FINAL WORD
Anthony Webb , VP International ,
A10 Networks the industry , cybersecurity professionals have the opportunity to not only solve critical problems but use technology for good .
The pandemic has shone a light on the escalating threat landscape in all industries . The implications of a compromised credit card or an unsuspecting phishing link are great . Hackers can earn more money with minimal effort than ever before . Cybersecurity industry professionals need to respond with speed and innovation and think like a cybercriminal . The more hackers we face , the smarter security professionals need to be . There are clearly endless opportunities for career growth . are relying on the cybersecurity team to defend our digital world .
Cybersecurity professionals also need to be able to simplify complex issues and communicate in layman ’ s terms . This means that anyone in the organisation – from the board to the receptionist – can understand how to protect the business .
High stakes , high rewards
Today , we live in a world where our phones are rarely out of our hands and our laptops are central to our ability to perform work . Since the pandemic , we ’ ve gone online for just about everything and this means we are exposing more data than ever . This reliance on technology makes protecting our devices , networks , and data critical . This is an industry where the stakes are high . Data breaches , exfiltration and high ransoms are making headlines daily and the costs to organisations , their brand reputation and their customers has become astronomically high . But there are also high rewards for working in
Explore the possibilities
Where should someone interested in a career in cybersecurity begin ? Get as much varied experience as possible . In today ’ s work environment , the days of working for one company for your entire career are over . If offered an assignment abroad , grasp it with both hands . It can result in becoming more experienced in how different cultures deal with data protection and cybersecurity needs . People in the cybersecurity industry need to do a better job educating and informing those entering the workforce about career opportunities .
Cybersecurity is a profession that requires constant learning and acquiring new skills . There are a multitude of resources , including online learning , cybersecurity books , and security-related news available to those who want to learn more and ultimately enter the profession . Be a passionate practitioner .
I have no doubt that smart people applying innovative technology will always find a way to solve a cybersecurity problem . p
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