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Understanding the cybersecurity career roadmap is crucial for students who wish to pursue a career in the field after class 12. Apart from formal education in a related field, it is necessary to have technical skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This guide outlines job titles, promotion paths, and varied career roles, levels, and compensation in cybersecurity. It details essential career levels, common pathways, and key skills for progressing in the field. (Representative/File Photo) Entry level: If you’re new to cybersecurity, you’ll often begin with an entry-level role, such as cybersecurity analyst or IT security analyst. These positions, typically within a security operations center (SOC), involve monitoring tools and responding to threats or risks. While pay may be lower, these roles are accessible without formal education or just a bachelor’s degree would suffice. Having general IT experience can help secure a job in cybersecurity even without a formal degree. (Representative/File Photo) Midlevel: This positions focus on designing and implementing security systems and involve responding to complex incidents. One needs to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree plus entry-level experience as midlevel roles demand more expertise and experience compared to early career positions. (Representative/File Photo) Senior level: Senior-level cybersecurity roles involve overseeing teams and determining staffing needs for various security functions. They lead in evaluating cybersecurity tools and establishing strategic security tactics for the organisation. Typically, these professionals have college degrees and over a decade of experience in lower or mid-level roles. (Representative/File Photo) Executive level: Executive roles including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) represent the peak of cybersecurity careers. Some organisations may have a Chief Security Officer (CSO) with broader responsibilities beyond IT security. While these roles report to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in some companies, in others, they are peers; becoming a CISO can take more than a decade of experience, mastery over technical skills, team building skills, and the ability to manage security budgets and collaborate with corporate boards. (Representative/File Photo)
