Cybersecurity
Career Catalog
Cybersecurity
Protect systems, networks, applications and information from misuse, disruption and attack
Cybersecurity careers help organizations understand risk, prevent security problems, detect suspicious activity and respond when something goes wrong. Work ranges from security operations and identity administration to software security, investigations, compliance, threat intelligence and training. Many roles require a foundation in IT, networking, systems or software before specializing.
How to explore this category
- Explore security operations, analysis or incident response if monitoring and fast problem solving appeal to you
- Explore network, cloud, application or operational-technology security if protecting a particular environment interests you
- Explore identity, vulnerability management, penetration testing or security engineering if testing and strengthening controls fits your strengths
- Explore digital forensics, malware analysis or threat intelligence if careful investigation and evidence interest you
- Explore governance, privacy, auditing, architecture, management or awareness if you like connecting technical risk with people, policy and decisions
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
