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UK Cybersecurity Workforce Grows 194% in Four Years

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The number of cybersecurity professionals in the UK has surged by 194% from December 2021 to June 2025, reaching 83,700 professionals. This growth makes cybersecurity the fifth fastest-growing occupation in the country, with a significant increase compared to other IT roles. Despite this growth, the industry still faces challenges, including a shortage of professionals and a gender imbalance, with only 21% of the cyber workforce being women as of June 2025.

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  1. 29.01.2026 11:45 1 articles · 23h ago

    UK Cybersecurity Workforce Grows 194% in Four Years

    Between December 2021 and June 2025, the number of cybersecurity professionals in the UK increased from 28,500 to 83,700. This growth makes cybersecurity the fifth fastest-growing occupation in the country. Despite this growth, the industry still faces challenges, including a shortage of professionals and a gender imbalance, with only 21% of the cyber workforce being women as of June 2025.

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  • The number of cybersecurity professionals in the UK increased from 28,500 in December 2021 to 83,700 in June 2025, a 194% growth.

    First reported: 29.01.2026 11:45
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  • Cybersecurity is now the fifth fastest-growing occupation in the UK, with the top four occupations having significantly smaller workforces.

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  • The average growth rate for IT roles (excluding cybersecurity) was 9.6% over the survey period, compared to 194% for cybersecurity.

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  • As of 2025, there is one cybersecurity professional for every 68 businesses in the UK.

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  • Only 21% of the cyber workforce in the UK were women as of June 2025, down from 24% in 2021.

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