The Indicator from Planet Money · Monday, September 7, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects significant growth for Information Security Analysts, citing the increasing frequency of cyber attacks. This positive outlook benefits students pursuing careers in cybersecurity, as noted by Waylen Wong.
“So for our listener Asa's job, Information Security Analyst, that's expected to grow. The BLS writes, cyber attacks have grown in frequency and these analysts will be needed.”
“Bad for the world, but good for Asa's cybersecurity students.”
“Yes. The BLS is bullish on both scams and cybersecurity students.”