Kaspersky: Cybersecurity has never been so essential

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Covid-19 has forced companies to accelerate their digital transformations, and this is good and important news for those who work or want to work in the cybersecurity area . Just a few weeks after social isolation measures required drastic changes in economic activities, companies around the world have already greece mobile database how sensitive the issue of digital security is. And also the severity of the damage that a lack of care in the security area can cause to all operations.

In recent months, there have been several reports of companies being affected by hacker attacks. Not even hospitals have been spared. The fact is that never before has so much information been exchanged via the cloud, and the internet has become even more interesting to cybercriminals. For this reason, the market has realized how much of a shortage of professionals specialized in digital security there still is. According to a recent report by (ISC)², a non-profit organization specialized in training professionals in the sector, there are at least 600,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions in Latin America alone. And the number of vacancies is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

For those who are interested in the subject and would like to delve deeper, there has never been a better time. For those who like technology but are still unsure of which path to take, it is recommended to think a little more about this possibility.

Goodbye IT guy
Until the last decade, being responsible for a company's digital security basically meant taking care of installing antivirus software , backing up machines, updating systems and even playing the role of the "annoying" person who blocked access to websites and social networks. Normally, these tasks were left to the famous "IT guy", a professional with general computer knowledge, in charge of all technological matters - with cybersecurity being just one of them, and not always a priority.

But this reality has changed drastically for at least five years. The multiplication of devices connected to corporate networks, the intense exchange of information in the cloud and the growth of criminal organizations have made cybersecurity a very complex issue. I believe that nowadays it is even irresponsible for a company not to have specialized professionals. And if we reflect on what awaits us in the next decade, we will see that the current scenario is just the “tip of the iceberg” of a market that is expanding rapidly.

Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find large companies employing dozens – and even hundreds – of digital security experts. But the expansion of 5G and the consequent acceleration of the use of intelligent machines will increase this demand even more. In Brazil, another catalyst is the General Data Protection Law, which is creating a race for experts in the subject, since companies and industries need to comply with the legislation, otherwise they may suffer serious financial penalties if they do not properly take care of their information.

In addition to knowledge and practical skills, I would like to highlight other important skills for those who want to enter this field. One of them is curiosity. The cybersecurity market is always presenting something new. It could be a new threat, defense technique or product launch. The fact is that professionals need to constantly update themselves to keep up with the rapid changes.

Another fundamental requirement is business knowledge. For example, to protect the IT system of a finance company, it is necessary to know the most common attacks against these organizations and also the most appropriate technologies for their defense. This knowledge will also allow for saving resources, since the professional will know how to direct purchases according to specific needs, avoiding waste with unnecessary acquisitions.