Computers in the Workplace: Cybersecurity

The industry I have chosen to discuss is the Cybersecurity industry. This entire industry is computer-based. Everything from hardware to software, it is very centralized around computers, programs, and programming languages. It is very important for employees in this industry to be computer literate. It is important because computers play a pivotal role within the cybersecurity community. Without computers, the cybersecurity community wouldn’t even exist. Due to computers now being the host to many different types of files and information, it’s important to protect yourself in any way possible. This is where cybersecurity professionals come in. They are able to set up systems and programs that will protect the files or information that is confidential. They do so by setting up firewalls, writing or rewriting programs to have fewer or no loopholes to get into, and running system-wide checks to ensure that nothing is in the system that doesn’t belong there. According to Berkley Boot Camps (2022), “Cybersecurity specialists are becoming increasingly important for organizations across the globe to protect their business infrastructure from outside threats.” This shows that not only are individuals at risk for cyberattacks, but big businesses are as well. So, it’s important for cybersecurity employees to stay on top of any new information that may be put out.

With the evolution of computer hardware, operating systems, and networking, the cybersecurity industry is constantly changing. There are so many new developments in different programs and different programming languages that it may be hard to keep up for some. Each new development to computers or the systems that run them is a milestone for cybersecurity professionals to reach. This is why it is important for the employees within the cybersecurity community to remain computer literate and stay on top of any new trends or developments in computers or their systems. Within ten years' time, the entire industry could potentially be completely different from what it is today.