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A day in the life of a cyber security proffesional - Coggle Diagram
A day in the life of a cyber security proffesional
Types of cyber security roles
Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester (Legally hacking systems to find flaws)
Security Analyst (SOC) (Monitoring networks for real-time cyber attacks)
Incident Responder ( 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)
Tools they use
Wireshark (For analyzing network traffic)
Kali Linux (The operating system loaded with hacking tools)
Nmap (For scanning networks and discovering vulnerabilities)
Splunk / SIEM Tools (For monitoring security logs and alerts)
(For testing and exploiting vulnerabilities)
Password Crackers / Hashcat (For testing password strength)
Qualifications they need
Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Degrees
Industry Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP)
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of networking protocols and operating systems (Linux/Windows)
Programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or JavaScript)
Typical salary
Entry-level: £25,000–£35,000 per year