Who are they:
Cyber Guardians are like the ambulance you hear rushing to the hospital. Once an attack has been identified, these folks are first on the scene to make sure the chaos is being controlled. These folks make sure any hack or breach that’s taking place is immediately stopped as soon as possible.
Why are they needed?
These quick thinkers are needed to secure the scene, fix any damage that took place, and put everything back in place.
How do they do this?
They accomplish this by using the tools to contain the threat, remove it, and learn how to prevent it.
What's the professional Career Title?
Incident Responder
Who are they:
These rule makers make sure that the team is safe from criminals and that everything is up to date.
Why are they needed?
They do this by testing each part of the team’s environment. There are specific approaches to make sure each device is secured and all data is protected. Regardless if the information is being sent over the internet or if its stored in a local device.
After they test everything, they make it easier to understand for the rest of the team so any problems can be solved.
How do they do this?
These Rule makers are needed to find weaknesses before the bad guys do.
What's the professional Career Title?
Security Auditor
Who are they:
These detectives investigate the crime after it takes place, usually solving how the criminal got in and why it worked.
**Do not confuse these detectives with the responders. The responders are there to STOP the attack from happening; these detectives are there to create the full picture of how everything went down from the beginning to the point the responders were brought on.**
Why are they needed?
Digital Detectives are needed because they uncover the "how" it was done. They recreate the timeline of the threat actor's activity.
How do they do this?
They accomplish this by looking into the evidence and using other tools to grab more data if needed.
What's the professional Career Title?
Digital Forensic Analyst
Who are they:
These creators make data unreadable to everyone except the people who are meant to read it.
Why are they needed?
They are needed to keep sensitive information safe. For example, Credit card information and your health data.
Side note: This contributes to the C in the CIA Triad (The goals of cybersecurity are covered in the online workshop here)
How do they do this?
They use math and difficult equations to scramble (encrypt) the information.
What's the professional Career Title?
Crytographer
Who are they:
These people create software and apps to protect computers and devices from hackers.
Why are they needed?
The builders matter because tools are needed to defend against cyber attacks. They write secure code and design software.
Fun fact: These folks are needed more than ever as your parents and their generation did NOT create apps securely and hackers started using the software for bad purposes.
How do they do this?
They do their job by learning different coding languages and creating whatever their minds allow.
What's the professional Career Title?
Secure Software Developers
Who are they:
You know how your school has a counselor you can talk to whenever you’re experiencing a problem? Well, cyber security has something similar, and these guides advise groups on how to protect their digital assets.
Why are they needed?
They help identify security risks, recommend improvements, and answer questions that teams may have. “Two minds are better than one,” or whatever they say, lol.
How do they do this?
These consultants analyze security strategies and recommend the ideal changes. They also are more commonly known to specialize in a specific area of cybersecurity (like the ones included here).
What's the professional Career Title?
Security Consultants
Who are they:
Cyber Guardians are like the ambulance you hear rushing to the hospital. Once an attack has been identified, these folks are first on the scene to make sure the chaos is being controlled. These folks make sure any hack or breach that’s taking place is immediately stopped as soon as possible.
Why are they needed?
These quick thinkers are needed to secure the scene, fix any damage that took place, and put everything back in place.
How do they do this?
They accomplish this by using the tools to contain the threat, remove the threat, and learn how to prevent it.
Who are they:
These are the friendly hackers. These individuals do exactly what hackers do and try to break into the network, steal information, or cause disruption.
Why are they needed?
They uncovered the same weaknesses that hackers can discover. The most commonly known role in cybersecurity as people assume it's all hacking. But, in this instance, they literally are.
“To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.”
How do they do this?
They use the same tools as hackers. (Which is ironic as hackers use legitimate software that is meant to protect.)
What's the professional Career Title?
Pen Testers (Penetration Testers)
Who are they:
Cyber Guardians are like the ambulance you hear rushing to the hospital. Once an attack has been identified, these folks are first on the scene to make sure the chaos is being controlled. These folks make sure any hack or breach that’s taking place is immediately stopped as soon as possible.
Why are they needed?
These quick thinkers are needed to secure the scene, fix any damage that took place, and put everything back in place.
How do they do this?
They accomplish this by using the tools to contain the threat, remove the threat, and learn how to prevent it.
Who are they:
These protectors make sure everything is running smoothly each day. All systems are working; everything is as it should be.
Why are they needed?
They are needed to fix any issues that prevent the team from working. These folks are NOT limited to only security problems. They fix ALL systems. If it has a power source, they fix it!
How do they do this?
By being good at it. LOL (Couldn’t help myself). They manage user access, create accounts, and implement security changes. For example, Any recommendations from the Safety Rule Maker or Online Safety Guide.
What's the professional Career Title?
System Admin (System Administrator)
Who are they:
These inventors design the blueprint for the team’s cyber defenses. Think of a Bob the Builder that builds the environment that all devices use on the network.
Why are they needed?
These people are needed to make sure the infrastructure is secure.
How do they do this?
They plan, research, and design strong security infrastructure.
What's the professional Career Title?
Security Architect
Who are they:
{ME!!! Lol. Y’all know I had to save the best for last}
Tech teachers train and educate people on how to be safe online.
Why are they needed?
Knowledge is power, and in this age of technology, everyone needs to know how to be secure and stay safe online.
How do they do this?
They stay updated on all news and develop training programs to prevent people from falling victim to cyber-attacks.
What's the professional Career Title?
Security Educator