Vulnerability Discovery and Assessment

Vulnerability Identification and Assessment refers to functions that detect and evaluate security flaws in digital networks, systems, and software.

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Common Feeder Functional Areas Cybersecurity Analysis IT Risk Analysis Privacy Analysis Common Next Functional Areas Privacy Engineering Cyber Crime Privacy Management VulnerabilityDiscovery andAssessment US$131kAverage Annual Salary Entry -Mid-Level DIRECTLY RELATED ROLES Cyber Threat Hunter Penetration Tester Vulnerability Analyst
Cybersecurity Analysis IT Risk Analysis Privacy Analysis Common Feeder Functional Areas Cyber Threat Hunter Penetration Tester Vulnerability Analyst DIRECTLY RELATED ROLES IT AuditManagement US$135kAverage Annual Salary Senior Level Common Next Functional Areas Privacy Engineering Cyber Crime Privacy Management

Employer requirements for Vulnerability Discovery and Assessment roles

According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the Vulnerability Discovery and Assessment area and requested by employers:

  • Vulnerability Identification
  • Penetration Testing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Communication
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Computer Science
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Management

Vulnerability Discovery and Assessment roles generally require an undergraduate degree.

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