I'd tell them to forget about current trends and look at long term trends based on a reliable source of data: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

"Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers"

Job Outlook, 2021-31 25% (Much faster than average)

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/...

"Information Security Analysts"

Job Outlook, 2021-31 35% (Much faster than average)

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/...