Cybersecurity is also seeing a rise in demand for temporary and contractual hirings in certain areas.
โThe freelance opportunities are limited to roles such as cybersecurity audits and penetration testing. These opportunities are more prominent in small-sized businesses. Other freelance and contractual opportunities include roles such as security consultant and incident response specialist, which are often available at both small as well as large businesses across industry verticals,โ
There is an increase in the demand for freelancers looking to take up cybersecurity roles. He says the roles in this segment are penetration testers to conduct security assessments and vulnerability assessments; security consultants to provide advisory services; and incident response consultants to contain the incident, conduct forensic investigations and implement remediation measures to mitigate the impact.
While it is recommended to have a dedicated team to manage cybersecurity, businesses are looking for specialised experts on a project or short-term basis to keep up with a rapid rise in threats, says Kumar. Along with penetration tester and incident response consultant, vulnerability assessment and compliance auditor are the roles available for freelancers in the cybersecurity domain.