Approximately 69,600 full-time equivalent employees work in cyber security roles across the identified UK cyber security firms, an increase of about 2,300 jobs (3%) in the last 12 months.
Approximately 69,600 full-time equivalent employees work in cyber security roles across the identified UK cyber security firms, an increase of about 2,300 jobs (3%) in the last 12 months. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in May 2026. It covers topics including Cybersecurity, Employment, Labor Market, UK. The original data appears in Cyber security sectoral analysis 2026 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Approximately 69,600 full-time equivalent employees work in cyber security roles across the identified UK cyber security firms, an increase of about 2,300 jobs (3%) in the last 12 months. This data was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and covers Cybersecurity, Employment, Labor Market, UK.
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This statistic comes from Cyber security sectoral analysis 2026 , published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-sectoral-analysis-2026/cyber-security-sectoral-analysis-2026.
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