Career Roadmap

Career Scope After Cyber Security

1. Cyber Security Analyst
Role: Monitor and protect networks, systems, and data from cyber threats.
Skills Required: Networking fundamentals, SIEM tools, Intrusion detection systems, Firewalls, Incident response
Job Demand: High demand across all industries due to increasing cyber threats.
2. Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester
Role: Simulate cyberattacks to find and fix security vulnerabilities.
Skills Required: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Python, Burp Suite, network protocols
Job Demand: Critical for proactive security; in demand in both public and private sectors.
3. Security Consultant
Role: Advise organizations on best security practices, compliance, and architecture.
Skills Required: Risk assessment, Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST), Cloud security, Compliance standards
Job Demand: Valued in sectors handling sensitive data like finance, healthcare, and government.
4. SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center)
Role: Continuously monitor and analyze security systems and respond to incidents.
Skills Required: SIEM tools, Log analysis, Threat intelligence, Security monitoring
Job Demand: Highly demanded by companies with 24/7 monitoring needs.
5. Network Security Engineer
Role: Design and maintain secure network systems and infrastructure.
Skills Required: Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Cisco/Juniper, network protocols
Job Demand: In-demand for securing corporate network environments.
6. Cloud Security Engineer
Role: Secure cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Skills Required: Cloud platforms, IAM (Identity and Access Management), Encryption, Cloud compliance
Job Demand: High demand due to rapid cloud adoption by businesses.
7. Malware Analyst
Role: Analyze malicious software to understand behavior and create defenses.
Skills Required: Reverse engineering, Assembly language, Sandboxing tools, Static/dynamic analysis
Job Demand: Important in cyber defense and threat research sectors.
8. Cyber Forensics Expert
Role: Investigate cybercrimes by collecting and analyzing digital evidence.
Skills Required: Forensic tools (FTK, EnCase), Chain of custody, Disk imaging, Log analysis
Job Demand: Critical in law enforcement, legal cases, and post-breach investigations.