Cybersecurity Careers

Interesting facts about career opportunities in cybersecurity:

• Over 7,000 job openings for cybersecurity workers were posted last year.
• The need for well-trained workers continues to grow as businesses rely more and more on digital technologies.
• Every company of every size needs workers who understand cybersecurity.
• While many cybersecurity professionals work in IT departments, they can also be found in other areas, especially in finance and legal departments.
• Companies that make products—from websites to wireless earbuds to cars—all need cybersecurity professionals as part of their product design teams.
• Cybersecurity careers include computer science and electrical engineering, data science and analytics, business and finance, intelligence and national security studies, law, and the social sciences.
• Starting salaries vary by the type of position and often range between $75,000 – $95,000.
• In addition to degrees in cybersecurity, universities are incorporating cybersecurity into traditional majors such as computer science, business and marketing. There are also a number of self-learning opportunities.
• Internships and other work experiences are important for getting started in cybersecurity.