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How to Become Cybersecurity Engineer and Skills?

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Last updated: 2020/08/24 at 11:08 AM
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With the advent of technology, today’s world is becoming dependent on mobile computing and the Internet to accomplish various daily tasks. More than ever, the value of cybersecurity is felt, and the demand for cybersecurity engineers is spiking. Cybersecurity is one of the information technology branches, and one of the domain’s fastest-growing divisions. There is a vast opportunity for cybersecurity engineers, and cybersecurity engineering is a satisfactory option. Let’s discuss how to become a cybersecurity engineer and the required skills.

Who is a Cybersecurity Engineer, and how to become a Cybersecurity Engineer?

A cybersecurity engineer is a professional who creates and executes secure network solutions that provide security against cyber-attacks, hackers, etc. They monitor and test those systems regularly to ensure that the systems and networks are updated and working fine. Also, many times the role of a cybersecurity engineer is integrated with other roles of IT.

[Also read:5 Reasons why Cybersecurity is a Good Career Choice?]

What are the responsibilities of a cybersecurity engineer?

A cybersecurity engineer’s duties and responsibilities will depend on their profile in the job. Some of the common responsibilities are:

  • Create, execute, implement, monitor, and update all of an organization’s security networks and systems to protect the entire data.
  • Conduct an assessment of an organization’s security requirements and establish best practices and standards.
  • Respond to a security breach of any kind within the organization’s networks and systems.
  • Perform frequent penetration tests. Perform different checks periodically to find any device and network vulnerabilities.
  • Troubleshoot any security and network related incidences.
  • Take the necessary measures to safeguard the current data and infrastructure of the organization. Participate actively in the investigation for any breach of security.

Key Skills for Cybersecurity Engineers

  • Leadership: Cybersecurity engineers serve both as leading thinkers and asking people leaders. They must remain aware of the latest information regarding security and manage the work of other cybersecurity professionals.
  • Project Management: Cybersecurity engineers frequently lead teams on a tight timeline to complete specified deliverables. Such specialists also supervise staff as project managers, split the deliverables into tasks, and monitor budgets and schedules.
  • Problem Solving and Communication:The problem-solving skill determines the career of a security engineer. They communicate regularly with other technology experts, corporate executives, and IT sales professionals.
  • Ethical Hacking:Ethical hackers are simulating violent cyberattacks. Cybersecurity engineers need to understand ethical hacking so that they can build and maintain supporting systems.
  • Computer Operating Systems:Cybersecurity engineers need to have functional knowledge of major operating systems, including Linux, UNIX, and Windows. Also, they need knowledge of significant database systems, such as MySQL and MSSQL.
  • Network Architecture:Computer networks include networks in the local area, broad area networks, and intranets. Engineers help design and build these networks’ phases, and protect them from damage.
  • Computer Forensics:Computer forensics refers to cybercrime investigation. Cybersecurity engineer skills include understanding and operating in the room where digital data complies with the law.

Qualifications required to become a Cybersecurity Engineer

  • A degree in IT, systems engineering, computer science, or related area.
  • Minimum of two-three years of cybersecurity job experience such as security breach detection, response, and investigation.
  • Knowledge of firewall procedures, maintenance and accessibility, and endpoint security systems. Awareness of the current information security trends.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of tools and languages such as Node, Python, Ruby, Go, C++, Java, etc.
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