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CISSP

Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.

How this data works

Active listings

36

30-day trend

+5.9%

% of listings

4%

Quick answer

As of September 2026, CISSP appears in 36 active security job listings (4% of tracked security postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with CISSP

% of CISSP listings that also require each skill

AWS1.82%
SOC 21.72%
Incident Response1.62%
Python1.41%
Azure1.21%
Stakeholder Mgmt1.11%
GCP1.01%
AI Agents0.91%

Top roles hiring CISSP

Active listings by role title in security

Security Engineer732
SOC Analyst89
Security Architect64
Cloud Security Engineer42
GRC Analyst19
Detection Engineer16
Penetration Tester15
AppSec Engineer13

Is CISSP in demand in 2026?

CISSP appears in 36 active job listings in the security category — representing 4% of all tracked security postings. Over the past 30 days demand has grown 5.9%.

CISSP most commonly appears alongside AWS, SOC 2, Incident Response in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

CISSP demand FAQ

Is CISSP in demand in 2026?

CISSP appears in 36 active security job listings, about 4% of tracked security postings. Demand has grown 5.9% over the past 30 days.

What roles require CISSP?

CISSP is most in demand for Security Engineer roles, followed by SOC Analyst and Security Architect, based on active security listings.

What skills pair with CISSP?

CISSP most commonly appears alongside AWS, SOC 2 and Incident Response in job requirements.

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Further reading

Based on active job listings in the security category · Updated weekly