If you dream of a career as an internet crime fighting expert, you might set your goals on becoming a cyber security consultant! Cyber security consultants are independent, meaning they work on a case-by-case basis for companies who don't have a full time security staff on payroll. A consultant is hired on contract and may perform a wide range of duties, from simply checking the current IT system for vulnerabilities to designing a complete security system and training employees on new methods of defending from outside attacks.

Because hacking and online fraud is at epidemic levels, there aren't enough cyber security experts to keep up with the demand. This means those who choose the field of cyber security have excellent job prospects and can expect a robust income in direct proportion to their knowledge base.