Core Insights - The "AI Era Cybersecurity Talent Development Report (2025)" highlights a significant global cybersecurity talent gap projected to reach 4.8 million by 2025, a 19% increase year-on-year [1][2] - In the United States, there is a demand for 514,000 online cybersecurity positions, with a fill rate of less than two-thirds [1] - In China, the number of certified cybersecurity professionals is expected to be around 320,000 by the end of 2024 [1] Supply Side Analysis - A total of 792 universities in China offer cybersecurity programs, representing 27.1% of all higher education institutions [1] - 65.9% of these institutions will introduce AI security courses by 2025, an increase of 15 percentage points from the previous year [1] - 91.3% of universities have established training labs, but only 52.4% offer sufficient internship and practical training projects [1] - Student satisfaction regarding the practical experience of faculty and the relevance of textbooks has declined slightly for three consecutive years [1] - Competitions are becoming a significant part of education, with 61.2% of students participating in CTF (Capture The Flag) or offensive and defensive drills, and 43.6% participating primarily to enhance practical skills [1] New Job Roles and Training Needs - The report introduces an "AI-Driven Cybersecurity Job Map," which includes seven new roles such as AI Architect, Data Synthesis Expert, Model Security Red Team, and AI Risk Consultant [2] - 97% of cybersecurity professionals have received AI security-related training, but 51% express dissatisfaction with the training content [2] - The most desired training topics among 55.8% of respondents include addressing new threats like model poisoning and deep forgery [2]