Pavitra's notes

Anyone can join cybersecurity if they wanted to

Cybersecurity is a vast field and there are so many things in it which one can specialize on. There is literally no end to learning. But it takes a lot time, dedication and unrelenting passion for it.

It doesn't matter what race, gender or background one comes from. What matters is the hunger to learn. There have been people from all kinds of background: like hairdressers, lawyers, and other fields who have joined cybersecurity. They have held various positions in cybersecurity.

With the world moving to digital space more and more, number of cyber attacks, phishing scams, ransomware and other offensive events are on the rise. Cybersecurity is the need of the hour where talent is not keeping up with the need. Businesses cannot afford to lose their reputation by being vulnerable to hackers. Which is why cybersecurity is the need for the hour and the more number of people join it, the more talent will be available to fight off the bad guys who are trying to ruin the lives of civilians.