Introduction To Cybersecurity Brief introduction about cybersecurity

By naijamediamp3 - July 20, 2019 - [ Technology-Tutorial ]

If you are an enthusiast looking for a career in cybersecurity, I believe that you should start by research on the basic uses and applications of Cybersecurity, follow it up with the function, purpose and perspectives it has in today’s generation. The skill set is rather vast and demanding for advanced technologies like Cybersecurity, to become an expert in this field, you will need to master technical skills like Networking, Computer programming and such, not forgetting, you will also be required to have adequate soft skills such as verbal communication, written communication and presentation skills to expose your work effectively.

I. One-Way to look at growing in the field of cyber security is from a learner’s point of view.

1. Through security certifications.

There are multitudes of certifications based on the category or field of security. Here are a few to name:

Beginner level:

• Certified Ethical Hacker – CEH | EC-Council , provided by EC-Council
• CompTIA Security+ Provided by CompTIA

Medium to Advanced Levels:

• Offensive Security Certified Professional – Provided by Offensive Security.
• CompTIA CSA+ Provided by CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
• Similarly, there is CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification [Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator-CHFI | EC-Council] for Candidates interested in Forensics – Provided by EC-Council among many more.

2. The next approach is through attending and trying out CTF events –All about CTF (Capture The Flag).

These are the perfect platforms to prove your strength and show your skills in the field of cybersecurity.

People learn about computer security in a number of ways, all-important. For the sake of argument, let’s put these in three categories: reading, building, and doing.[Why Should I Play Capture-the-Flag?]

A Cyber Capture the Flag exercise typically resides in the last of these three categories: DOING. CTF attempts to model the defend/attack experience.Time pressures bring into sharp focus theoretical lessons. Competitive forces exposes assumptions and flaws in tools and systems constructed in a vacuum.

3. Bug Bounty program

A bug bounty program, also called a vulnerability rewards program (VRP), is a crowdsourcing initiative that rewards individuals for discovering and reporting software bugs.

If finding vulnerabilities is your forte, these are for you. Here is one of the sample available list of bug bounty programs: Bug Bounty List | Bugcrowd

II. Another perspective is based on the available cyber security Job roles.

There are many opportunities for workers to start and advance their careers within cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity Career Pathway – This interactive career pathway shows key jobs within cybersecurity, common transition opportunities between them, and detailed information about the salaries, credentials, and skillsets associated with each role.

Cyber Security Degrees | Cyber Security Degrees Online – This is acomprehensive directory of colleges and universities offering cyber security degrees, as well as a wealth of information on career paths within the cyber security field, security clearances, the range of professional security certifications available, free online courses in security topics and more.