🎖️Type Of Cyber Security

Type of Cybersecurity	Description	Related Job Roles	Suitable for Beginners
Network Security	Protects network infrastructure from intrusions and attacks.	Network Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, Firewall Administrator	Yes – Start with basics of networking and firewalls
Web Application Security	Secures websites and web applications from vulnerabilities.	Web App Pentester, Application Security Engineer, Bug Bounty Hunter	Yes – OWASP Top 10 is a good starting point
Endpoint Security	Protects individual devices (PCs, mobiles) from threats.	Endpoint Security Analyst, IT Security Administrator	Yes – Easy to understand via antivirus, EDR tools
Mobile Security (Android/iOS)	Focuses on securing mobile apps and OS against malware and exploitation.	Mobile Security Researcher, Android Pentester, iOS Security Analyst	Moderate – Better after basic pentesting
Cloud Security	Secures cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.	Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Architect, DevSecOps Engineer	No – Requires cloud and networking background
IoT Security	Protects Internet of Things devices from remote attacks.	IoT Security Analyst, Embedded Security Engineer	No – Needs hardware and embedded systems knowledge
Operational Security (OPSEC)	Manages processes and decisions around protecting sensitive data.	OPSEC Analyst, Risk Management Specialist	Yes – Learn basic data handling and privacy
Information Security (InfoSec)	General protection of information assets from unauthorized access.	InfoSec Analyst, Compliance Officer, ISO Auditor	Yes – A good entry point into cybersecurity
Application Security	Involves secure coding, code review, and protecting software during development.	AppSec Engineer, Secure Code Reviewer, Software Security Consultant	No – Requires programming knowledge
Identity and Access Management (IAM)	Controls user access to systems and data.	IAM Analyst, Identity Governance Engineer	Moderate – Learn access control models first
Cryptography	Uses encryption to protect data confidentiality and integrity.	Cryptographer, Crypto Analyst, PKI Specialist	No – Needs strong math background
Incident Response	Detects and responds to security breaches and threats.	Incident Responder, SOC Analyst, Digital Forensic Expert	Yes – Start in SOC roles
Penetration Testing (Red Teaming)	Simulates attacks to find weaknesses before attackers do.	Penetration Tester, Red Team Operator, Ethical Hacker	Yes – With basic hacking knowledge
Blue Teaming	Defends systems and detects attacks in real time.	Blue Team Analyst, Threat Hunter, SOC Analyst	Yes – Good for defense-focused beginners
Digital Forensics	Investigates cybercrimes by analyzing digital evidence.	Forensic Analyst, Cybercrime Investigator	No – Requires forensic tools knowledge
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)	Ensures security practices comply with legal and regulatory standards.	GRC Analyst, Compliance Manager, Risk Analyst	Yes – Suitable for non-technical entry