Types of Cybersecurity Roles

Cybersecurity encompasses a diverse array of roles and responsibilities. Below, you’ll discover resources aimed at enhancing your comprehension of the varying cybersecurity roles and distinctions among them.

Resources:

Cybersecurity Career Pathway (Cyberseek.org)

This webpage provides an interactive career pathway illustrating essential roles in cybersecurity, common transition paths between them, and comprehensive details regarding salaries, credentials, and requisite skill sets for each position.

Blue Team & Red Team Careers in Depth (tisiphone.net)

This webpage provides detailed descriptions, suggestions, and personal career stories regarding varying blue & red team cyber roles.

Cybersecurity Domain Map (LinkedIn.com)

This domain map, constructed by Henry Jiang, displays 11 distinct cybersecurity domains, along with their respective subdomains. Viewing this map will help you explore the diverse facets of cybersecurity and determine the various roles available.

The field of cybersecurity, along with the available positions, will continue to evolve in response to emerging technologies and threats.