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Network Security:
- Skills: Firewalls, VPNs, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Network Monitoring.
- Scope: Protecting networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 per year.
Endpoint Security:
- Skills: Antivirus, Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
- Scope: Securing individual devices like computers, laptops, and mobile devices from cyber threats.
- Salary Range: $70,000 – $110,000 per year.
Cloud Security:
- Skills: Cloud architecture, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Security Groups.
- Scope: Securing data and applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Application Security:
- Skills: Code analysis, Penetration Testing, Secure Software Development.
- Scope: Protecting software applications from vulnerabilities and ensuring secure coding practices.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Identity and Access Management (IAM):
- Skills: Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Scope: Managing user access to systems and applications, ensuring only authorized users have access.
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 per year.
Data Security:
- Skills: Encryption, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Database Security.
- Scope: Protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Incident Response:
- Skills: Incident Handling, Digital Forensics, Threat Intelligence.
- Scope: Responding to and managing security incidents to minimize damage.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Security Awareness and Training:
- Skills: Training program development, Social Engineering awareness.
- Scope: Educating employees on security best practices to prevent human-related security risks.
- Salary Range: $70,000 – $110,000 per year.
Physical Security:
- Skills: Access Control Systems, Surveillance Systems, Facility Security.
- Scope: Protecting physical assets and facilities from unauthorized access or damage.
- Salary Range: $75,000 – $115,000 per year.
Cryptography:
- Skills: Encryption algorithms, Key Management.
- Scope: Securing communication and data through mathematical techniques.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Threat Intelligence:
- Skills: Threat analysis, Information sharing.
- Scope: Gathering and analyzing information to understand and mitigate potential cyber threats.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Mobile Security:
- Skills: Mobile Device Management (MDM), Mobile Application Security.
- Scope: Securing mobile devices and applications from security threats.
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 per year.
Wireless Security:
- Skills: Wireless network protocols, Encryption.
- Scope: Securing wireless networks from unauthorized access and attacks.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Firewall Management:
- Skills: Firewall configuration, Rule Management.
- Scope: Managing and configuring firewalls to control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 per year.
Penetration Testing:
- Skills: Ethical hacking, Vulnerability assessment.
- Scope: Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities through simulated attacks.
- Salary Range: $95,000 – $135,000 per year.
Security Operations Center (SOC):
- Skills: Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Threat Detection.
- Scope: Monitoring and responding to security incidents in real-time.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Security Policy and Governance:
- Skills: Policy development, Compliance management.
- Scope: Establishing and enforcing security policies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Vulnerability Management:
- Skills: Vulnerability scanning, Patch Management.
- Scope: Identifying and managing vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):
- Skills: Log analysis, Correlation, SIEM platforms.
- Scope: Collecting and analyzing security event data to detect and respond to threats.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Web Security:
- Skills: Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Secure coding practices.
- Scope: Protecting websites and web applications from cyber threats.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Email Security:
- Skills: Email Filtering, Anti-Phishing measures.
- Scope: Protecting email systems from spam, phishing, and other email-based threats.
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 per year.
Internet of Things (IoT) Security:
- Skills: IoT protocols, Device Security.
- Scope: Securing IoT devices and networks from cyber threats.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Virtual Private Network (VPN):
- Skills: VPN protocols, Configuration.
- Scope: Securing communications over the internet through encrypted connections.
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 per year.
Biometric Security:
- Skills: Biometric systems, Authentication.
- Scope: Using biological traits for authentication and access control.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Forensics and Digital Investigation:
- Skills: Digital Forensics tools, Investigation techniques.
- Scope: Investigating and analyzing cyber incidents for legal and recovery purposes.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Secure Software Development:
- Skills: Secure coding practices, Code review.
- Scope: Integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Supply Chain Security:
- Skills: Vendor Risk Management, Supply Chain Assessment.
- Scope: Ensuring the security of the supply chain to prevent cyber threats originating from third-party partners.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Risk Management:
- Skills: Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Security Metrics.
- Scope: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to an organization’s information assets.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Skills: Compliance Auditing, Legal Knowledge.
- Scope: Ensuring that an organization complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
- Skills: Business Impact Analysis, Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Plans.
- Scope: Planning and implementing strategies to ensure the organization can continue its critical operations in the face of disasters.
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year.
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