Information security analysts
Stop hackers before they get in.
$124,910/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s common | Certs (Security+, Network+, etc.) strongly valued⇧ Strong
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Ethical Hacker
Ethical Hackers (penetration testers) are cybersecurity professionals who test computer systems, networks, and applicat…
Typical pay
$92,000/yr
Education
Associate/Bachelor's common | Certs (Security+, Network+, etc.) strongly valued
Outlook
⇧ Strong
Why this matters in Technology
Everything online needs someone protecting it.
What you’d actually do
Conduct penetration tests on networks and applications, identify security vulnerabilities, write detailed reports of findings, recommend remediation steps, stay current on attack techniques, develop custom testing tools, and present results to clients.
What can I do right now?
- CTF competitions, CyberPatriot, Coding clubs, Security workshops
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