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carreers and cyber security - Coggle Diagram
carreers and 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)
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)
Programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or JavaScript)
Knowledge of networking protocols and operating systems (Linux/Windows
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Industry Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP
Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Degrees
Entry-level: £25,000–£35,000 per year
Experienced / Specialist: £55,000–£90,000+ per year