Barracuda survey finds AI-linked cuts at junior and senior security levels
Original title: AI is taking cybersecurity jobs at junior and experienced levels alike
56% of respondents reported AI-linked workforce reductions, split evenly between entry-level and higher-level roles.
Barracuda’s Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report says organizations are cutting cybersecurity roles as they adopt AI, even while reporting expertise shortages. Almost all respondents cited skills gaps, most often in AI-related risks, then identity and phishing threats. 69% use incident response that combines automation with human investigation and final decisions. The report warns that dropping entry-level work could shrink pathways for future investigators.
- 56% reported professional reductions linked to AI adoption.
- Cuts were evenly divided between entry-level and higher-level roles.
- Half said teams must support expanding digital operations without more resources.
- 69% combine AI or automation with human investigation and decisions.
- Organizations
- Barracuda
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Organizations are cutting cybersecurity roles as they adopt AI, even while reporting shortages of the expertise needed to manage threats, according to Barracuda’s Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report. 56% have experienced professional workforce reductions linked to AI, evenly divided between entry-level and higher-level roles.
By Anamarija Pogorelec · helpnetsecurity.com
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