How to become a security researcher?

Educational qualifications for a security researcher include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or network systems. Increasingly, schools offer specialized degrees in cybersecurity. Security researchers also gain experience on the job. They need to have specialized skills, including creative thinking, the desire to take apart and repurpose software, and interest in analytical problem-solving. Many security researchers start by working as part of an IT security team or as software developers before moving on to security research.