By DeVry University
August 7, 2023
8 min read
August 7, 2023
8 min read
If you’re considering a career in the cyber security industry, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the different roles and responsibilities of professionals in this field. Cyber security professionals keep the information networks and data systems our economy relies on safe from attacks that can result in the loss or exposure of sensitive personal or financial data. Cyber security auditors play a particularly important role in this IT security ecosystem, by making sure security is tight and looking for areas where defenses can be bolstered.
In this article, we will take a close look at what’s required to prepare to pursue a career as a cyber security auditor. We will list some of the skills needed for the role and the responsibilities that come along with the job. Finally, we’ll take a look at the projected job growth and opportunities in this important occupation.
1Qualifying degree and certificate programs include: associate degree programs in Engineering Technology, Information Technology and Networking or Network Systems Administration; bachelor’s degree programs in Computer Information Systems, Engineering Technology, Information Technology and Networking, Network and Communications Management or Software Development; and certificate programs in Cyber Security, Data Mining and Analytics, Software Design and Solutions, Web Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Information Technology Essentials, Networking Essentials or Programming Essentials.
2Qualifying degree and certificate programs include DeVry’s Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems, Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s in Information Technology & Networking, Bachelor’s in Network & Communications Management, Bachelor’s in Software Development, Associate in Engineering Technology, Associate in Information Technology & Networking, Associate in Network Systems Administration, Cyber Security Certificate, Cloud Computing Certificate, Data Mining & Analytics, Internet of Things Certificate, Software Design & Solutions Certificate, Web & Mobile Application Development Certificate, Information Technology Essentials Certificate, Networking Essentials Certificate and our Programming Essentials Certificate.
3Excludes any certifications DeVry already provides financial assistance for via current programs.
4Students may participate in one DeVry-based scholars program only. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program that is most beneficial for them. Students who qualify for multiple programs must confirm, in writing, the scholars program in which they wish to participate prior to starting classes at DeVry University.
5https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
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