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Job Profiles in Cyber Security

Here are the top job profiles in the Cybersecurity space.

Cybersecurity Analyst: This role is responsible for monitoring an organization's security infrastructure, detecting and responding to security threats, and implementing security measures to protect against cyberattacks.

Penetration Tester: Also called an Ethical Hacker. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses and helping to improve security.

Security Engineer: This Job role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining an organization's security infrastructure, including firewalls, encryption systems, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Security Consultant: This job role is responsible for improving cybersecurity posture, conducting risk assessments, and providing recommendations for security enhancements.

Security Architect: This job role is responsible for ensuring all systems and processes are secured by Developing and implementing the overall security strategy and architecture.

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst: Works in a SOC to monitor security alerts, investigate security incidents, and coordinate responses to threats in real-time.

Security Auditor: Auditing security policies and practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Cryptographer: Focuses on using the best encryption techniques and cryptographic protocols to protect data confidentiality and integrity.

Security Researcher: Explores emerging threats and vulnerabilities and providing the best possible solutions to tackle them.

Forensic Analyst: Investigates cybercrimes by analyzing digital evidence, such as logs, network traffic, and malware, to trace the source of an attack.

Security Trainer: This role is one of the most demanding in Cyber security field. Their role is to Educate individuals or organizations on cybersecurity best practices and help them develop the skills needed to protect against cyber threats.

Security Manager/Director: Oversees the overall cybersecurity program within an organization, including strategy, budgeting, and coordination of security efforts.

The list is not limited. As we all know, Cybersecurity is a dynamic field and growing day by day that is the main reason the demand for expert cybersecurity will also be in high demand in the future.

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