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| Penetration Tester | Cyber Security Analyst | |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. starting salary | £28,000–£35,000 | £25,000–£35,000 |
| Degree requirement | Often useful but not essential | Often useful but not essential |
| Typical route | A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree, Other routes | A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship, Degree, Other routes |
| Work environment | Office, Remote/Hybrid | Office, Remote/Hybrid |
| People interaction | Less so | Less so |
| Hands-on work | Less so | Less so |
| Research | Less so | Less so |
| Career progression | Progress to senior tester, red team specialist, security consultant or head of offensive security. | Progress to senior analyst, penetration tester, incident responder, security architect or security manager. |
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