Also called: Phishing Simulation Specialist
Teaches employees how to spot scams and avoid getting hacked.
You design fake phishing emails to test staff, then create short videos and games teaching them what to watch for. Since most hacks start with a human mistake, your work really matters.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in communications, education, or IT.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Education, Cybersecurity.
Growing faster than average. Growing with security budgets.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI generates training videos and phishing tests automatically, so fewer trainers are needed; live coaching stays human.
Classes: Speech, Psychology, AP CS Principles.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1151.
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