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INTRODUCTION

We all have heard in different contexts the importance of enhancing cybersecurity and threats facing in the cyber world. A cybersecurity specialist plays a major role in securing and protecting a company’s sensitive data and clients’.

You have to thoroughly understand the job responsibilities, possible threats, your work environment, and everything before deciding to choose a career in cybersecurity. But as challenging and adventurous as it is, it’s also a job where you will be highly rewarded. With the combined knowledge and understanding of technical aspects and some specific skills, you can have a satisfying career in the field of cybersecurity.

SKILLS REQUIRED

You must have a desire to learn new things, whether technical or personal, and along with all the skills that a person working in the security field should have, like communication skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. A cybersecurity specialist must have mastery over ethical hacking, a technical aptitude, knowledge of fundamental computer forensic skills, a thorough understanding of various security platforms, and so on.

ELIGIBILITY AND COURSES

A bachelor’s degree in the field of cybersecurity is the basic requirement you need in order to build a career as a cybersecurity specialist. You can pursue B.Tech/M.Tech in computer science with cybersecurity and forensics. Your employment opportunities will increase if you complete certifications in ethical hacking, security managing, security essentials, or related fields.

Some of the courses that will be helpful to build a career in cybersecurity are mentioned below:-

  • CEH- Certified Ethical Hacking
  • CISSP- Certified Information System Security Professional
  • CISA- Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • CISM- Certified Information Security Manager
  • CCSP- Certified Cloud Security Professional

SALARY

In India, a cybersecurity specialist in his/her early stage of career can earn up to 6 LPA, increasing gradually.
A cybersecurity specialist who is working in an international company can earn 8.5 lakhs of Indian rupees annually.

SCOPE

For the last five years, cybersecurity specialists have been earning more than other IT professionals in the field, and it is expected to grow higher.

OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB PROFILES

A person who is interested and skilled to choose a career path in cybersecurity has a wide variety of options. Some of the best paying jobs in the field are listed below:-

  • Chief information security officer
  • Forensic computer analyst
  • Security software developer
  • IT security engineer
  • Security systems administrator
  • Security architect
  • Technical consultant
  • Information security consultant

TOP INSTITUTES

Some of the best institutes across the world that offers great courses and programs in cybersecurity are mentioned here:-

  • Auburn University, Alabama
  • North-eastern University Boston- Massachusetts
  • Purdue University- US
  • Georgia Institute of Technology- US
  • University of Winnipeg- Canada

TOP COUNTRIES AND COMPANIES

Cybersecurity is something that any organization across the world needs right now as every data is recorded, analyzed, and preserved through the help of digital means. Some of the major countries that pay a cybersecurity specialist well are Germany, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, UK, etc.

Some of the top companies that hire cybersecurity specialists are:-

  • Cisco
  • Federal reserve bank
  • Apple
  • Intel
  • Lockheed martin
  • Capital one
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