Cybersecurity Career Pathways
STUDENT: O S C A R U
RIEL RA M O S PEREZ
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C Y B E R S E C U R ITY
1-Cybersecurity
Analyst
Is responsible for monitoring networks, detecting threats, analyzing
alerts, and generating detailed reports about suspicious activity. These
Variety of professionals typically earn between $20,000 and $45,000 MXN per
Cybersecurit month. To work in this position, certifications such as CompTIA
Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are commonly required.
y Jobs 2 Security Engineer
Focuses on designing and implementing protection mechanisms for
systems, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection or
prevention systems (IDS/IPS). Their monthly salary usually ranges
from $40,000 to $65,000 MXN. This role often demands certifications
such as CISSP, CCSP, or Azure Security.
3 Cybersecurity Consultant
Helps organizations improve their security posture by offering
guidance on risk management, security policies, and regulatory
compliance. The average salary for this role ranges from $30,000 to
$60,000 MXN per month. Typical certifications include CISM, CISA.
Essential Skills in
Cybersecurity
• Analytical Thinking: To effectively counter threats, restore services, and prevent future risks.
• Crisis Management: To respond accurately to a threat, contain it, and mitigate the
damage.
• Communication: Both to guide technical teams with clear instructions and to prepare
non-technical audiences on the protocols and security practices to implement.
• Adaptability: A crucial skill in cybersecurity that enables adjusting security strategies to
keep up with the creativity and ingenuity of cybercriminals.
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Professional Certif ications in
Cybersecurity
1-Basic / Beginner Level
CompTIA Security+
(ISC)² SSCP (Systems Security Certified
Practitioner) 2-Intermediate Level.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
(CySA+) Cisco Certified CyberOps
Associate
3-Advanced Level.
Offensive Security Certified Professional
(OSCP) Certified Information Systems
The area that interests me is information
security.
Of all the areas I learned about, the one that caught my attention the most was Information
Security. I liked it because it doesn't just focus on the technical side, but also on
management—on how companies protect their information on a daily basis.
I would like to specialize in this field and learn how to create security policies, implement
controls such as encryption, authentication, and data backups, but also help people
understand how to protect their own information.
What I expect from a career in
cybersecurity
Since I started learning about cybersecurity, I realized it’s not just about “hacking” or
protecting networks — it’s about taking care of the most valuable thing people and
organizations have: their information.
What I expect from this career is to be able to help protect that data, understand how real
threats work, and how to prevent them. I’d like to develop skills that allow me to respond to
incidents, but also prevent them from happening in the first place.
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Thank you for your
attention
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