In an increasingly digital world, protecting data, systems and networks against cybercrime is more important than ever.
Deterring threats from malicious hackers is often a top priority of corporate, e-commerce, healthcare, banking and financial systems operators who use cyber security skills to ensure customer data like payment information, passwords and medical records — as well as trade secrets — are protected. Without this protection, successful cyberattacks can lead to catastrophic results including loss of data, fines and other penalties, lost revenue, pirated intellectual property and diminished consumer confidence.
As businesses, healthcare systems and government agencies try to stay ahead of cybercriminals, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. Individuals pursuing a cybersecurity career may be interested to know that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for information security analysts is projected to grow 35% on a national level from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.1