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careers in cyber security
typical salary
Entry-level: £25,000–£35,000 per year
Experienced / Specialist: £55,000–£90,000+ per year
qualifications they need
Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Degrees
Industry Certifications
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of networking protocols and operating systems (
Programming languages
Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Degrees
Industry Certifications
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of networking protocols and operating systems (Linux/Windows)
Programming languages
jobs in cyber security
Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester (Legally hacking systems to find flaws)
Security Analyst (SOC) (Monitoring networks for real-time cyber attacks)
Incident Responder (The "firefighters" who react when a breach occurs)
Cryptographer (Encrypting data to keep communication private)
Digital Forensics Investigator (Analyzing digital evidence after a crime)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (The executive managing overall security strategy)
what they do
they protect people and companies software from hackers and viruses
examples of the things they protect from are
Phishing scams (Fake emails from banks, delivery companies, or streaming services)
Smishing (Fake text messages with malicious links)
Public Wi-Fi dangers (The risks of logging into unencrypted airport or cafe networks)
how cyber security affects our daily lives
personal authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA / 2FA SMS codes or authenticator apps)
Biometrics (FaceID, fingerprint scanners on smartphones)
Password Managers (storing complex, unique passwords safely)
home security and data privacy
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA / 2FA SMS codes or authenticator apps)
Biometrics (FaceID, fingerprint scanners on smartphones)
Password Managers (storing complex, unique passwords safely)
GDPR and cookie consent pop-ups on websites
Data breaches (How a hack at a company like Ticketmaster or British Airways leaks your personal info)GDPR and cookie consent pop-ups on websites
Data breaches (How a hack at a company like Ticketmaster or British Airways leaks your personal info)