Cyber security career pathwaysRoutes into and through the profession
This section provides details about the 16 specialisms in cyber security, and suggests pathways through and between them. It's a flexible definition that individual practitioners - current or future - can use to plan out a possible career; it's not a standard to be followed rigidly. Bear in mind that a job may include parts, or the whole, of one or more of the specialisms.
Details include an introduction to each specialism, information on the typical responsibilities and tasks, the skills and knowledge required, and information on useful prior experience for those hoping to enter the specialism from outside cyber security. Information also includes a list of common job titles and average salary ranges.
The Careers Route Map: pathways for the 16 specialisms in cyber security.
Pick a specialism to find out more.
Digital Forensics
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Cyber Security Generalist
Cyber Security Management
Incident Response
Network Monitoring & Intrusion Detection
Vulnerability Management
Security Testing
Cryptography & Communications Security
Secure Operations
Identity & Access Management
Secure System Architecture & Design
Cyber Security Audit & Assurance
Data Protection & Privacy
Secure System Development
Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management
The Careers Route Map: pathways for the 16 specialisms in cyber security.
Pick a specialism to find out more.