Back-up positions for cybersecurity specialists

Global economy and markets made it clear that surprises can be very unpleasant. And if information security will suffer\transform into something not very clear to most specialists, we need to have escape routes, i.e. understand what related professional areas exist, how are things going and what do you need to be successful there.

So, here is a small hit parade “12 professional spheres connected with the cybersecurity”, and applicable certifications (focusing on them, you’ll understand the need for certain competencies).

1. IT governance (CGEIT)
2. Managing IT projects (CompTIA Project+, PMP)
3. IT risks (CRISC)
4. Internal IT control (CRISC)
5. IT audit (CISA)
6. Support of IT systems (ITIL SO)
7. IT marketing (ITIL SS)
8. IT consulting (ITIL Expert)
9. Anti-fraud and corruption (CFE)
10. General security (CPP)
11. Forensics (GCFA)
12. Business intelligence (SCIP CIP)

By the way, these 12 areas can sometimes compete with cybersecurity in the main quantitative indicators — the budget and number of staff.