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6 cybersecurity job roles that are demanded the most
6 cybersecurity job roles that are demanded the most
A career in cybersecurity is highly lucrative now. Here are 6 cybersecurity job roles that are demanded the most.
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UPDATED: May 14, 2021 15:22 IST
A career in cybersecurity is highly lucrative now. Here are 6 cybersecurity job roles that are demanded the most.
Cyber safety or cybersecurity also known as online or internet safety, is all about the responsible and secure use of internet and communication technologies, which are indispensable today.
The term includes 1) being aware of the risks to one’s private data or organisational data as one surfs the Internet 2) using the most appropriate and latest version of software to guard against a potential cyber attack and 3) taking the necessary steps to minimise the damage after such an attack.
“The reality facing organizations today is that there are simply not enough skilled cybersecurity professionals to adequately defend their critical assets,” the study read. “Consequently, more organizations need to shift their mindset when it comes to recruiting for cybersecurity roles.” To that end, the report sets out a 10-point plan for smarter cybersecurity team building, outlining the key factors businesses should consider.
Meanwhile, the Northern Ireland Department for Economy has announced a new project in partnership with cyber skills training provider Immersive Labs providing free access to an enterprise-grade cyber skills development platform for 16- to 25-year-olds who might not otherwise have been able to afford specialist training or education. The aim is to inject necessary skills into previously under-represented groups to prepare them for job opportunities in cybersecurity and help organizations in Northern Ireland hire more effectively.
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2021 Cybersecurity Career Pursuers Study details actionable steps for the staffing up of balanced and diverse cybersecurity teams, based on insight from more than 2000 individuals working in and pursuing a career in cyber across the US and Canada.
“The reality facing organizations today is that there are simply not enough skilled cybersecurity professionals to adequately defend their critical assets,” the study read. “Consequently, more organizations need to shift their mindset when it comes to recruiting for cybersecurity roles.” To that end, the report sets out a 10-point plan for smarter cybersecurity team building, outlining the key factors businesses should consider.
Cloud security tops among list of skills needed to pursue cyber career
A woman speaking on a mobile phone walks past a cloud computing presentation ahead of the CeBIT technology trade fair in 2012. Current and aspiring cybersecurity professionals named cloud security among the top most important skills to possess if youâre looking to join the cyber workforce today. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Current and aspiring cybersecurity professionals named cloud security, data analysis and coding/programming as the top three most important skills to possess if youâre looking to join the cyber workforce today.
Those findings came from a new survey-based research report from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or (ISC)². For its âCybersecurity Career Pursuers Study,â the non-profit organization polled 1,024 cybersecurity pros across the U.S. and Canada, along with 1,010 cybersecurity jobseekers looking to land their first posi