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  In this article, we will break down common domains in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is becoming a broader field as more industries migrate onto the Internet and become a part of the digital landscape. That means there are cybersecurity needs in nearly every industry in addition to cybersecurity being an industry itself. Security roles are no longer just the hacker stereotype of cracking into systems and writing code all the time; cybersecurity as a whole encompasses many skills that work together. In this article, we’ll break down some of the big domains in the cybersecurity industry. There are lots of overlap between different domains and cybersecurity careers, so keep in mind that the domains are not drawn with hard lines, especially as they keep evolving! Photo by Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash Security engineering This section refers to the technical implementation of various forms of security. Information security , or InfoSec, protects data in any form from being accessed,...

  We’ll define what cybersecurity is, exactly! As we become increasingly connected through the Internet by access through the computer, our phones, and even household devices, security has become a hot topic. Attacks can happen from any corner. What happens if someone gains control of your computer or phone? Or someone gains control of just your Google account? On an enterprise level, attacks on computer systems can also breach millions of pieces of personal data, including credit card information. Governments are also vulnerable to attacks that expose sensitive data. Cybersecurity involves everyone and every entity - from you and your neighbors, to organizations, to companies, to governments. The Internet has completely revolutionized the way we communicate with each other and share information. Many of us spend hours on social media and online group chats. Nearly all institutions have some sort of computer system administration to keep track of accounts, and buying and selling th...