As a part-time cyber security consultant, your duties primarily involve assessing the security of a computer network, database, or website. If you find a vulnerability during a risk assessment, you offer solutions to improve cybersecurity. Your responsibilities could include erecting firewalls, updating or changing security software, or monitoring systems for evidence of a security threat. You may also help your company’s IT department respond to a security breach. In this role, you can work on a freelance basis with different clients or exclusively with one employer.