Cybersecurity Career Roadmaps
Structured paths for 11 cybersecurity roles. Skills, certifications, tools, ATT&CK focus areas, and salary data at every level from entry to senior.
Core Roles
The foundational career paths in cybersecurity.
SOC Analyst
Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats in real time.
Entry: $55,000–$75,000
Penetration Tester
Find and exploit vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Entry: $60,000–$80,000
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Research adversaries and their tactics to inform defenses.
Entry: $65,000–$85,000
Incident Responder
Investigate breaches, contain threats, and recover systems.
Entry: $60,000–$80,000
GRC / Compliance
Manage risk, governance, and regulatory compliance.
Entry: $60,000–$80,000
Network Security Engineer
Defend network infrastructure with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and segmentation.
Entry: $65,000–$85,000
Specializations
Advanced and emerging focus areas.
Cloud Security Engineer
Secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Entry: $70,000–$90,000
Detection Engineer
Build detection rules and measure coverage against ATT&CK.
Entry: $70,000–$90,000
DevSecOps Engineer
Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and software development.
Entry: $75,000–$95,000
Threat Hunter
Proactively search for hidden threats using hypothesis-driven analysis.
Entry: $70,000–$90,000
AI/ML Security
Secure AI systems against adversarial attacks and prompt injection.
Entry: $70,000–$95,000
What Each Roadmap Includes
Skills by Level
Entry, mid, and senior skills mapped to each role so you know exactly what to learn next.
Certifications
Study hours, renewal costs, CPE requirements, and what each certification validates.
ATT&CK Focus Areas
Relevant MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques for each career level.
Salary Data
US salary ranges for entry, mid, and senior levels based on industry data.
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