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Demand for cyber security roles is set to boom over the next year, following several high-profile cyberattacks, research from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has found.

Surveying specialist IT recruitment agencies, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation discovered that many thought demand for cyber security staff would rocket next year.

81% predict a “significant” increase in cyber security hires next year.

Kevin Green, Chief Executive of the REC, said that employers are looking for people with very specific skillsets, creating a problem for recruiters tasked with finding this talent.