The Growing Role of a Cybersecurity Professional

With cybersecurity, you get to be a guardian of the digital frontier. This role is a bulwark against an ever-evolving threat landscape that poses serious risks to our lives and livelihoods.

As breach after breach hits the headlines, it becomes increasingly clear that organizations need more professionals focused on cybersecurity. A cybersecurity professional must be able to think outside the box, and have an unwavering drive to succeed in the face of constant challenges and setbacks.

Cybersecurity aims to protect the technology our data lives on, like computers, smart devices, routers and networks, from hackers seeking to steal proprietary information or other malicious purposes. But it’s not just technology that needs to be protected. The human element also plays a crucial part. A bad actor may launch a cyber attack to cause confusion, disruption, frustration or disillusionment. They might be looking to gain revenge for acts committed against them, or to damage their reputations. Increasingly, they’re also targeting specific entities as a form of political activism and to raise awareness or support for a particular cause.

The good news is, the vast majority of roles in cybersecurity don’t require jet-packing around the world dodging bullets, getting scan results in milliseconds or immediately identifying malicious code by its red color (thank you, CSI: Cyber). This makes them a great career choice for people looking for a stable and rewarding career. With zero percent unemployment and solid compensation, it’s no wonder cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing IT sectors. MDR