"Nearly 70% of remote employees work in tech, according to Statista. But as recent layoffs show, even well-paying corporate and remote jobs are no longer guaranteed. Amazon is cutting about 14,000 corporate roles, marking one of the largest workforce reductions of 2025. Microsoft has also eliminated more than 15,000 positions since May. Even so, remote and hybrid work remain popular, with flexible job postings continuing to rise."
"When budgets tighten, companies don't cut security. They strengthen it. As businesses shift more operations online during economic downturns, cyber threats multiply. Ransomware attacks, phishing schemes and data breaches increase when companies are most vulnerable, making cybersecurity analysts essential regardless of economic conditions. These high-paying jobs remain in demand because digital threats don't respect office boundaries. Cybersecurity professionals protect company networks, monitor for breaches and respond to security incidents from anywhere with an internet connection."
Nearly 70% of remote employees work in tech. Recent large-scale layoffs at major companies include Amazon cutting about 14,000 corporate roles and Microsoft eliminating more than 15,000 positions since May. Remote and hybrid work continue to be popular, with flexible job postings rising. Fully remote workers face a 35% higher layoff risk than hybrid or on-site peers, based on an analysis of two million white-collar workers by Live Data Technologies. As companies adopt AI and streamline operations, demand shifts toward roles that protect digital infrastructure. Cybersecurity analysts are described as essential layoff-proof positions because companies prioritize security during budget cuts.
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