What jobs are in cyber security?

Cyber Security Specialist Jobs

• Security Analyst.
• Security Engineer.
• Security Architect.
• Security Administrator.
• Security Software Developer.
• Cryptographer.
• Cryptanalyst.
• Security Consultant.

Any computer connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Cyber security, or IT security, is the technique used to protect computers and networks from criminal intrusion. Specialists in cyber security are among the most sought-after professionals in the tech sector as businesses and governments seek to fight off an increasingly daring and ruthless cohort of global cyber criminals and hackers. Skilled and dedicated security specialists work in this field that demands a mix of artistry and technical expertise. They need to be constantly one step ahead of the hackers and organised criminals behind a new crime wave.

There is increased potential for career progression, especially in larger organisations and financial service providers. There is also scope for experienced security professionals to go into business for themselves as consultants. You can find out more about cyber security as an area of work, from an industry expert, here.

Typical duties include:

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seeking to build in security during the development stages of software systems, networks and data centres

looking for vulnerabilities and risks in hardware and software

finding the best way to secure the IT infrastructure of an organisation

building firewalls into network infrastructures

constantly monitoring for attacks and intrusions

when the cyber security specialist finds a potential threat or attempted breach, closing off the security vulnerability

identifying the perpetrator and liaising with the police if necessary

Typical employers of cyber security specialists

Network providers

The government

Banks

Schools and universities

Airlines

Any large organisation with a database

Security consultancy firms

Jobs are advertised online, by careers services and by recruitment agencies.

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