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CyberSeek Career Pathway: Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator (Entry-level Position)

Interested in a cybersecurity career that puts you on the cutting edge of computer forensics and fighting cybercrime? If you answered “yes,” then the Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator role might be the exact fit for you.

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field with an ever-increasing demand for skilled cybersecurity experts. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that between 2016 and 2026, the number of jobs in the cybersecurity field will grow by 28%. Statistics like this one are an excellent indicator that job opportunities will be plentiful for many years to come. Think about it this way: as long as there’s crime, you’ll have a job!

In this article, we’ll look at the nuts and bolts of what it’s like to be a Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator. What the job is like, how you become one, and what your long-term career may look like are just a few characteristics we’ll explore using CyberSeek’s Career Pathways tool. This entry-level role is a great foothold for breaking into the cybersecurity field. The technical skills you develop as a Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator will open doors to mid-level careers like Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Consultant, and Penetration & Vulnerability Tester.

The CyberSeek Career Pathway Tool

The Career Pathway tool from CyberSeek will teach us the ins and outs of the Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator position. The Career Pathway tool is an interactive website where you can explore the latest information for cybersecurity jobs.

So who benefits most from using the Career Pathway tool?

Students: Are you in school and trying to plan out your future? The CyberSeek Career Pathway tool is the perfect place to start. The interactive tool teaches you everything you need to know about making informed decisions about your future career. What you should major in, how much money you can expect (Read more...)

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Infosec Resources authored by Christine McKenzie. Read the original post at: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infosecResources/~3/8nJZiPgfVyQ/