Cybersecurity Supply Hasn’t Caught Up with Demand – A Decade of IT Trends, Part IV

Unlike cloud computing, the concept of cybersecurity didn’t burst onto the IT scene in the past 10 years. Securing data has always been of the utmost importance. From our inaugural survey to this year’s 10th annual IT Skills and Salary Report, cybersecurity has remained one of the principal IT focal points. Since 2011, security has ranked either first or second in terms of top tech interest by our survey respondents. While cybersecurity has always been a priority, managing it has changed drastically in the last decade. IT security professionals have different responsibilities than they did in 2008.

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Cloud Computing: Zero to Hero in Under 10 Years – A Decade of IT Trends, Part III

The shift to cloud platforms has been swift and impactful. The rapid rise and adoption by IT departments has been well documented in our annual IT Skills and Salary Report. In our 2017 report, cloud computing has the highest salary by functional area has emerged as a top tech interest area worldwide.

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IT Salaries Outpace Other U.S. Industries – A Decade of IT Trends, Part II

As more professionals have trained over the last decade, IT salaries have risen in unison. The industry bounced back from the most recent recession and continues to show signs of long-term staying power. But changes are needed to ensure positive trends continue.

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