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Currently , college degrees are still the most appropriate means to secure a career in cybersecurity : “ Of course , the subjects or courses will change greatly in the coming years , but the prestige offered by university degrees will still be the desirable mode of training ,” Curran adds . “ Having said this , apprenticeships will always play a role as they have done in many engineering disciplines in the past . However , this will naturally require further investment and greater collaboration between government and industry leaders .”
“For growth industries like cybersecurity , there is simply not enough staff to meet current sector challenges ”
KEVIN CURRAN PROFESSOR OF CYBERSECURITY ULSTER UNIVERSITY
Where should the cybersecurity industry be focusing its efforts ? At the moment , there is a demand for cloud security experts . However , in the future , it will be difficult to find professionals with the necessary skills required to secure a cloud infrastructure , especially as the platform grows in complexity , Curran predicts . “ Even now , it is hard to find cybersecurity staff with good experience in this area . As the technology evolves , new challenges will arise resulting in even more high paying specialist jobs in this area .”
Cloud security is crucial for several reasons . “ Firstly , it protects sensitive data stored from unauthorised access , theft , and loss ,” says Curran . “ It also helps organisations comply with industry regulations and privacy standards , builds customer trust and gives companies a competitive edge . This is just one example of why there needs to be more security professionals in the field . It is also important to remember that cloud security follows a shared responsibility model , customers are equally responsible for securing their data and applications . cybermagazine . com 79