The number of information security analysts in the U.S. has soared by 68 percent since 2011. Despite the pickup in the pace of the growth of IT security analysts, the supply of expertise isn’t meeting the demand. A 2015 study by Frost & Sullivan for (ISC)2 projects a shortfall in worldwide IT security specialist of 1.5 million by 2019. Computer occupations have seen a steady climb, with more than 5 million people working or seeking work in a variety of information technology jobs.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/growth-in-security-workforce-picks-up-a-9450