  This research paper adopts a methodology by conducting a thorough literature
review to uncover the essential prerequisites for achieving a prosperous career
in the field of Information Security (IS). The primary objective is to increase
public awareness regarding the diverse opportunities available in the
Information Security (IS) field. The initial search involved scouring four
prominent academic databases using the specific keywords "cybersecurity" and
"skills," resulting in the identification of a substantial corpus of 1,520
articles. After applying rigorous screening criteria, a refined set of 31
relevant papers was selected for further analysis. Thematic analysis was
conducted on these studies to identify and delineate the crucial knowledge and
skills that an IS professional should possess. The research findings emphasize
the significant time investment required for individuals to acquire the
necessary technical proficiency in the cybersecurity domain. Furthermore, the
study recognizes the existence of gender-related obstacles for women pursuing
cybersecurity careers due to the field's unique requirements. It suggests that
females can potentially overcome these barriers by initially entering the
profession at lower levels and subsequently advancing based on individual
circumstances.
