Cyber Security

Cyber Security

Ensures that a company’s networks, systems, and data are secure from break-in and theft. Research, plan, implement, and upgrade security measures to ensure the protection of the computers and data. This may include training of employees on cybersecurity procedures like good password protocols and responding to security breaches – often working with local and federal law enforcement agencies if an attack occurs.

Job Examples:

• Information Security Analyst
• Forensic Computer Analyst
• Cyber Security Senior Professional
• Chief Information Security Officer

Skills include:

• Into detection and monitoring
• Likes forensic work (think CSI)
• Likes to “outsmart” the bad guy and prevent cybercrime
• Likes learning about hacking

Salary:

Typically starts around $55,000 and that can increase up to $140,000

Demand:

With the growing number of attacks and impact to companies, the need for cyber security analysts is increasing faster than new cyber security analysts can be educated.