Why You Should Consider a Cyber Career
September 15th, 2021
Cybersecurity is hot, with new threats and challenges emerging each day. And with that, there is a push being undertaken by businesses and education institutions to entice individuals toward a degree and career in cyber. Are you interested in joining this new workforce? Here are a few reasons why pursuing a career in cyber might be right for you.
Hot Job Market
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for information security analysts will grow by 32 percent by 2028 – making it one of the fastest growing job sectors; Cybersecurity Ventures has found that there are as many as 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs this year. This means that cybersecurity professionals are among the most in-demand around the world and will be for years to come.
Room for Personal and Professional Growth
Beyond the ability to get a cybersecurity job – thanks to a growing set of career tracks – cybersecurity offers a variety of different options for professionals to find a position that fits nicely with their own interests. Cybersecurity professionals work in everything from compliance to stress testing cyber defenses and software, so there are many ways that professionals can apply their skills and look to grow them.
Investment in advanced cybersecurity pays off
Due to the shortage of cybersecurity talent, businesses and educational institutions are consistently rolling out new avenues by which to make cybersecurity careers more affordable. For example, new grants and scholarships are being offered and becoming available for individuals interested in cybersecurity careers, while many businesses are beginning to offer tuition reimbursement or other financial perks. This means that a degree in cybersecurity may be much more affordable than you originally thought.
Graduate Growth
In addition to interesting work that cybersecurity professionals get to take on, there is also a growing selection of highly tailored cybersecurity graduate programs that can further academic knowledge in cybersecurity. For example, graduate degrees ranging from Applied Cryptography to Network Vulnerability and Detection are now being offered through colleges and universities nationwide. Additionally, cybersecurity professionals also get the opportunity to network with other students from various backgrounds allowing them to open up further opportunities for future positions or businesses.
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