COVID has redefined the way we live, radically changing the way we work, learn and socialize. And as we get used to living in a virtual world, we are also grappling with the challenges such an existence brings. Cyber security is one such challenge. From hackers trying to Zoombomb meetings, to trying to sell the Statue of Unity – the incidents of security breaches are rising and there’s a dire need to create safe ecosystems that enable a virtual living.
It’s no surprise then that hiring for cyber security professionals is on the rise – making it one of the few COVID-proof jobs.
But, the problem is a global one. Countries like the United States have also faced threats. In September 2017, EQUIFAX had one of the worst cyberattacks, where personal information of 145 million users was compromised, which is nearly half of the US population. Since February, IBM X-Force has observed a 4,300 percent increase in Coronavirus-themed spam. According to World Economic Forum, cyberattacks are the second biggest risk for businesses across the globe (see chart).
As risk rises, so does the requirement for cybersecurity professionals.
And there’s a huge skills gap here – 76% of cyber security leaders face skills shortage, as organisations struggle to find cyber security professionals. This gap is an indication of the career opportunities that can be explored in this field.
According to (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2019, there are over 4 million unfilled vacancies in the (global) cybersecurity sector; the current cybersecurity workforce is estimated at 2.8 million professionals (and this was before COVID, so the gap would only have widened). So cybersecurity as a career path is really appealing.
The Asia-Pacific region is reported to have the highest skill gaps which could be attributed to the increased use of web technologies in the region. Another obvious reason is the increase in cyber-threats, which has caused an increased demand of cybers security professionals. Asian countries like India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and China, to name a few, are among the few facing a skill gap in this field.
The US and the UK are also among the countries with a huge shortage in cybersecurity skills. The (current) cybersecurity workforce gap in the US is estimated at nearly 500,000. As per Cybersecurity Professionals, a job vacancy of 3.5 million is predicted in the UK by 2021 (again, a number that could now be a lot higher).
Source – cybersecurity-professionals.com
Cyber security career path
Cyber security professionals are faced with the unenviable and rather challenging task of protecting their organization’s critical assets (in their networks) from intruders, attackers or hackers.
The cyber security career paths include:
Exec/CXO
Chief Information Security Officer(CISO)
IT Director
IT Security Director
IT Manager
IT Security Manager
Security Architect/Engineer
Security Specialist
Security Consultant/Advisor
Security Analyst
Security/Compliance Officer
Security Administrator
IT Staff
Application Developer/Tester
From finding and protecting against the organisation’s cyber vulnerabilities, to determining how to best protect organisation’s data, these professionals will be dealing with the wide elements of cyber that includes:
Network security
Application security
Endpoint security
Data security
Identity management
Database and infrastructure security
Cloud security
Mobile security
Disaster recovery/business continuity planning
End-user education
Cyber security professionals are likely to have at least a bachelor’s degree. A majority of the professionals are found to hold degree in computer and information sciences (40%), while other professionals are found to have a degree in engineering (19%) and business (10%). Here’s a look at the education degree and age average of cyber security professionals.
Source ISC- Strategies for Building and Growing Strong Cybersecurity Teams
Cybersecurity professionals are usually well paid, with an average of U.S. $69,000 per year. Professionals who have security certifications seem to be better paid those without a certificate.
One of the first steps to becoming a cyber security professional is to get a Bachelor’s degree in cyber security or a related field. You also have the option for a certificate course in cyber security, which can be obtained offline and online from universities or institutions. Some organisations may require advanced degree (such as Master’s degree in Cyber security).
Here’s a look at a few globally ranked universities offering (on-campus) Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security/ Computer Security.
University
Duration
Tuition Fee* (approx.) (this is not inclusive of student fees, application fees and others that may be incurred)
Estimated at $31,366 annually
(approx. ₹23,80,000)
The United States
In case you are looking at options of a certificate or a diploma, we’ve listed out few details to help you get started. Most of these programmes are designed to teach the basic frameworks for those who are willing to take up cyber security as a profession, or would like to acquire more information in the area.
However, most certificate cyber security courses would require you to have completed a bachelor’s degree.
University/Institute
Duration
Fees/Tuition Fee* (approx.) (this is not inclusive of student fees, application fees and others that may be incurred)
Estimated at $11,360 total course fee
(approx. ₹8,62,000)
The United States
Apart from these educational institutions, you can also up your IT/Computer Science skills through various trainings provided by organisations dealing in security. Some of them are:
A career in cyber security has never looked as promising as it does today. With people and organizations constantly worried about frauds and security breaches, this is a great field to get into. And, as we stated earlier, it’s one of the few recession-proof jobs that exist today – quite the opposite actually. COVID has increased the demand for cyber security professionals. You could add to filling that gap while making a great career move. The time is now.
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