2nd place: cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Moving IT infrastructures to the cloud is an unstoppable trend. Organizations of all sizes rely on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to ensure scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. Cloud experts are therefore extremely in demand.
- How to acquire them:
- Certifications: Acquire industry-recognized certifications from AWS (e.g. Certified Solutions Architect), Azure (such as Azure Fundamentals), or GCP (e.g. Associate Cloud Engineer).
- Practical projects: Work on your own projects in the cloud to gain practical experience using various services.
- Online labs and sandboxes: Use cloud providers' free or low-cost practice environments to apply your knowledge.
- Documentation and tutorials: The extensive documentation and tutorials from cloud providers are valuable resources for your learning.
3rd place: Cyber security
In view of the constantly growing threat of cyber attacks, expertise in the area of cybersecurity is essential. Companies need specialists who can protect their systems and data from unauthorized access. Areas such as penetration testing, threat intelligence and security engineering are particularly in demand.
- How to acquire them:
- Certifications: Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CISSP are highly regarded in the industry.
- CTFs (Capture The Flag): Participate in CTF competitions to test and improve your practical security skills.
- Online courses and platforms: Platforms such as Cybrary or SANS Institute offer specialized cybersecurity training.
- Home labs: Build your own small network to simulate and practice various security scenarios.
