Job outlooks for Cybersecurity specialists

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cybersecurity analyst (21220)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
    • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 38%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 8%
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 5%
    • 84% of cybersecurity specialists work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of cybersecurity specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 86% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 14% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Cybersecurity specialists are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
    • Increasing reliance on technology (including remote work) has led to more attempted network breaches on behalf of cyber criminals, leading to work for cybersecurity specialists in this area. Cloud and artificial intelligence security are also broadening the scope of work. 
    • It is important for cybersecurity specialists to maintain up-to-date knowledge on emerging systems, technologies and regulations. Knowledge and experience with network administration may be required.
    • Experience and up-to-date skills in a programming language such as Python may enhance job prospects.
    • Industry recognized certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate maybe be required. 
    • Increased application of technology, including the automation of routine tasks, may change the role of cybersecurity specialists going forward.  

    Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
    • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 50%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 9%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 77% of cybersecurity specialists work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 39%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

  • QuebecGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in Quebec:

    • Approximately 7,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 33%
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 18%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 9%
    • 83% of cybersecurity specialists work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 7% of cybersecurity specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 83% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 17% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 64%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 24%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 51%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%

    • Lanaudière Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 26%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%

    • Laurentides Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 17%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Laval Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 2,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montréal Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 2,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 21%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

    • Outaouais Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 71%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Various industries, but the leading share employed in computer systems design services
    • Finance and insurance, mainly banks
    • Public administration, largely federal government departments

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • The extensive use of advanced digital tools across all industries
    • Prevalence, growing concern, and rising costs of cybersecurity breaches
    • Investments to strengthen the cybersecurity systems in business operations will also create job opportunities for these Specialists
    • However, the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • In addition to other formal education, employers tend to seek candidates with specialized experience, notably in cybersecurity and auditing, and using programming languages such as Python
    • Professional certifications, particularly Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are also common in job postings

    What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

    • In general, Bridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.

    Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in Ontario:

    • Approximately 13,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 32%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 16%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 7%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 5%
    • 81% of cybersecurity specialists work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of cybersecurity specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 34%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 36%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the London region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 22%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 3,770 people work in this occupation.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 7,170 people work in this occupation.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 27%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 13%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Demand for this occupation is driven by increasing evolving technology and the high cost of cyber-attacks and data breaches to businesses, organizations and government.
    • Key trends include decentralized IT environments to contain threats, cloud security, supply chain vendor security, and zero-trust architecture that requires constant verification.
    • Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region.

    Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 23%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 18%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 8%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 8%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 79% of cybersecurity specialists work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 9% of cybersecurity specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 89% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 11% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 31%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 31%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 8%
      • Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 8%
    • 73% of cybersecurity specialists work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 10% of cybersecurity specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in Alberta:

    • Approximately 2,750 people work in this occupation.
    • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 37%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 7%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 5%
    • 79% of cybersecurity specialists work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 9% of cybersecurity specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 78% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 22% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 1,870 people work in this occupation.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Burnaby, in the Lower Mainland, is home to the Canadian headquarters of Fortinet and its global “FortiGuard Labs” R&D campus, one of the world's largest cybersecurity companies. 

    The federal commitment to defense spending will create additional demand for cybersecurity analysts, software developers, quantum computing specialists as well as AI and surveillance tech engineers. 

    Banking, insurance and property services are undergoing increased technological innovation and rapid digitalization that is expected to increase the need for skilled workers in data analysis, cybersecurity and digital client services.

    Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 2,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 36%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 8%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6%
    • 84% of cybersecurity specialists work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 10% of cybersecurity specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 2,090 people work in this occupation.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about cybersecurity specialists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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