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+## Intro
+
+Why get a career in cyber:
+- High Pay - jobs in security have high starting salaries
+- Exciting - work can include legally hacking systems or defending against cyber attacks
+- Be in demand - there are over 3.5 million unfilled cyber positions
+
+## Security Analyst
+
+Responsible for maintaining the security of an organization's data
+
+### Responsibilities 
+
+- Working with various stakeholders to analyze the cyber security throughout the company
+- Compile ongoing reports about the safety of networks, documenting security issues and measures taken in response
+- Develop security plans, incorporating research on new attack tools and trends, and measures needed across teams to maintain data security
+
+## Security Engineer 
+
+Design, monitor and maintain security controls, networks, and systems to help prevent cyberattacks
+
+### Responsibilities 
+
+- Testing and screening security measures across software
+- Monitor networks and reports to update systems and mitigate vulnerabilities
+- Identify and implement systems needed for optimal security
+
+## Incident Responder
+
+Identifies and mitigates attacks whilst an attackers operations are still unfolding
+
+### Responsibilities 
+
+- Developing and adopting a thorough, actionable incident response plan
+- Maintaining strong security best practices and supporting incident response measures
+- Post-incident reporting and preparation for future attacks, considering learnings and adaptations to take from incidents
+
+## Digital Forensics Examiner
+
+Responsible for using digital forensics to investigate incidents and crimes
+
+### Responsibilities
+
+- Collect digital evidence while observing legal procedures
+- Analyze digital evidence to find answers related to the case
+- Document your findings and report on the case
+
+## Malware Analyst
+
+Analyzes all types of malware to learn more about how they work and what they do
+
+### Responsibilities
+
+- Carry out static analysis of malicious programs, which entails reverse-engineering
+- Conduct dynamic analysis of malware samples by observing their activities in a controlled environment
+- Document and report all the findings
+
+
+## Penetration Tester
+
+Responsible for testing technology products for security loopholes
+
+### Responsibilities
+
+- Conduct tests on computer systems, networks, and web-based applications
+- Perform security assessments, audits, and analyze policies
+- Evaluate and report on insights, recommending actions for attack prevention
+
+
+## Red Teamer
+
+Plays the role of an adversary, attacking an organization and providing feedback from an enemies perspective
+
+### Responsibilities
+
+- Emulate the role of threat actor to uncover exploitable vulnerabilities, maintain access and avoid detection
+- Assess organizations' security controls, threat intelligence, and incident response procedures
+- Evaluate and report on insights, with actionable data for companies to avoid real-world instances