Journal Entry #11

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYtmuHbhmS0. Think about how the description of the cybersecurity analyst job relates to social behaviors. Write a paragraph describing social themes that arise in the presentation.

In the referenced video a woman discussed the role of cybersecurity analyst. The factors described when determining if someone wanted to take this role included: cost of living, job field growth, education, and income.

There is an increased need for cybersecurity analysts as cyberwarfare and technology has progressed. People are becoming more aware of potential threats and the need for cyber security professionals. This means that the job field is in greater demand than ever before.

The education piece is quite interesting when brought up from a social aspect. While there is a greater demand for security professionals, they do not all need to follow the same pipeline. Some folks may enter the field with a college degree while others can earn certifications and show off their experience via uploading their own programs to places such as Github. This allows for a socially diverse group of people in this field There is a potential for high income in this field starting low as 95k a year, depending on location. This allows for entry level personnel to improve their financial situations.

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