Cybersecurity: A STEM Career to Consider

         Cybersecurity or IT security is the protection of computer systems, servers and networks from malicious cyber attacks.

It has become a professional and personal matter people are concerned with since new cyber threats appear constantly.

>>Cyber Threats
          They are unlawful attacks to access data and damage information carried out by spies, hackers, terrorist groups, criminal organizations and hostile nations.

Examples are

• Denial of Service (DoS)
• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks 
• Spam (unwanted or unsolicited emails and messages)
• Botnet
• Malware (malicious software)
• Cyberterrorism
• Phishing (fake communication used to trick people to give out credit card details and personal information)
• Ransomware
• Spyware.

>>Targets

• Financial System 
• Government 
• Large Corporations 
• Consumer Device, etc.

>>Cybersecurity Tips

• Update your Software and Operating systems regularly
• Use Strong Password 
• Do not click or open links or email attachments from unknown senders
• Use Antivirus Software 
• Avoid using unsecured WIFI Networks in public places.

>>CYBERSECURITY Skills

• Programming  
• System Administration
• IT Networking 
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Critical Thinking 
• Project Management 
• Encryption, etc.

CAREER OPTIONS

▪Security Engineer     

▪Security Architect 

▪Cryptographer      

▪Cybersecurity Analyst 

▪Ethical Hacker,etc.

CAREER PATHS

▪Develop Core IT skills

▪Gain IT experience 

▪Earn a Bachelor's Degree

▪Apply for Internships 

▪Earn relevant Professional Certificates

▪Earn a Master's Degree 

WHY STUDY CYBERSECURITY?

       Due to the rate at which cyber threats constantly rise, there is high need for skilled professional to tackle these threats and address vulnerabilities of most applications or software. In short, Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. 

Hence, Cybersecurity is a STEM Field to Consider.