How is the job market for hackers?

 Nowadays, the creation of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) will directly influence the care that companies will need to take with digital institutional information, customers and even employees.


For this reason and other factors, investments in virtual security have been increasing, which has warmed the job market for professionals who work with this defense against cyber attacks and preventive preparation to keep systems safe.


This has all valued the work of a hacker and has shown how important the role of this professional is for the smooth running of an organization and its finances.


How much does a hacker earn?

A hacker can start with starting salaries of around R $ 2,000 and R $ 5,000, depending on the company they work for, according to the Gazeta do Povo newspaper. According to specialist consultancy in human resources Robert Half, a hacker's salary can vary between R $ 3,000 for analysts and R $ 22,000 for virtual security managers.

The Cyber Security Specialist monitors systems for any unusual activities.  They conduct counteractive protocols and report incidents. 

Where to study to become a hacker?

If you like computing, were interested in the hacker career and now you know what this professional does, it's time to think about the next steps. If you have an affinity with this area, the next step is to seek a college to start dedicating yourself to pursue this profession.


For the higher education diploma to be accepted in the job market, the college must be recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC). Therefore, we have compiled a list with some of these institutions.

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