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IBM

Launch your Cybersecurity Career

IBM via edX

Overview

In today’s digital world, there is currently a great demand for cybersecurity professionals. It is the right time to launch into a cybersecurity career.

By the end of the course, you will be able to address the widening employment gap in cybersecurity, detailing the various roles and responsibilities associated with different career levels. You will learn the importance of both technical and soft skills, providing a balanced approach to professional development.

You will gain familiarity with the most recognized certifications in this field provided by organizations such as CompTIA, ISC2 like A+ and CISSP. In addition, you will also learn about the preparation process to be adopted for these certification exams. This course is suitable for anyone and does not require a cybersecurity background. You will also get insights from a few cybersecurity experts on the various career paths available in the cybersecurity profession.

Syllabus

Module 1: Cybersecurity Careers

  • Video: Course Introduction
  • Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • Video: Why Cybersecurity
  • Reading: A Growing Field
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: The Cybersecurity Field
  • Video: How to get into the cybersecurity field
  • ideo: Entry Level Careers
  • Reading: Entry-Level Roles, Responsibilities, and Salaries
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Getting started as a Cybersecurity Professional
  • Video: Mid-Level Careers
  • Reading: Mid-Level Roles, Responsibilities, and Salaries
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: A Typical Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Video: Advanced-Level Careers
  • Reading: Advanced-Level Roles, Responsibilities, and Salaries
  • Hands-On Lab: Cybersecurity Career Paths
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Cybersecurity Career Path
  • Reading: Module 1 Summary: Cybersecurity Careers
  • Module 1 Practice Quiz: Cybersecurity Careers
  • Module 1 Glossary: Cybersecurity Careers
  • Module 1 Graded Quiz: Cybersecurity Careers
  • Discussion Prompt: Introduce yourself and why you are interested in Cybersecurity

Module 2: Cybersecurity Skills

  • Module Introduction
  • Video: Importance of IT Fundamentals Technical Skills
  • Reading: IT Fundamentals Technical Skills Facts
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Fundamental IT Skills
  • Video: Importance of Cybersecurity Technical Skills
  • Reading: Cybersecurity Technical Skills Facts
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Cybersecurity Technical Skills
  • Video: Importance of Soft Skills
  • Reading: Soft Skills Facts
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Soft Skills
  • Reading: Skills to Job Role Mapping
  • Module 2 Summary: Cybersecurity Skills
  • Module 2 Practice Quiz: Cybersecurity Skills
  • Module 2 Glossary: Cybersecurity Skills
  • Module 2 Graded Quiz: Cybersecurity Skills

Module 3: Cybersecurity Certifications

  • Module Introduction
  • Video: Benefits of Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Reading: Cybersecurity Certifications Facts
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Benefits of Industry Certifications
  • Video: Overview of Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Reading: CompTIA Certifications
  • Reading: ISC2 Certifications
  • Reading: Other Certifications
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Impact of Certifications
  • Video: Choosing the Right Certification
  • Video: Study for the Exam
  • Video: Schedule and Take the Exam
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Tips for Taking and Passing a Certification Exam
  • Module 3 Summary: Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Practice Quiz: Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Module 3 Glossary: Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Module 3 Graded Quiz: Cybersecurity Certifications

Module 4: Final Project and Assessment

  • Module Introduction
  • Final Project: Develop your Cybersecurity Career Plan
  • [Optional] Project Submission and Evaluation
  • Reading: Course Summary
  • Glossary (Cumulative)
  • Graded Quiz: Final Assessment (15 Questions)
  • Video: Landing your first job in Cybersecurity
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Tips for a Cybersecurity Career
  • Video: Cybersecurity Career FAQ
  • Congratulations and Next Steps (refer final optional project)
  • Thanks from the Course Team

Taught by

Dee Dee Collette

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