Mexico’s Demand for Cybersecurity Specialists Surged 35% in 2024

The Mexican Association of Human Capital Companies (AMECH) reports a 35% growth in the demand for cybersecurity and technology specialists in Mexico during 2024. The association estimates that by 2025, 50% of medium and large companies will integrate specialized roles in these areas within their organizational structure.

"The advancement of technology and digitization has opened up new possibilities for Mexican companies. However, these opportunities also bring with them an increase in cyberrisks that put the integrity of business operations and personal data at stake," says Francisco Martinez Domene, President, AMECH.

The acceleration of digital transformation in companies has increased the need for cybersecurity and advanced technology specialists. The Organization of American States (OAS) identified Mexico as one of the countries with the highest incidence of cyberattacks in Latin America, with over 80 billion attempts recorded in 2023. During the first half of 2024, the country recorded about 31 billion, adds the OAS. Faced with this scenario, companies are seeking to strengthen their technological infrastructure by incorporating trained talent.

According to AMECH, the most demanded profiles in the sector include cybersecurity specialists, software development engineers, data analysts, and network and systems administrators.

Despite the increase in demand, companies face difficulties in finding specialized talent. According to Fortinet, seven out of 10 companies in Mexico have problems filling vacancies in these areas.

"The gap between the skills that workers have and the skills that companies need has increased. The requirements of the labor market and the skills that individuals develop do not go at the same speed," says Monica Flores, President, ManpowerGroup Latin America, to El Economista.

To address this deficit, AMECH stresses the importance of promoting training programs and professionalization strategies to close the talent gap. According to Statista, by 2025 at least 50% of medium and large companies in Mexico will integrate specialized roles in cybersecurity and advanced technology as a fundamental part of their operational structure. The Mexican cybersecurity market is expected to generate revenues of US$3.31 billion by the end of this year.

"We are at a crucial point where companies must adapt quickly to the demands of the digital market. This implies not only implementing technological solutions, but also having the right human talent to manage them," Martínez tells Sociedad Noticias.