Career Path
Cybersecurity Career Path
Cybersecurity offers multiple specialization paths from defensive to offensive security. Demand far exceeds supply with 3.5 million unfilled positions globally.
Entry: Security Analyst
0-2 years$65,000 - $90,000
Key Skills
- • SIEM basics
- • Incident triage
- • Network monitoring
Mid: Security Engineer
2-5 years$95,000 - $140,000
Key Skills
- • Penetration testing
- • Security tool implementation
- • Cloud security
Senior: Security Architect
5-8 years$140,000 - $180,000
Key Skills
- • Security architecture
- • Risk management
- • Compliance frameworks
Director/CISO
10+ years$180,000 - $400,000+
Key Skills
- • Executive communication
- • Budget management
- • Board presentations
Top Employers
CrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksBooz AllenDeloitteBig Banks
Career Outlook
Exceptional. Cybersecurity spending is recession-proof. Every breach makes demand higher.
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