2020 has been a tough year and due to global changes because of the pandemic, there is one thing that immensely increased —  cyberattacks. Hackers targeted from pharmaceuticals to mobile apps, to even e-commerce stores, and the attacks and raids of hackers have only been increasing ever since. Regardless of the nature and size of an organization, every big and small industry or company has private data and for that, they need a security expert. And as the never-ending cyber crimes are increasing with each passing day, the demand for defenders is increasing simultaneously, as well. Moreover, the statistics show that cybercrimes may cause up to $6 trillion damage in the future and would be impacting 74% of organizations. This means that not only does the demand for security protectors increase but also that their demand and availability of security experts ratio is off balance.

In the coming years, many organizations would be requiring cybersecurity experts and would be offering IT jobs, since there are growth and threat to the systems of almost all businesses around the globe. It is ideal for young people if they have an interest, then to go into the field of cybersecurity and IT to gain further experience. Also for those who are already experienced and certified, they should know that they still have many battles to fight.

In this article, we will be talking about the upcoming in-demand, highest-paying cybersecurity, and IT jobs in 2021.

Information Security Analyst

As the name suggests, the information security analyst analyses the health of the IT system within the company. They are professionals responsible to look into the potential threat of any security breaches. With their knowledge and expertise, they then implement security measures in the IT infrastructure of the company to protect if from any attacks. Another job they are meant to do is to keep all the software updates and on full security. Since they are IT experts, they also sometimes teach the other employees and guide them about any new applications and software.

Average annual salary in USD: $71,398 +4,042 bonus +2,588 profit sharing

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Ethical Hacker

Certified security professionals licensed to penetrate into the company’s infrastructure to locate vulnerabilities in the system is known as an ethical hacker. Another name used for them is also white hat hackers. Unlike the black hat hackers, the white hat hackers use the same methods, however, more ethically and with the permission granted by each individual organization. When the flaw in the system has been detected, they with other professionals turn to find the best methods and measures to tighten the security of the company. They then apply those methods and also run risk assessment tests in order to prevent any attacks in the future.

The average annual salary in USD: $91k

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Digital Forensic Analyst

Working with evidence left by hackers, these professionals dig into the system looking for material that they can work with to retrieve valuable information or to understand the intensity and cause of an attack. Digital Forensic Analyst may work with law enforcement agencies to work on cybercrime cases. These professionals are trained to be able to retrieve data that has been deleted or moved to different unknown locations. They carry many jobs and tasks by following trails of evidence to get to the root of the crime and to reverse what all has gone wrong. With their help companies bare the least damage after an attack. With their research and investigation, they also make sure to reach the hackers.

Average Annual Salary in USD: $72,019

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Penetration Tester/Vulnerability Analyst

A penetration test is an analytical approach taken by experts who get into an IT system from the POV of a hacker and assess the weak points. The professionals who carry these tests are known as penetration testers of vulnerability analysts.  They are aware of numerous methods that help them to get to the root cause of any malicious activities. Some of the methods that they use are known as social engineering penetration. Network penetration testing. Database penetration testing and many others. These experts have been trained with scenarios out of the real world and know how to tackle hundreds of different situations.

Average Annual Salary in USD: $82k

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Security Software Developer

Every organization needs secure software that integrates reliable security practices into its design and development. The professional that makes that possible is known as a security software developer. Depending on the nature and size of the organization, the responsibility of a security software developer fluctuates. They could lead or manage a software development team or also build an efficient software-based security strategy.

Average Annual Salary in USD: $88k

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Incident Handler

HIPPA, GDPR, and other data regulation handling organizations have suggested that all eCommerce businesses or those businesses with an online presence, should have an incident handler. The job of an incident handler is to actively take notice of an on-going breach and to make it stop from going further or causing any more damage. Moreover, they also look into systems and analyze the breach was caused and how to prevent it in the future. They also test organizations’ security systems to make sure that no breaches ever occur. A part of their job is to stop an intrusion beforehand. When an organization is under threat or under attack, they are the first to respond. They could be a part of an individual organization as an incident handler, work as a freelancer, or be on board with law enforcement as well.

Average Annual Salary in USD: $79k

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Endnote

With growing threats, every company around the globe needs at least one cybersecurity expert on board that not only helps them prevent attacks but also retrieve important data, reach hackers, fight back and keep the organization’s data safe. As technology develops the number of jobs and the need only increases. It is ideal for all experts to stay up-to-date and to choose their careers wisely.