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Demand high for cybersecurity workers

There is already a shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.

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By 2022, it is estimated there will be a global shortage of 1.8 million cybersecurity workers.  This week, we are looking at pathways into careers in cybersecurity.

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    Closing the skills gap

    Young Americans (ages 18 to 26) hold the key to closing the cybersecurity talent gap. The problem is, two-thirds of them don’t know what the “cybersecurity” profession is, or where to begin to get into this career path.

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    Careers in cybersecurity

    Cybersecurity jobs

    Are you a relentless problem solver? If so, consider becoming a penetration tester.

    What the job is about

    Finding weaknesses in systems.

    Tasks

    Analyze equipment, software, and more, to find weaknesses that would allow cyber criminals to get in.

    Motto

    “There’s more than one way to do it.”  

    Pen tester Day In The Life

    Like observing people and their behavior? Consider becoming a cyber behavioral scientist.

    What the job is about

    Keeping people from falling for online attacks.

    Task

    Look for ways to educate and help people so they don't fall for cyber traps, such as phishing, scareware and pharming.

    Motto

    "People are the weakest link in cybersecurity."

    Behavior and cybersecurity

    Do you love the thrill of the hunt? If so, consider becoming a cyber crime investigator.

    What the job is about

    Investigating the "who, what, why, when and where" of cyberattacks.

    Task

    Hunt down cyber villains on the internet.

    Motto

    “Put cyber armor on, it’s dangerous out there.”

    Kickstart your career

    Test your cybersecurity aptitude

    Thirty questions on the three core elements of aptitude: comprehension, problem solving, and knowledge application.

    Choose a career path

    Did you know cyber careers come with different skills and interests? Use the Cybersecurity Career Pathway to learn more.

    Take part in a competition

    Join the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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