I wish to pursue a career as a cyber security professional. How should I begin my journey?
In order to become a cyber security expert you should have below skills
-Math and computer science.
-Problem solving and creative thinking.
-Writing and communication with other people.
-Self motivation for continued learning and studying to keep ahead of the hackers.
You can earn a bachelor's degree. Alongwith, your degree you can also do below certifications course
-Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
-Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
-Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
-Systems Administration and Network Security (SANS)
Good Luck!!
You can do certification course if you are a graduate but will be good if you are a computer degree holder like BCA.there are so many certifications in Cyber Security.The most popular course is : Cyber security and computer Forensics. And if you are planning for MCA after BCA then distance mode will suit you along with certificate courses in Cyber Security.
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There are multiple master courses in Cyber Security which you can do, here are a list of few courses you can also do as per your interest.
Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics
Master in Digital Security
MSc in Digital Security and Forensics
MSc Cyber Security
MSc Computer Forensics & Cyber Security
Good Luck!