Cybersecurity Core Skills
Technical Skills:
- Network Security: Understanding and implementing security measures for both wired and wireless networks. Courses often cover topics such as network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
- Information Assurance and Risk Management: Learning to identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks. This includes knowledge of compliance, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Digital Forensics: Techniques for investigating cyber incidents, recovering data, and understanding the methods used by cybercriminals.
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: Methods for assessing and improving the security of systems by simulating attacks.
- Cryptography: The study of techniques for secure communication, including encryption and decryption methods.
- Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in coding to develop secure applications and automate security tasks. Common languages include Python, Java, and C++.
- Operating Systems Security: Knowledge of securing various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix.
- Cloud Security: Skills related to securing cloud environments, including understanding cloud infrastructure and virtualized systems.
Contextual Knowledge:
- Cyber Law and Ethics: Understanding the legal and ethical considerations of cybersecurity, including privacy laws, intellectual property rights, and the ethical responsibilities of cybersecurity professionals.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Developing plans to ensure that business operations can continue and recover quickly after a cybersecurity incident.
- Human Factors in Security: Addressing the human elements of cybersecurity, such as user behavior, social engineering, and security awareness training.
- Policy and Governance: Crafting and implementing cybersecurity policies and governance frameworks to manage and mitigate risks across an organization.
