There's no shortage of unfilled cybersecurity jobs out there. So which one is your next move?
You might consider a role in incident response.
The name itself offers clues about the role.
Cyber defense incident responders respond to cybersecurity incidents.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has a list of expectations for this role:
Even as a junior cyber defense incident responder, you'll be living comfortably.
According to the U.S. government, the median salary for this role is more than $80,000.
But with additional experience and seniority, we are hearing that this type of position can pay more than $150,000 a year.
The debate over degrees in various cybersecurity roles is constantly evolving.
According to CISA, for many of these roles, a degree is not required.
That said, having a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or computer science can be a plus on your resume.
As a cyber defense incident responder, much of your work will be with computers, technology, and strategic partners within the business.
And according to CISA, there are important personal skills to have for this position. You should be:
Hopefully, this information helps you respond to the possibility of moving into an incident response role in cybersecurity.
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