Cybersecurity fundamentals 08

Part 8 : Career Paths in Cybersecurity — Which One is for You?

Cybersecurity isn’t a single job — it’s a whole universe of career roles, each with its own vibe, tools, and salary.

Let’s break down the most in-demand roles (and what you should learn for each):

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1. Cybersecurity Analyst / SOC Analyst

Your job: Monitor alerts, detect threats, stop attacks.
🔧 Learn: SIEM (Splunk), Log Analysis, Network Fundamentals

💬 Hinglish: "Yeh cyber police jaise hote hain — attacks hone se pehle hi pakad lete hain."

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2. Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Your job: Hack systems legally to find weak spots.
🔧 Learn: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP Top 10

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3. Threat Hunter / Malware Analyst

Your job: Go beyond alerts and track deep threats like APTs.
🔧 Learn: Threat Intel, Malware Analysis, ELK Stack

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4. Cloud Security Engineer

Your job: Secure AWS, Azure, and cloud platforms.
🔧 Learn: IAM, S3 Policies, Azure Defender, Terraform

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5. Cybersecurity Consultant

Your job: Advise companies on overall cyber strategy, risk, and compliance.
🔧 Learn: Risk Management, NIST, ISO 27001

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Pro Tips to Start:

• Choose one path — don’t try to learn everything at once.

• Practice on TryHackMe, Hack The Box, or real CTFs.

• Get familiar with job listings and the tools they mention.

• Build a GitHub or blog portfolio to show your knowledge.

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Closing Thought:
In cybersecurity, the more you learn, the more you earn. But more importantly — you protect millions from digital chaos.

Coming up in next Part : Cybersecurity at Home + IoT Security – Defend What You Own