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Security Hiring Strain Could Boost MSP Demand<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-05-01 09:02:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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A new IANS Research and Artico Search report shows cybersecurity employers are facing a retention problem that could create both hiring challenges and business opportunities for MSPs.<\/p>\n

Only 34% of cybersecurity professionals surveyed said they plan to stay with their current employer over the next year, while the rest are either undecided or actively considering a move.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For MSPs, that churn raises the stakes on talent strategy, hybrid-work flexibility, and partner-to-partner collaboration as customers continue looking for security support amid constrained budgets.<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity workers weigh job changes<\/h2>\n

Only 34% of cybersecurity professionals intend to remain with their current employer over the next year, while the rest are either undecided or actively hunting for a change.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Among senior security leaders, the number actively considering a change climbs to 46%.<\/p>\n

This restlessness persists despite substantial paychecks: security analysts earn a median of $113K, and security architects reach $188K. The research suggests that actual salary levels matter less than how employees feel about their career growth and work-life balance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Companies that treat security as a \u201ccore organizational value\u201d see a massive jump in career satisfaction, rising to 73% compared to just 19% at firms with weak organizational backing.<\/p>\n

Flat budgets complicate security hiring<\/h2>\n

While broader tech headlines often focus on layoffs and hiring freezes, the cybersecurity sector faces a distinct budgetary constraint. Many organizations are under pressure to do more with flat staffing budgets, leading to increased workloads that threaten morale and the quality of security defenses.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This shift is changing what employers look for in top talent. Matt Comyns, Artico\u2019s co-founder and…<\/p>\n

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