Cybersecurity Careers: Advice for Grads Navigating an AI-Driven Job Market

Cybersecurity job market looking tight for 2026 graduates? Despite high-profile tech layoffs, more than 500,000 open cyber positions remain across the U.S. — and experts say grads who build AI fluency, hands-on skills and specialty knowledge can still break in. Here's what industry leaders advise for standing out in an AI-driven hiring landscape.