Cyber Security is an ever growing sector in the world of IT and more companies are realising its importance meaning more jobs and development than ever before. In this blog, we will go into detail on some of the main reasons you should look into a potential career in cyber security.

  • Protecting yours and your companies valuable data:  Security is incredibly important for any business, whether it is physical security guards at a store or security procedures for your website and content. Cyber security is crucial for any business in today’s age where there are over 10,000,000 Businesses that use E-commerce and other digital services. The protection of your brand and assets are essential, otherwise you could risk identity theft putting the whole organisation at risk of cyber-attacks.
  • Valuable computer knowledge: While taking part in cyber security practices at work you can pick up valuable general knowledge about computers you can use in your own time away from work. These transferable skills will also give you a sense of security for you and any family you may live with.
  • High demand: With companies realising the importance of cyber security. More and more jobs are becoming available making it a much more sought after skill/profession. Investing some time and learning into cyber security early will give you an advantage and will allow you to possibly teach it yourself one day and more opportunities. A big reason for this surge in demand is during the pandemic, people working from home has created a strong front for hackers and other cyber criminals to attack vulnerable people as computers are being used now more than ever. This has put a heavy demand on cyber security as with the more people using computers means much more malware and other dangers being developed.
  • Safe from all threats: Cyber security isn’t only important for businesses, it is also important for everyday use for all devices including mobile phones. Before I mentioned how it is important for business but it is important for everybody. For instance, without proper cyber security practices, your social media accounts are at risk at can be breached and your reputation and possibly your job could be tarnished. That’s just one of many security breaches that can occur, financial information can also be at risk especially with practices such as phishing being very popular within scamming. On the web anything could potentially be a trap and within a few clicks on the wrong web material, and malware could be installed within your device often times resulting in significant consequences such as ransomware and other threats to you and your personal data. Cyber security seeks to put an end to all threats to the dangers of the web and it will continue to expand until the issue is resolved, it is a big reason as to why the demand is so high.
  • Make the web safe: When starting a role within cyber security whether it is a small training course, an apprenticeship or even as chief security manager of a company. You are helping the web become a much safer and better place in an ever-expanding market with endless benefits and advantages for your future in IT and the internet in general.

Launch your cyber career with our Digital Bytesize course

If you are interested in a career in cyber, why not take part in our free 3-week Digital Bytesize course where you will learn more about cyber security and various other high demand skills such as: 

– IT technical support

– Network infrastructures

– Computer programming

– Digital career progression

– CV writing

Once you have completed our course you will be rewarded an industry-recognised Level 2 accreditation and £200 to support your cyber journey. The course is free and available for those who are 19+, unemployed, and not in government-funded education.      

Learn more & sign up at https://www.b2wgroup.com/digital-bytesize/

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