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Cybersecurity specialist / technician

The cybersecurity specialist/technician role includes a variety of entry-level information security positions commonly held by people who are transitioning from IT and networking into cybersecurity.

What does a cybersecurity specialist do?

Cybersecurity specialists and technicians require knowledge of how to perform essential cybersecurity duties such as network security, vulnerability assessments and intrusion detection.

It is one of four entry-level, core cybersecurity roles mapped directly to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education’s CyberSeek model.

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Overview

Common job titles
  • Information security specialist
  • IT specialist information security
  • Cyber security specialist
  • Information technology specialist — information security
  • IT security specialist
U.S. job openings
  • 7,792
Most-requested skills
  • Information security
  • Information systems
  • Information assurance
  • Network security
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Intrusion detection
  • Linux
  • Customer service
  • Project management

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FireEye, Inc.

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Chief Information Officer

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Jeffrey Coa

Information Security Systems Officer

Additional resources

Podcast: How to become a network admin

Infosec instructor Elias Papatestas, who has extensive history in the IT industry dating back to the 1980s and currently works as a trainer and consultant, discusses the path to becoming a network admin.

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Blog: 4 tips to launch your cybersecurity career

The cybersecurity workforce shortage is expected to reach 1.8 million by 2022, according to (ISC)². That provides a great opportunity for individuals either first starting out in the industry or looking to change their career path.

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Webinar: Cybersecurity careers for security+ students

Infosec Instructor Cliff Jones discusses career opportunities for Security+ holders and overviews the CompTIA Security+ exam and how to prepare for it.

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