Cyber Defense Incident Responder
Degree Required:
Degree Required
Degree Not Required
Experience Can Supplement
Job Growth:
Job Growth
5%
Median Salary Range:
Median Salary Range
$90,000+
Common Tasks:
- Identify the spread, speed, and impacts of cyber defense incidents
- Track incidents from first detection through final fixes
- Record all discoveries and communicate them to appropriate groups
- Collect evidence of cyber attacks
- Reduce ongoing impact with good data recovery practices
Skills:
- Time management
- Detail oriented
- Decision making
- Strong ability to effectively adapt communication for different groups