# Computer Security

Skill · Cybersecurity

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/computer-security

Computer security, also known as cybersecurity, is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft. It includes techniques like encryption, firewalls, access controls, and vulnerability assessment, employed by security analysts and engineers to defend against threats like malware, phishing, and hacking. Demand for computer security expertise has grown significantly as organizations face increasing cyber threats.

## Roles that use Computer Security

- [Cybersecurity Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cybersecurity-analyst) — 1

Related skills: [Network Security](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-security), [Penetration Testing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/penetration-testing), [Encryption](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/encryption)

## Open roles requiring Computer Security (1)

- [Exploitation Analyst (EA)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b45285ec-a5b9-47e6-a06a-30cef304a90a/exploitation-analyst-ea-at-aerovironment) at [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment) — Full-time, Jessup, MD, $83,500 – $210,000