“I dream of a Digital India where Cybersecurity is a part of National Security”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Introduction
Technology has become an integral part of our lives; it is difficult to imagine a day without our systems and gadgets. We have been, knowingly or unknowingly, feeding important data and information into our systems including laptops, mobiles etc. Similarly, organizations depend on the seamless functioning of the data and systems.
To emphasize the obvious, it is important to manage and secure the information and data. This is where a Cyber Security Professional plays a vital role. Every organization needs an expert to secure and protect their systems from hackers. In the wake of rising cyber-attacks, Cyber Security Professionals are needed more than ever and this makes Cyber Security one of the most booming career options.
Why should you pursue a career in Cyber Security?
Several surveys echo that the demand for Cyber Security Experts will continue to rise along with the salaries offered to these professionals. Thus, this career path offers a sky-high growth as well as the remuneration.
Moreover, every industry/ organization requires Cyber Security Experts which implies that the professional can never be limited to any specific domain or region.
The technology change creates new risks or threats to the incumbent security architecture. Here, the Cyber Security Experts always have a new challenge to solve. Thus, the job offers excitement and variety.
Furthermore, the dynamic arena also offers opportunities to non-technical professionals. If you are a Legal expert (Lawyer) you can opt for a specialization in cyber-law. You may also opt for the Regulatory & Compliance or Business Analyst among the others.
What the qualifications required to pursue a career in Cyber Security?
Formal Education – You may pursue a Bachelors of Technology with a specialization in Cyber Security. However, you may also opt for a Bachelors in Information Technology or Computer Science. Similarly, a Masters degree in the aforementioned domain can help you attain your career goal.
Besides formal education, here is the career path to become an expert in Cyber Security.
Certificate – Several institutions are offering a certificate course in Cyber Security.
Author: K. K Mookhey is the founder of Network Intelligence and Institute of Information Security.
