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TYPES OF CYBER JOBS
In the battle against online bad guys, people with more technical, security-focused jobs are on the front lines.
INVESTIGATORS
ANALYSTS
PROTECTORS
PROGRAMMERS
MANAGERS
Investigate and review cyber crimes.
Collect and analyze threat information from multiple sources.
Search for weaknesses in software, hardware, and networks.
Conceptualize, build, and test secure computer systems.
Oversee the cybersecurity program.
They often work with law enforcement and counterintelligence.
They also evaluate the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals.
Also known as “ethical hackers,” they work in many different fields.
They also create tools for virus, spyware, or malware detection.
They also offer legal or policy advice and recommendations.
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