## 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