Cyber security refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. Cyber security may also be referred to as information technology security.
Cyber security is becoming increasingly significant due to the increased reliance on computer systems and the Internet. With the global business environment shifting gears to online operations, and more and more people becoming technology reliant, the scope of cyber security has widened significantly in terms of skill sets and jobs.
Nearly every sector and every industry requires cyber security professionals. A lot of job opportunities are there in Financial Services, Health Care, Manufacturing and Retail sector.
Jobs opportunities
NASSCOM reported that India alone would need 1 million cyber security professionals by 2020. Some of the top companies like Accenture, PWC, HCL Technologies ,Cisco Systems and Google are hiring CS professionals currently.