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Is Cyber Security a Good Career Path?
27/02/2023
As organisations of every size become ever more reliant on technology while the threat of cyber-attacks is only increasing, demand for professionals with cyber security expertise continues to grow. So, what can you expect if you set out on a career path within cyber security? -
Whether you’re already working in Cyber Security, or have your sights set on a career in this area, gaining certifications is a great way to boost your knowledge of the latest best practices - which can help you get your foot in the door, or on the next rung of the cyber career ladder.
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Given the financial and reputational consequences of recent breaches in big companies, the demand for cyber security professionals is at an all-time high. We look at what entry level positions are the best to start your career in Cyber Security.
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What Does a Data Protection Officer Do?
11/01/2022
Data protection has become a more centralised issue for modern businesses, particularly since the advent of the EU GDPR in 2018. We look at what experience and skills are necessary to take on the role of DPO. -
Whether you’re already ensconced in a cyber security career or you’re looking to enter the industry, the road map for your success ultimately lies with you.
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Working in Vulnerability Analysis
13/07/2021
Interested in dissecting systems and searching out technical weaknesses to be fixed? You could be suited to a career in Vulnerability Analysis. -
With the world shifting, now is the time to curate a set of skills that both future-proofs your career and sets you on the track to progression.
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The demand for cyber security skills around the world has gone through and shattered the roof. But which skills are the most in-demand right now?
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Guided by a recruitment expert in the cyber security field, we share key questions to ask at your job interview, from entry-level to senior-level.
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A Day in the Life of a Penetration Tester
07/05/2021
Whether you refer to them as a Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, Pen Tester, or White Hat Hacker - what does a Pen Tester do on a daily basis? -
Don’t assume that coming from a non-technical background automatically disqualifies you from working in cyber security!
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The Basics of Cyber Security
05/03/2021
What are at the three key principles that drive cyber security and enable the protection of digital data across information systems? -
Getting Into Digital Forensics
04/02/2021
Working within Digital Forensics will have you playing your part to identify the “suspect behind the keyboard”. So, how do you get started? -
Rife with valuable personal data, the healthcare industry is an obvious target for cyber-crime.
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Working in Network Security
04/09/2020
As with most areas of cyber security, network security is one that is continuously evolving. So what's involved and how do you get started? -
The Top Cyber Roles of 2020
22/06/2020
Looking for a new Cyber Security job or thinking about entering the industry? We look at the most in demand Cyber Security jobs in 2020 so far. -
For many professionals an internship is a right of passage. An in-between phase bridging university and the dreaded, or anticipated, full-time world.
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Cyber Security Interview Questions
19/03/2020
A guide to planning for the possible questions you’ll be asked when interviewing for a job in cyber security. -
More and more Cyber Security professionals are embracing a nomadic lifestyle and taking their career global. But how are they doing it?
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Is a degree necessary to carve out a career in Cyber Security?