Requirements for a Career in Information Security: A Comprehensive Review

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2402.03324v1
• Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2024 16:41:13 GMT
• Title: Requirements for a Career in Information Security: A Comprehensive Review
• Authors: Mike Nkongolo, Nita Mennega, Izaan van Zyl
• Abstract summary: The primary objective is to increase public awareness regarding the diverse opportunities available in the Information Security (IS) field. Thematic analysis was conducted on these studies to identify and delineate the crucial knowledge and skills that an IS professional should possess. The study recognizes the existence of gender-related obstacles for women pursuing cybersecurity careers due to the field's unique requirements.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This research paper adopts a methodology by conducting a thorough literature review to uncover the essential prerequisites for achieving a prosperous career in the field of Information Security (IS). The primary objective is to increase public awareness regarding the diverse opportunities available in the Information Security (IS) field. The initial search involved scouring four prominent academic databases using the specific keywords "cybersecurity" and "skills," resulting in the identification of a substantial corpus of 1,520 articles. After applying rigorous screening criteria, a refined set of 31 relevant papers was selected for further analysis. Thematic analysis was conducted on these studies to identify and delineate the crucial knowledge and skills that an IS professional should possess. The research findings emphasize the significant time investment required for individuals to acquire the necessary technical proficiency in the cybersecurity domain. Furthermore, the study recognizes the existence of gender-related obstacles for women pursuing cybersecurity careers due to the field's unique requirements. It suggests that females can potentially overcome these barriers by initially entering the profession at lower levels and subsequently advancing based on individual circumstances.

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