Cyber security: a well-paid, challenging job that’s always in demand

Cyber security: a well-paid, challenging job that’s always in demand

Cyber security is a way of fighting against and preventing cyber crime. It’s a field that’s growing rapidly as the techniques to create cyber attacks become more and more advanced.

As attacks grow more common, cyber security professionals are increasingly in demand. But in the UK, there are not enough qualified experts doing the job.

This means it’s a great career to think about.

Why should you work in cyber security?

• It’s in-demand: big businesses, governments and websites such as Facebook and Twitter all want skilled cyber experts.
• It’s well-paid: this demand means that even 21 year olds can earn up to £350 a day!
• It’s challenging: cyber attacks can take many forms, so security professionals are constantly learning and improving their skills to keep up.

Who works in cyber security?

People from many different backgrounds and with different qualifications all work in cyber security. Watch our new video to see who they are: