Chapter 2: Which Career Field Is Best for You?

In the previous chapter, you experienced cybersecurity from a bird's-eye view. In this chapter, we are going to take a deep dive into cybersecurity and learn about its different fields. As we go further, we will also be looking at varied career opportunities, and how to determine which cybersecurity field is best for you.

By the end of this chapter, you will have an overview of definitions, job requirements, and the expectations of several well-known cybersecurity positions listed in the fields of Risk Assessment, Governance, Threat Intelligence, Security Operation, Security Architecture, and Cybersecurity Education.

In addition, I will be guiding you through how to determine a cybersecurity career ...

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