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Thinking about a career in cyber security or ethical hacking

A career in cyber security or ethical hacking<br>A Career in cyber security or ethical hacking(career in ethical hacking) is at boom among the youngsters as cyber security professionals are getting hired by many companies & industry to protect their data from breaches & attacks. No matter how big is the company the demand for cyber security professionals is in huge demand. New job opportunities in this sector are growing three times faster than overall IT jobs. Before diving into this field, you must be aware of what a typical cyber security career path involves.

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Thinking about a career in cyber security or ethical hacking

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  1. Thinking About A Career In Cyber Security or Ethical Hacking?

  2. A career in cyber security or ethical hacking How to build your career in cybersecurity (career in ethical hacking)career in cybersecurity? For a successful career in cybersecurity or ethical hacking, there is not a single & certain way. Some students enter directly from college while others transit from any other IT role. All cyber security careers start with the general IT experience, no matter where you start or what degree you have.

  3. Some of the entry-level IT jobs are:- 1. IT Technician 2. Security Administrator 3. Network Engineer 4. Web Administrator 5. Web Developer 6. Computer Software Engineer 7. System Administrator Likewise, you’ll need to enhance what skills you have gained with your training and cybersecurity course. Most administrative-level cyber security posts are highly specialized. Those who want to expertise in this field should also have specific certificates of this field.

  4. A career path as a Security Analyst The security architect career path is suitable for you if you’re really passionate about creating big-data strategies. Design building and implementing network and computer security are some of the major tasks of a security architect. They are also responsible for creating a complex security structure and ensuring that they are functioning properly. The security system is designed to combat malware, DDoS attacks and hacker intrusion. In India, 1.5 lakhs is the average salary for this position. But 3–4 years of relevant experience is necessarily required for this position.

  5. Follow this or a similar career path to becoming a security architect: ➢ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or experience in any related field with cybersecurity training& certification ***(cybersecurity degree).*** ➢ Start working in the IT field as a security administrator, network administrator or system administrator. ➢ Get promoted to a mid-level post as an analyst or security engineer. ➢ Now get into a security architect role.

  6. Best Recommended Training to be a Security Architect: The company will always ask for accredited security certifications on your resume because the security architect post is a senior-level position. Companies require professional cybersecurity training and certifications (cybersecurity degree) in this sector. Cybersecurity certification develops the essentials skills required for the architect role. For example — Network Security and architecture, vulnerability testing & risk management. Beginner a) Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) Intermediate a) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Advance a) EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) Expert a) Certified information system security professional (CISSP)

  7. A career path as a Security Consultant A security consultant is actually a cybersecurity expert. A cybersecurity consultant assesses cybersecurity risks, problems & solutions for different organizations and guides them in securing their physical data and customer privacy. This position is also referred to as a computer security consultant, network security consultant, database security consultant and security consultant. Security Consultant needs to be flexible as they are dealing with the huge range of vulnerabilities and security of diverse companies and industries. The salary of a security consultant is based on skills and experience but earns an average of 1.8 lakhs. Around 3–5 years of professional experience is expected.

  8. Follow this or get into this similar career path to become a security consultant ➢Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or experience in any related field. ➢Pursue an entry-level position in general IT or security. ➢Earn a mid-level post as an analyst, engineer or administrator. ➢Sharpening your cyber security skills with advanced training and certifications is the most crucial part. ➢Now you can get into a security consultant role.

  9. The job role of a security consultant 1. To determine the best way to protect data & information system, network, and computers from potential attacks. 2. Vulnerability tests & security assessments. 3. Testing security issues using standards analysis methods. 4. Providing guidance and technical supervision to a security team.

  10. Recommended Training For Security Consultant To climb your career ladder your resume should have these cybersecurity certifications. These training courses will help you in gaining the essentials skills that every security consultant needs from encryption technologies to and data breach prevention protocols. Beginner a) Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) Intermediate a) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) career in cyber security b) Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Advance a) EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) b) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) c) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Expert a) Certified information system security professional (CISSP)

  11. A career path as an Ethical Hacker/ Penetration Tester Ethical Hacker is also known as penetration tester who looks out for weaknesses & vulnerabilities in IT systems. Applications and networks using similar tactics are criminal hackers. A series of tools used by hackers to stimulate real-life cyber-attacks, identifying vulnerabilities and weak spots to secure them. The average salary of an ethical hacker is 90,000 INR (cybersecurity degree).

  12. Most of the ethical hackers follow this or similar career path: 1. Get a bachelor degree in computer science or any related field. Or gain equivalent job experience with industry certifications. 2. Earn a mid-level role as a network engineer or security administrator. 3. Get specialized in ethical hacking skills with expert-level training & certification. 4. Become an ethical hacker/ penetration tester role. 5. Now get a promotion to a senior penetration tester role.

  13. Recommended Training For Penetration Testers Cyber attacks are always evolving, so your knowledge should be, too. These training courses will teach you everything you need to know about modern ethical hacking practices, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocols. Beginner a) Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) Intermediate a) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) career in cyber security Advance a) EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) b) CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Expert a) Certified information system security professional (CISSP) b) Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT)

  14. Source ➢ https://icssindia.in/career-cyber-security/

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