Cyber Security Engineer
If you like designing secure systems, implementing security measures, and solving security challenges this role is for you.
A Cyber Security Engineer designs and deploys security systems to safeguard IT infrastructure. They implement encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection to protect against cyber threats and ensure data integrity.
Skills you’ll need: Automation, Research, Agile Methodology, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security
Cyber Security Engineer
If you like designing secure systems, implementing security measures, and solving security challenges this role is for you.
A Cyber Security Engineer designs and deploys security systems to safeguard IT infrastructure. They implement encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection to protect against cyber threats and ensure data integrity.
Skills you’ll need: Automation, Research, Agile Methodology, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security
Recommended credentials
Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation
Course 1 of 4
Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals
Course 2 of 4
Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals
Course 3 of 4
Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals
Course 4 of 4
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