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What is Cyber security?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting devices, networks, and digital data from cyber threats.

Why is cybersecurity important?

As we can see cyber threats are increasing day by day every year. Many people lost their money, reputation and sensitive data because of cyberattacks so by learning cybersecurity you can protect your sensitive data such as personal details, financial details from cybercriminals.

The CIA Triad (Foundation) is one of the fundamental pillars of cyber security.

Confidentiality: To stop illegal access to data.

Integrity: Make sure no data is changed.

Availability: Systems are still reachable when necessary

Each security control corresponds to one or more of these pillars.

Common cyber threats:-

• Malware → It is a harmful software that can damage or take full control of your system.

• Ransomware → Hackers locks your files and demand ransom(money) to unlock them.

• Social Engineering → It is an art of convincing people to reveal their confidential information.

• Phishing → Fake emails or messages pretending to be from banks or any legal sites.

Why is Cyber Security a Great Place to Build a Career?

•  Cyber Security is Growing Rapidly Worldwide •  Cyber Security Provides a High Salary •  Cyber Security Has a Wide Variety of Career Opportunities from IT to Government. •  Cyber Security Careers Require Ongoing Learning (so they are never boring!). •  Cyber Security is a Skills-Based Industry (a Degree is Helpful, but Your Skillset is key).

Cyber Security Offers Many Different Career Paths

•  Ethical Hacker/Penetration Testing - Where you will identify security weaknesses and then exploit them for good. Tools you will use include Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit.

This position allows you to use the same methods as Cyber Criminals but for good by attacking systems "legally".

• Security Analyst (Blue Team) - An individual who monitors for attacks to a company's systems by using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk or ELK. This position also allows you to respond to any Cyber Attack that occurs.

• Network Security Engineer - A position which requires an individual with extensive knowledge of networks, routers, firewalls and leading edge technology.

• SOC Analyst - A position located in a Security Operations Center and the first person to respond to a Cyber Attack.

• Malware Analyst (Advanced) - A position that requires advanced programming skills and the ability to understand and follow computer terms. The primary focus of this position is analyzing malware. • Cloud Security Engineer - A position that has a large growth rate in the coming years for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Tips to Get Started Now:

Learn about Networking and Linux

Use TryHackMe to practice cyber security skills Share what you are learning on LinkedIn Create a small cyber security lab at home Obtain one Cyber Security Certification Apply for SOC / junior level cyber security roles

Job Titles Available for Entry-Level Candidates: 1. Junior Cyber Security Analyst 2. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Level 1 3. Cyber Security Trainee 4. Network Security Associate

Reality Check Regarding Current Cyber Security Trends: Myth: Cyber Security is Only Tool-Kits for Hackers The Truth: Cyber Security Involves 80% Analysis and 20% Tool Usage. Myth: Obtaining Cyber Security Certifications Makes a Person an Expert in Cyber Security The Truth: Hands-On Experience in Cyber Security Will Make a Person an Expert in Cyber Security, Not Obtaining A Certification. Myth: Security Breaches Are Only Caused By Technical Issues The Truth: The Majority Of Security Breaches Are Caused By Human Actions and Processes.