Introduction:
These days everything is getting digital so why not crimes too,well you might have seen some websites or ads who offer you different precious things in just a little amount of money when you try to claim that reward they might ask you about your personal details or bank card's details once you put the right information which they ask you within a few seconds your bank balance becomes zero.Such type of scams and frauds are known as Cyber Crime or you can say every type of online crime/scam is called as Cyber Crime .So the question is here who's responsibility is to stop them.Well the answer is there Country's Government some private limited companies are also in market to save you from such scammers but they might charge you some fee for this.That's why every developed country has its own cyber security team who defends there country's against such scammers and Uk has its own too.So,today we will discuss about how you can get job in Uk's Cyber Security.
Requirements:
1.Education
First thing which is required is required is basic knowledge of computer.You should must know all computer shortcuts.You should have a little bit knowledge how to handle viruses malware and every other type of basic knowledge about computer.After that you can search about some good universities related to cyber security.Here is the list of some best universities related to cyber security which may help you to get job in cyber security.
- University of Oxford - Cybersecurity Center
- University of Cambridge - Cybercrime Center
- University of Edinburgh - Center for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security
- University of Warwick - Cyber Security Center
- University of Southampton - Cyber Security Academy
Note:-All the universities will teach you about different fields of Cyber Security.We will highly recommend you to go to the website off all these websites and collect data about what courses they provide and in which filed then you should select that which. university is best for you.So do research before getting admission in any website.
2.Experience
Now after a lot of struggling and research finally you have gotten admission in an university. Now your study is ongoing but these days only study doesn't work you must have experience of what you are studying.So Its time to gain some experience.You can join some private cyber security companies to gain some experience but if you are too new in cyber security they might charge you a small amount of fee to provide you experience.But if you have some knowledge and practice of it they might provide experience you in free.One thing keep in mind is that you might have to face too much tough time to find very well private cyber security companies to give you free experience so don't be afraid of hard work and keep going on.
3.Certificates
Now you have all knowledge about your finalized cyber security field also you have too much experience but its almost impossible for you to get job in cyber security companies without any Certificate related to cyber security.This step is very important in building your career so choose it very wisely.Here are some important certificates which we highly recommend you to have at least one of them
1.CompTIA Security+
2.Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
3.Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
You should also look forward for some certifications.
4.Resume/CV And Cover Letter
After all of these you would have to create your cv and cover letter a good cv always leaves a good impression so try to create it by your mind and also attach all of your important documents,certificates etc.
5.Your Age Must Be 18+
How To Get Job:
Now you have everything ready to go and now its time to look forward for job.Now we will discuss how you can easily get job into cyber security companies.
Firstly you can go to such companies form where you got experience if they don't show interest in you leave them and move on.
Now search on internet about cyber security companies who are hiring newbies.Note when you will enter in practical field you need to focus on improving yourself.In starting you might not get handsome amount of salary so don't be panic just accept it and keep improving yourself later on you will be hired by good company's too and will start receiving a handsome amount of salary.
Last Step is very important you should attend cyber security events,conferences,meetups during and after your certification to build professional network and to create references this will help you a lot in getting a good job right after your certification.For Example You Attend an event there you meet a person who's name is jimmy you talk to him and tell him what are you doing and might ask him about his career Suppose He tells you he is the CEO of a cyber security company.After a long time you both meet again in an event he might remember you you should again talk to him this time convince him in exchanging number.Like this if you continue to meet each other this might develop a friendship zone between both of you and after your certification when you are in need of job you might ask him to get you into his company surely he will agree. So this is how references work so you should also focus on it.
Our Advice:
Cyber threats are too common these days we encourage that you have take stand to fight against these criminals.In the whole scenario our advice to you is that you should not be discouraged by challenges also focus on building networks and creating references.Always work hard and smart and keep going on. Our best wishes are always with you.We Hope Our Content was very helpful to you.