How cybersecurity events can combat cyber poverty
What is cyber poverty, and why do cyber inequities affect all organisations and industries? Learn how cybersecurity practitioners can work together to close the cyber poverty gap.
Read MoreOutside the field of cybersecurity, not many people actually know what a pen tester is; nor an ethical hacker, or a security researcher. But there are many even more obscure jobs in cybersecurity – roles that you never hear about unless you come into contact with them in the industry.
There’s a widely reported skills shortage in cybersecurity, with an estimated 4 million professionals needed worldwide to fill the gap, according to a 2024 report by CrowdStrike. Many people simply aren’t aware that the cybersecurity sector offers a diverse range of potential job roles that require equally diverse skill sets and experience.
For those among our readers who are considering a career in cyber, here are three jobs in cybersecurity that you’ve probably never heard of.
Self-drive cars and semi-automated vehicles are increasingly prevalent on our roads, and their systems are constantly becoming more connected. This is driving an urgent need for cybersecurity experts who focus on automotive security, to protect vehicles, their drivers, and other-road users from potential threats.
An Automotive Security Engineer has to:
They need a strong foundation in wider cybersecurity principles and practices, along with a deep understanding of automotive technology and the security challenges it presents – so they can secure current and future vehicles against exploitation.
The Internet of Things is everywhere – and as Industry 4.0 continues to expand and smart manufacturing solutions become more widespread, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming an ever-more complex system of endpoints.
That’s why IIoT Security Specialists now play a critical role in securing industries; protecting industrial control systems, and securing data transmissions between connected devices in manufacturing and critical infrastructure use cases.
An IIoT Security Specialist has to:
This work requires a blend of in-depth technical skills and a comprehensive knowledge of industrial processes and networks – to avoid missing high-risk vulnerabilities that could offer an entry-point for attackers.
A Malware Analyst specialises in understanding and mitigating constantly evolving cyber threats – and they play a critical role in enabling organisations to stay ahead of the curve. New forms of malware, and variants of existing strains, are created by threat actors all the time; and in order to combat them quickly and effectively, it’s essential that we understand how they work.
So a Malware Analyst has to:
These are just three of many specialised roles in cybersecurity – and we’re sharing them with you to highlight the diverse opportunities in this space. Technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, and as it does so, more cybersecurity specialisms will emerge to protect technologies and networks (and by extension, organisations and people) from attack.
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