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Cyber Security Management and Governance Specialist

Cyber security management and governance specialists protect organizations from digital attacks and data theft. They design and enforce security systems and policies to keep sensitive information safe.

Cyber Security Management and Governance Specialist

Digital & Technology

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY35

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB

STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000

RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI

AI exposure today is modest on our index (35), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Cyber Security AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist in monitoring security systems, conducting basic risk assessments, and supporting the implementation of security policies.£30,000 - £36,000

2GAINING EXPERIENCECyber Security ManagerAs a mid-level manager, you will oversee security operations, lead risk assessments, and develop security strategies to protect organisational assets.£45,000 - £55,000

3PEAK CAREERChief Information Security Officer (CISO)In this senior role, you will be responsible for the overall security strategy of the organisation, reporting directly to the board and ensuring compliance with all regulations.£70,000+

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L6Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree)48 months typicalnot published

There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.