5 skills in Security Testing you need to build for 2017

 

As cyber security has become one of the biggest areas of concern both for the individual and the enterprise, more number of security testing experts are required.

According to industry statistics, by 2019, a massive 6 million security testing experts will be needed and there would only be 4 to 5 million professionals with right skills.

Some of the key domains of security testing skills that are going to be in demand big time are lined up here. 

1. Machine learning

For advanced form of threat, machine learning solutions are emerging strong. In this technology the machine is not something that works as programmed but grows its abilities through self-learning, just like human brain. It is in line with artificial intelligence and still is the most sophisticated form of technology devised.

2. Incident response plan and Malware analysis with Sandbox

As we prepare to detect and resist threats, we must also have detail plan of action when security has been transgressed. To minimize the degree of damage, Incident Response plan is a powerful security testing measure.

This area of security skill is to do with damage control in the aftermath of data breach or any other attack on cyber security. Knowing the deft use of right tools, a skilled Incident response planner is able to rise to the emergency situation to address and manage the harm in the best possible manner.

Many big corporations are investing in Incident Response and threat intelligence professionals to build better fortresses and responses against cyber breaches.

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