- Salaries are high for experienced, infosec workers.
- According to Indeed.com, the average annual salary for a Cybersecurity Analyst in the USA is $94,828.00.[1]
2. The need for infosec workers increasing outpacing demand.
- Infosec jobs are in every organization, across every industry.
3. There are a variety of positions within infosec. You can probably find a role that you love! A sampling includes.
- Information Security Analyst
- SOC Analyst
- Cloud Security Analyst
- Consultant
- Chief Security Officer
4. The power is in your hands to obtain the necessary skills and certification.
- You as an infosec worker have control over what certifications and specialization you go for. Even if you don’t have a degree, you can enter with a HS diploma or GED and build your career through experience.
- Don’t believe me? Even Google® does not require a degree anymore.[2]
5. Cybersecurity positions are ideal for work at home.
- Darn near every position in infosec can be done from home with a laptop and VPN.
- Employers are likely to allow you to choose a schedule where you can work a blend of at home or in the office, or totally at home.
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