Technical profiles are no longer the only ones to find their place in cybersecurity. In the shade of the Pentest and Red Teaming, another discipline stands out as a strategic pillar: The RCMP – Governance, risk and conformity. Long perceived as an administrative branch, the RCMP is now one of the most accessible, the most sought after and the most directly linked to the economic performance of companies.
A reality on the market: more positions, less barrier at the entrance
According to the estimates mentioned by Gerald Auger, recognized expert in the field, For 10 positions open in cybersecurity, 5 concern the RCMP, 4 La Défense (Blue Team) and only 1 the Pentest or the Red Teaming. The disproportion is clear, but little known to candidates.
The RCMP is also One of the few cyber trades open to non -technical profiles : lawyers, communicators, project managers, ex-marketers.
The direct link between cybersecurity and turnover
The click comes from the field. With regulations like the Cmmc in the United States or standards ISO, NIST or CIS In Europe, more and more companies must demonstrate their compliance to access strategic markets. Without RCMP, no defense contract. No public market. No certification.
In fact, the RCMP has become the obligatory crossing point between technical teams and executive functions. He defines policies, pilot audits, assesses the risks, and above all, translates cyber requirements into business language. It is this ability to arbitrate between security, budget and operational objectives that makes it a now critical function.
“The business does not want to hear about vulnerabilities. He wants to know if he can continue to sell without risk. The role of the RCMP is to pose a frame that allows you to move forward, not to block.”
A gateway to the sector for retraining profiles
Unlike technical professions, the RCMP does not require heavy networks in a network or in code. The key skills are elsewhere: understanding of regulatory issues, organizational sense, communication ease.
The training is increasingly accessible. Some structures offer Structured course,, like the GRC MasterClass Analystor free resources via the reference frames NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53. The first typical mission: an audit of conformity – check if a rule is applied, document the differences, propose an action plan. Simple, but essential.
Soft Skills, Hard Impact
The rise of the RCMP is also that of “Soft Skills to Fort King”. In companies, the RCMP embodies a new generation of professionals capable of speaking to RSSI as well as DGs, transforming a regulatory framework into a concrete roadmap, and prioritizing risks according to economic realities.
In 2025, cybersecurity is no longer a technical silo. It becomes a piloting function, connected to performance. And in this system, the RCMP is not an extra job. It’s a strategic post.
Here is a Clear and synthetic comparison table To insert at the end of the article to help visualize the differences between the main branches of cybersecurity:
Comparison of cybersecurity courses
| Criteria | GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) | Blue team (dry ops) | Red Team (Pentest, Offensive) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📈 Number of positions | Very high | Pupil | Weak |
| 🎓 Technical level required | Low to moderate | Moderate to high | Very high |
| 👥 Business interaction | Daily | Occasional | Rare |
| 💡 Key skills | Communication, organization, audit | Reactivity, rigor, tools | Exploitation, script, method |
| 🧠 Learning curve | Gradual | Demanding | Abrupt |
| 🕓 Working conditions | Classic timetables | Monitoring, Stress Stress | Tight deadlines, occasional missions |
| 💶 Remuneration (start) | Average to good (40–60K €/year) | Average (35–55K €/year) | Variable, often in service |
| 🚪 Accessibility | Very good (reconversion possible) | Good (IT profiles) | Weak (technical experts) |
