Cybersecurity isn't an option; it's a requirement

There are 4.66 billion active internet users as of the start of 2021. In comparison to the figures for 2020, this is a 316 million increase year over year. The increase in active internet users is more than seven times higher than the global population growth rate of one percent. With a global population of 7.83 billion people, this amounts to a 59.5 percent internet penetration rate. To put it another way, the internet is used by more than half of the world's population.

Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly common, and it is no longer a question of "if," but rather "when" for businesses and institutions. It is for this reason that cybersecurity is so critical.

Cybersecurity Ventures anticipate that every 11 seconds in 2021, a cyberattack will occur. It's near twice as frequent as it was in 2019 (every 19 seconds) and four times as frequent as it was five years ago (every 40 seconds in 2016).

Given a large number of active internet users and the increasing frequency of cyber-attacks, cybersecurity is no longer a choice for businesses. It is now a must! With cybersecurity becoming a corporate need, the demand for cybersecurity specialists will soar, and in order to take advantage of this, one must be aware of the many alternatives accessible.

As we move forward in this article, we'll look at three different possibilities for a career that's in high demand right now.

Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)

A SOC (Security Operations Center) staff provides high-quality IT-security services by actively detecting possible cyber threats/attacks and swiftly responding to security events as the security landscape evolves. SOC Analysts are needed by organiations to act as front-line defenders, alerting other experts to new and current cyber dangers.

To be eligible to take the EC Council's CSA Program Exam, a candidate must meet one of the three requirements as specified by them. You may learn more about the requirements by visiting the EC Council website. The candidate will receive the CSA certificate and membership rights after passing the test with a score of at least 70%. You can find answers to some common test questions on the FAQ area of the EC Council website.

Certified Penetration Testing Professional

CPENT is a completely online, remotely proctored practical exam that puts applicants through a rigorous 24-hour performance-based, hands-on test. The exam is divided into two 12-hour practical tests that will put your tenacity and attention to the test by requiring you to exceed your own expectations with each new difficulty. Candidates can take two 12-hour or one 24-hour test.

With only one exam, you may obtain two credentials. If you pass the CPENT live range test with a score of more than 90%, you will receive both the CPENT certification and the Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) Master Credential.

Certified Chief Information Systems Security Officer

The Certified CISSO programme is the first of its kind, providing top-level information security executives with training and certification. The CISSO focuses on the implementation of information security management concepts from an executive management perspective rather than merely on technical expertise.

The CISSO designation can be earned in one of three ways.

More Cybersecurity Career Options

If none of the above options appeals to you, you might like to consider the following alternatives.

● Certified Network Defender

● Certified Ethical Hacker

● Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst

● Certified Incident Handler

● Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

With so many options, cyber professionals may conveniently specialize in the field in which they wish to work.