The Definitive Guide to Becoming a Cybersecurity Consultant
What is a Cybersecurity Consultant? A cybersecurity consultant (also known as an information security analyst or information security consultant) is a cyber professional who examines their organization’s security infrastructure and makes recommendations for improvement. Cybersecurity consultants test the existing infrastructure for weaknesses and report those weakness to their employer. Frequently they will be asked to […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Definitive Guide to Becoming a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
This article is about the career role of Chief Information Security Officer, or CISO. To see other career path resources, check out our career path sections here. What is a Chief Information Security Officer? A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is basically the head of an organization’s security team. You are the manager responsible for […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Definitive Guide to Becoming an Incident Responder
What is an Incident Responder? An incident responder (also known as an intrusion analyst or CSIRT engineer) is the first person an organization turns to in a cybersecurity incident. Incident responders are the front liners who assess the impact of a security breach and determine how to minimize or contain the damage. According to the […]
CONTINUE READING5 Big Reasons NOT to Work in Cybersecurity
This article is about reasons why cybersecurity may not be a good fit for you, as well as some of the downsides to working in cybersecurity. If you’d like to learn more about whether cybersecurity is for you, you can check out our article here, which includes a quiz you can take to help determine […]
CONTINUE READINGDigital Forensics and Forensic Analysts: Salary, Careers, Advice
Many people that are interested in getting into cyber security are unaware of the potential jobs that the related field of digital forensics can offer, and because of this, digital forensics often goes under the radar for people who are interested in a cyber security career. Since many people do not know what digital forensics […]
CONTINUE READINGHow to Become a Penetration Tester [WITH INTERVIEWS]
This article is about the Penetration Tester career path and how to become a penetration tester. If you’re looking for information on the best resources to learn penetration testing, go to our penetration testing resources article here. If instead you need more information about penetration testing certifications, you can see our comparison reviews on PenTest+ […]
CONTINUE READINGHow to Become a Computer Network Specialist (With Interviews)
What is a Computer Network Specialist? A computer network specialist (occasionally called a computer network support specialist) is responsible for maintaining the networking infrastructure and security of an organization. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that computer network specialists “maintain the integrity and security of a company’s network and the systems connected to it.” […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Definitive Guide to Becoming a Cyber Security Analyst
What is a Cyber Security Analyst? A cyber security analyst (sometimes called a security analyst or information security analyst) is responsible for the security of an organization’s computer systems and information technology assets. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that cyber security analysts “plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer […]
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