10 Emerging Careers in Cybersecurity You Should Know About

By Archisha Yadav | January 21, 2025

A Threat Analyst identifies and evaluates potential cyber threats. They work to prevent security breaches by analysing vulnerabilities in systems.

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Threat Analyst

Incident Responders handle cyberattacks. They mitigate damage, recover data, and strengthen systems to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Incident Responder

Cloud Security Experts secure data stored in the cloud. They monitor vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and implement security measures.

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Cloud Security Expert

Ethical Hackers find and fix system weaknesses by simulating cyberattacks, helping organisations improve their defences.

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Ethical Hacker

Security Consultants design strategies to safeguard networks and data. They provide advice on best practices to prevent breaches.

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Security Consultant

A Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst monitors an organisation's systems 24/7, detecting and responding to security threats in real time.

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SOC Analyst

Application Security Engineers ensure software applications are secure by identifying flaws and improving code during development.

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Application Security Engineer

Cryptographers develop encryption algorithms to secure sensitive data and protect communication from unauthorised access.

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Cryptographer

Cybersecurity Educators teach others about security practices, creating awareness and training professionals for the field.

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Cybersecurity Educator

IoT Security Specialists secure Internet of Things devices against cyberattacks, ensuring safe connectivity and data integrity.

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IoT Security Specialist