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Cybersec is a thankless job: expanding workload and shrinking pay packet

ID: 1237f0be-9a02-58a2-bf2b-56bebe2a9e97

STIX ID: report--1237f0be-9a02-58a2-bf2b-56bebe2a9e97

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Date Published: 2026-04-27

Date Updated: 2026-04-27

Author: Connor Jones

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The article reports that cybersecurity professionals saw significant pay stagnation in 2025 (especially in the UK), contributing to burnout and attrition; it argues that boardroom complacency and evolving threats (including AI expanding the attack surface) mean organisations must treat cyber talent as a strategic capability to reduce risk.

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