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Almost everything we do in our daily lives relies on computers and the internet: communication (email, texting), entertainment (interactive video games, social media), transportation (navigation systems), shopping (credit cards and online stores), medicine (electronic health records) and more. But if those devices and the information stored within them are vulnerable to cyberattacks, we’ll be in trouble.

That’s why cybersecurity is an important and rewarding field for those interested in protecting networks, devices and the data that runs them. It’s a challenging career that requires constant learning and adaptation to stay ahead of the latest threats.

Cyber-security jobs often include preventative and reactive responsibilities like:

Preventing attacks: This might involve intrusion detection, network monitoring, event log analysis, and familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems. It also includes implementing and managing security tools like firewalls, antivirus software, virtual private networks, and more. With technological evolution and bring your own device policies (BYOD), it’s also becoming necessary to secure a variety of endpoints, from computers to mobile phones to Internet of Things devices.

Cyber-security professionals often perform backups and create recovery plans in case of an attack. They might also work on improving security measures like encrypting data and using strong passwords to protect sensitive information. They may even create systems that are designed to be secure by default, or “secure by design.” That’s one of the best ways to ensure the safety of an organisation’s information, because it means attackers have a lot more difficulty getting into a system.