Market intelligence

We’re proud to share that Trident Search has been named Best Cybersecurity Talent Partner 2025 at the SME Business Elite Awards!

Cyber threats facing CNI are no longer just technical - they’re deeply human. While high-profile attacks have finally pushed cyber security onto the boardroom agenda, they’ve also highlighted a troubling reality: attackers are adapting faster than many organisations.

The Trident team are back from an intense week at Black Hat 2025 - where 40,000 cyber professionals took over Mandalay Bay for training, networking and more conversations about AI than you can count.

You don’t know what you don’t know. It’s a phrase we’ve heard countless times in cyber security – the whole rationale for testing and training that has become the cornerstone of the industry. But in an era of increasingly complex threats, this saying demands a little more nuance.

Our 2025 Market Guide: whether you’re a founder, hiring manager, investor, or candidate, this is your go-to resource for staying competitive in a crowded market.

Our 2025 Market Guide offers a deep dive into salary benchmarks, hiring trends, VC investment and leadership priorities across the US cyber vendor landscape.