Nearly half of cybersecurity workers want to quit as pressure and AI threats rise

A new global survey shows that cybersecurity professionals are among the most dissatisfied workers in tech, with nearly half planning to change jobs within a year. Despite rising threats — including AI‑driven attack models like Anthropic’s Mythos — security teams report the lowest compensation growth and feel undervalued by leadership who often mistake “no breach” for “no risk.” The pressure is intensifying as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery faster than organizations can adapt. Still, many cyber specialists see AI as an opportunity rather than a threat, and experts say the most successful professionals will be those who pair technical depth with strong communication and strategic skills.

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