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Explore career options in cyber securityHere you can find information on the types of careers and employment pathways available within cyber security or information technology (networks and security).You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.Studies within cyber security opens diverse and promising career pathways across various industries. Graduates can pursue roles such as information security analyst, responsible for protecting an organisation''s computer systems and networks from cyber-attacks. They might become ethical hackers, identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities, or cybersecurity consultants, advising businesses on best practices and security strategies. Other potential positions include security software developer, incident responder and network security engineer. With the increasing reliance on digital technologies, opportunities in government, healthcare, finance, and tech companies are particularly abundant, and the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is expected to continue growing rapidly.Career fieldsNetwork securityApplication securityCyber threat intelligencePenetration testingGovernance, risk, and complianceSecurity architectureIdentity and access managementEmployment rolesInformation security analystSecurity operations center analystPenetration tester (ethical hackerjunior)In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:clarifying your specific career directionincreasing your chances of being offered a job.The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation''s Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to fostering quality education and a more equitable and just society, where everyone has a chance to thrive while fostering partnerships for the goals.Further careers informationCareers counsellingIndividual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree. #J-18808-Ljbffr