Core Insights - The report indicates a global cybersecurity talent gap reaching 4.8 million by 2025, representing a 19% year-on-year increase [1][5]. Group 1: Talent Demand and Supply - Cybersecurity operations roles continue to dominate, accounting for 26.8% of positions, with companies favoring candidates with 3-5 years of experience and practical skills [2]. - 28.2% of job postings require candidates to have 3-5 years of experience, while practical experience and skills are prioritized at 76.2% and 72.2%, respectively [2]. - A total of 792 universities in China offer cybersecurity programs, which is 27.1% of all higher education institutions [9]. Group 2: Educational Initiatives - By 2025, 65.9% of universities will introduce AI security courses, a 15 percentage point increase from 2024 [2]. - 91.3% of institutions have established training labs, but only 52.4% offer sufficient internship and practical training projects [2]. - Experts recommend integrating large model security into mandatory courses and establishing a national strategy for "AI + security" talent [4]. Group 3: Talent Development Challenges - The talent shortage is evident at multiple levels, including high, medium, and low-skilled positions, indicating a general supply-demand imbalance [8]. - The nature of cybersecurity, being adversarial, leads to a lack of practical training in educational programs [10]. - The rapid evolution of internet technology necessitates ongoing attention to talent development, as highlighted in recent national policies [12]. Group 4: Collaborative Training Approaches - An ecological training model is essential, involving collaboration among government, educational institutions, enterprises, and society to create a comprehensive talent ecosystem [14].

Group 1: AI and Cybersecurity Talent Development - The global cybersecurity talent gap is projected to reach 4.8 million by 2025, representing a 19% year-on-year increase [2] - Cybersecurity operations roles continue to dominate, accounting for 26.8% of positions for three consecutive years; candidates with 3-5 years of experience are most sought after, making up 28.2% of demand [2] - 792 universities in China offer cybersecurity programs, with 65.9% introducing AI security courses by 2025, a 15 percentage point increase from the previous year [2][7] Group 2: AI-Driven Cybersecurity Roles - The report introduces a new job map for AI-driven cybersecurity roles, including positions such as intelligent architecture designer and AI risk consultant [2] - 97% of cybersecurity professionals have received training related to AI security [2] Group 3: Educational and Institutional Recommendations - The report recommends integrating "AI + security" talent into national security strategies and establishing cross-regional training clouds [2] - Educational institutions are encouraged to include large model security in core curricula, while companies should provide real attack-defense logs for collaborative labs [2] Group 4: Supply Chain and AI Integration - The application of AI in supply chains is expanding, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing resilience [10] - AI application penetration in China's logistics supply chain exceeds 37%, with transportation applications reaching 78% [12] - Companies using intelligent procurement supply chains can improve procurement efficiency by over 30% and reduce procurement cycles by more than 50% [12] Group 5: Sustainability and AI in Supply Chains - AI can facilitate full-chain carbon footprint visualization and optimization, promoting sustainable supply chain development [14] - AI is transitioning from single-point applications to collaborative applications across entire supply chains, enhancing resilience and security [16]

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]