Your assignment is to Research and Analyze what it takes to become a Network Defender. Background / Scenario In our technology-centric world, as the world gets more connected, it also gets less safe. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing and most in-demand professions. Individuals in this field perform a wide variety of jobs including, but not limited to, consultation, investigation, and program management services to mitigate risks from both internal and external sources. Cybersecurity professionals are required to evaluate, design and implement security plans, conduct in-depth fraud investigation, perform security research and risk assessment, and propose solutions to potential security breaches. Individuals with good security skills have a great earning potential. To be considered for one of these high paying jobs, it is very important to have the proper qualifications. Because of this, it is important to consider the industry certifications available for this career path. There are many certifications to choose from. Selecting the right certification(s) for you requires careful consideration. Step 1: Conduct search of Certifications. a. Use your favorite search engine to conduct a search for the most popular cybersecurity-related certifications. List at least three that interest you most and include the organization that provides the certification. b. Pick one or two certifications from the list above and provide more detail about the certification requirements and knowledge gained i.e.: is the certification vendor specific or neutral, number of exms to gain certification, exm requirements, topics covered - anything you found unique or different/why you picked these. Step 2: Investigate positions available within cybersecurity Glassdoor is one of the largest job sites worldwide. Using your browser of choice, access glassdoor.com and search to find cybersecurity jobs available that were posted within the last two weeks. Adjust the search as you would like. If you don't want to create an account in Glassdoor, you can search other ways. (I am pretty sure you know how to Google.) Search for jobs in your area or an area that you would like to live and work in. Questions: a. How many new job listings were posted within the last two weeks? b. What is the salary range for the top 3 listings? c. What are the most common qualifications required by employers? d. What industry certifications are required by these employers? e. Do any of the certifications match the ones that you found in Step 1a? f. Would you apply for any of these jobs? Why/Why not?