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Types of Cyber Security Roles - Coggle Diagram
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)
Cryptographer (Encrypting data to keep communication private)
Incident Responder (The "firefighters" who react when a breach occurs)
Digital Forensics Investigator (Analyzing digital evidence after a crime)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (The executive managing overall security strategy)
pay
Entry-level: £25,000–£35,000 per year
Experienced / Specialist: £55,000–£90,000+ per year
qualifications
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)
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)
Metasploit (For testing and exploiting vulnerabilities)
Password Crackers / Hashcat (For testing password strength)