According to Lum Yat Kay cybersecurity specialist engineer is one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs in the world but can also be draining and stressful. This is because of the characteristics of the job and the responsibilities attached to it.  The degree often lasts for four years and students are taught different fields. The field includes penetration testing,  identity, and access management, data loss prevention, incident response and forensic analysis, and others.