What This Role Does A Security Architect designs how security is built into systems before they are deployed and as they grow. This role focuses on creating secure structures, defining security standards, and ensuring that technology scales safely as organizations expand. Security Architects think about the big picture: how applications, networks, data, users, and cloud […]
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What This Role Does A Cyber Risk Analyst helps organizations understand, prioritize, and manage digital risks. This role focuses on answering key questions such as: Cyber Risk Analysts don’t fix systems directly. They help leaders and teams see risk clearly and make informed, responsible decisions. Their work connects technology, people, and organizational goals. Why This
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What This Role Does A Threat Hunter actively searches for cyber threats that may already be inside systems but have not been detected yet. Unlike roles that respond to alerts, Threat Hunters proactively look for signs of hidden or unusual behavior, even when no alarms have been triggered. Their work focuses on asking one key
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What This Role Does A Threat Intelligence Analyst studies cyber threats to understand who attackers are, how they operate, and what they are likely to do next. This role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information about digital threats before they cause harm. Threat Intelligence Analysts turn raw information into insights that help security teams
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What This Role Does A Digital Forensics Analyst investigates digital evidence to understand what happened after a cybersecurity incident. This role focuses on collecting, preserving, and analyzing data from computers, servers, mobile devices, and digital systems. Digital Forensics Analysts look for facts, timelines, and traces left behind — helping teams understand how an incident occurred
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What This Role Does An Incident Responder is responsible for taking action when a cybersecurity incident happens. This role focuses on detecting, containing, investigating, and recovering from security events such as account compromises, malware infections, data exposure, or system disruptions. Incident Responders work when something unexpected occurs — helping stop the issue, limit damage, and
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What This Role Does A Systems Security Engineer designs, builds, and maintains systems with security built in from the beginning. This role focuses on making systems secure by design, rather than fixing problems after they happen. Systems Security Engineers work closely with operating systems, servers, applications, and infrastructure to ensure that security controls are properly
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What This Role Does A Network Security Specialist helps protect the connections that allow systems, devices, and people to communicate. This role focuses on securing networks, monitoring traffic, and controlling access between systems. Network Security Specialists ensure that data moves safely between users, applications, and services — without being intercepted, altered, or misused. Every secure
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What This Role Does A Security Awareness Specialist helps people understand how to use technology safely and responsibly. This role focuses on education, communication, and behavior, rather than fixing systems or responding to technical alerts. Security Awareness Specialists design learning materials, deliver training, and help users recognize risks such as phishing, scams, unsafe sharing, and
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What This Role Does An IT Support Specialist helps people use technology safely and effectively. This role focuses on supporting users, maintaining systems, and solving everyday technical problems that affect accounts, devices, and access to digital services. In many organizations, IT Support Specialists are the first point of contact when something doesn’t work — or
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