There are many different routes you can take in the cyber industry, each dependent on your interests, skillset, and aspirations.

Being aware of the different cyber specialisms can help you map out your career path and define a clear trajectory for the course of your working life. For newcomers to the cyber industry, it’s good to be aware of which pathways are interchangeable, and which aren’t. This can help you aim for the right role for you and Be a CyberPRO®

The UK Cyber Security Council has defined 16 different pathways:

Cyber Security Pathways

Digital Forensics

Digital Forensics

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Cyber Threat Intelligence

Cyber Threat Intelligence

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Cyber Security Generalist

Cyber Security Generalist

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Cyber Security Management

Cyber Security Management

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Incident Response

Incident Response

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Network Monitoring & Intrusion Detection

Network Monitoring & Intrusion Detection

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Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Management

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Security Testing

Security Testing

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Cryptography & Communications Security

Cryptography & Communications Security

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Secure Operations

Secure Operations

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Identity & Access Management

Identity & Access Management

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Secure System Architecture & Design

Secure System Architecture & Design

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Cyber Security Audit & Assurance

Cyber Security Audit & Assurance

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Data Protection & Privacy

Data Protection & Privacy

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Secure System Development

Secure System Development

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Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management

Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management

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