Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a challenge and an opportunity on a local and global scale that impacts every sector of the economy. Cyberattacks are getting more frequent, complex, and costly, which is driving demand for more service providers, technology experts, and workers.
NYC is uniquely positioned to meet this demand—drawing on the city’s strong cybersecurity customer base, large and growing workforce, leading academic institutions, and booming startup ecosystem.
Cyber Opportunity
By The Numbers
~100
Colleges and universities in NYC
By The Numbers
9K+
Startups in NYC
By The Numbers
$388M
2018 venture capital funding for NYC-based cybersecurity companies
By The Numbers
45
Fortune 500 companies headquartered in NYC
By The Numbers
326K
Employees in New York City’s tech ecosystem
By The Numbers
$132K
Median income for information security analysts in New York City
By The Numbers
~100
Colleges and universities in NYC
NYC Investment
The City has launched Cyber NYC, a $100 million public-private investment to make NYC a global leader in cyber innovation and to create 10,000 jobs. The initiative will help advance the city’s robust and collaborative cybersecurity community, develop local talent and improve access to cyber jobs, and spur innovation in cybersecurity technologies.
Cyber NYC
Catalyzing Innovation. Creating Jobs.
Initiative Goals
- Develop the cyber workforce of the future
- Catalyze the next billion-dollar company
- Establish NYC as an international landing pad
Learn more about the cybersecurity industry in NYC.
