IT Security Careers and Certifications: First Steps

Introduction

• Cybersecurity careers and certifications
• Who this course is for
• Why start a career in cybersecurity?

1. Understanding the Cybersecurity Career Field

• A brief history of cybersecurity
• An overview of cybersecurity key concepts
• Enabling technologies for cybersecurity
• Understanding cybersecurity threats
• Cybersecurity career resources

2. Cybersecurity Marketplace

• Government (FISMA)
• Financial institutions (GLBA)
• Healthcare (HIPAA)
• Corporate (SOX)
• Retail (PCI DSS)

3. Cybersecurity Success Traits

• Analytical and technology savvy
• Self-directed and knowledge hungry
• Collaborative and works well with others

4. Cybersecurity Careers

• Cybersecurity careers overview
• Cybersecurity career: Specialist or technician
• Cybersecurity career: Analyst
• Cybersecurity career: Auditor
• Cybersecurity career: Consultant
• Cybersecurity career: Engineer
• Cybersecurity career: Administrator
• Cybersecurity career: Architect
• Cybersecurity career: Manager
• Cybersecurity career: Director

5. Cybersecurity Certifications

• Cybersecurity certifications overview
• Cybersecurity certification: Security+
• Cybersecurity certification: GSEC
• Cybersecurity certification: SSCP
• Cybersecurity certification: CEH
• Cybersecurity certification: OSCP
• Cybersecurity certification: CISA
• Cybersecurity certification: CISSP
• Cybersecurity certification: CISM
• Cybersecurity certification: CPP
• Choose a cybersecurity certification

6. Your Cybersecurity Career Path

• Prerequisites
• How to get cybersecurity experience
• Getting started: Get certified
• Example career path: Penetration tester
• Example career path: Security architect
• Example career path: CISO

7. Cybersecurity Career Advice

• Begin with the end in mind
• Network with cybersecurity colleagues
• Participate in cybersecurity events
• Market yourself
• Build depth of knowledge

Conclusion

• Continue your career and continuing education journey