Cybersecurity

Job Title and Overview

A cybersecurity analyst is someone who records business transactions on behalf of an organization, reports on company performance to management, and issues financial statements. The accounting industry has significant job openings in NC and is expected to increase by six percent in the next 10 years.

Education, Experience, and Pathways

• Most entry-level positions require a bachelor's degree in a related field but don't have any additional criteria
• Individuals with a high school diploma should seek boot camps, industry certifications, and self-guided education to prove experience and qualifications.

Essential Job Skills 

• Software Proficiency: Ability to write computer programs, test the competency of products or services, and measure the strengths and weaknesses of a program
• Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs
• Sales: Recommending the best products or services for a client's needs

Workplace Environment and Salary

• Typically work with team members from the information technology department
• Individuals in this industry usually work full-time but occasionally are required to be on call outside of business hours
• Accountant Median Salary in Durham: $72,900 ($35.05/hr)
• Entry-level individuals can expect a salary closer to $47,110 ($22.65/hr)

Additional Certificates and Credentials

• Individuals without a college diploma should obtain additional certifications and credentials
• Google IT Support Professional Certification, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor

Skills for Directorial and Executive Leadership

• Directors are expected to have management experience, carefully honed detection skills, and significant experience in information technology and security fields.

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