Description

Are you considering a career in the booming cybersecurity industry? Becoming a cybersecurity expert can be tricky and filled with many questions. Looking for answers on what skills you need, what kinds of jobs can you apply for, and what kinds of certifications do you need to possess? Then, this course on careers in cybersecurity is just for you.

Cybersecurity is the discipline of defending computers, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It is also information technology security or electronic information security in a variety of contexts, from business to mobile computing to national security. In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and answer questions that will help you decide and design your path towards becoming a cybersecurity professional. In this course, you will learn the different kinds of jobs and roles you can apply for in the cybersecurity field. You will explore the skills needed to become a true cybersecurity expert. You will gather comprehensive information about the certifications you need to apply for the different kinds of roles in cybersecurity and how to acquire practical skills required to become a professional expert in this field. You will also explore the best sites to search for jobs and grow your network in this discipline and make gainful employment/careers. Upon completion of the course, you will gain comprehensive knowledge about the concepts of cybersecurity and what it takes to begin a career in this field. You will learn about the various programs and certifications required to become a cybersecurity professional.

What You Will Learn

Explore different jobs and roles to apply to in the cybersecurity field
Learn skill sets needed to become a true cybersecurity expert
Discover certifications to apply for various roles in cybersecurity
Acquire practical cybersecurity skills for gainful employment
Explore the best sites to search for jobs and grow your network
Forge a plan to become a successful cybersecurity professional

Audience

This course is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a successful career in cybersecurity. If you are a budding cybersecurity enthusiast and looking for answers on how to choose a path in this lucrative career, this course is for you. This course is perfect for students preparing for college or university in pursuit of a cybersecurity career and working professionals looking for a career change and enthusiastic about cybersecurity. The prerequisites for this course include being able to use the internet efficiently and being interested in pursuing a career in the cybersecurity discipline.

Approach

The course is delivered over a classroom-style explanatory set of lectures that present the information in a well-structured and lucidly explained manner. You will learn about the different roles and jobs available in the cybersecurity industry. You will be introduced to the various types of certifications and identify ones suitable for your career path through these engaging video lectures.

Key Features

Acquire proper understanding of what skills are needed to become a cyber security professional * You will be able to forge a path toward building a fruitful career in the cybersecurity industry * Explore the various programs and the best certifications to appear for specific cybersecurity job roles

Github Repo

https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Becoming-a-Cyber-Security-Professional---A-Beginner-s-Career-Guide

About the Author

Alexander Oni

Alexander Oni is a bestselling instructor, with 70,000 students enrolled in his courses. His passion includes teaching through online courses in an entertaining way. Alex has been teaching online for more than five years and has created over 25 courses with numerous students registered worldwide. Alex believes we all have one shot at life and should live life to the fullest, constantly stepping out of our comfort zone, visiting places, and trying new things. His online success has given him financial freedom and the ability to travel and settle anywhere. The author is currently avidly traveling, spending a month in every city, and moving to the next. His hobbies include watching movies, sports, and chess.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to the Cybersecurity Industry

This introductory section focuses on the fundamental concepts of the cybersecurity field and explaining what it takes to become a successful professional in this discipline.

1. Start and Grow your Career in Cyber Security

This brief overview talks about the course and cybersecurity in general and how this course could benefit you if you are planning to build a career in this industry.

2. Four Things You Must Know about a Cyber Security Career

This video elaborates on the concepts of cybersecurity briefly and outlines the prerequisites of starting a career in this discipline.

3. You Don't need a Degree?

In this video, you will learn whether it is important to have a degree or not for a career in this industry, if so, what degrees are best suited for these job roles.

4. The Most Essential Skills to Learn

This video illustrates the essential skills that are required to be inculcated and the practical skill sets required to learn and build a cybersecurity professional career.

5. Soft Skills - Part 1

This video discusses the importance of soft skills and the importance of being able to communicate effectively and in a likeable manner.

6. Soft Skills - Part 2

This video continues from where we left off in the previous and talks about how to communicate effectively and why it is so important to be able to communicate effectively.

2. The Major Careers in Cyber Security

This section focuses on the various careers and job roles available in this industry and elaborates on the roles of each of them.

1. Introduction

This introductory video talks about the various career roles in brief and outlines the various components required to become a successful cybersecurity professional.

2. Security Analyst

The first kind of job discussed in this lecture is the role of a security analyst, the prerequisites and paygrades of the job, and other information.

3. Security Architect

In this video, we will explore the roles of security officers including that of a security architect, which is a senior position.

4. SOC Analyst

In this lesson, the author discusses the role of a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst and explains what it means to take up this role as a career in detail.

5. Bug Hunter

In this lesson, the author discusses a very popular career role, bug hunting and explains the role and the intricacies and criteria for the role if you are looking to become a bug hunter.

6. Penetration Tester

In this lesson, the author discusses his favorite job role in this industry, the penetration tester and what the job role entails.

7. Forensics Computer Analyst

Here, the author discusses the role of a forensics computer analyst and what the job description is, and how to become a forensics computer analyst.

8. Cyber security Manager

In this video, we will look at another high-profile job role, the cyber security manager, and what the job role enlists.

3. The Major Certifications and Vendors

This section focuses on the various certifications that would be required to acquire to become a successful cyber security professional and the various vendors and organizations that provide such certification programs.

1. Section Introduction

This video briefly outlines the importance of getting certified to become a cybersecurity professional and what programs are available.

2. CompTIA

In this lesson, you will learn about the CompTIA certification for cybersecurity, including the CompTIA Pentest+.

3. EC-Council

Here, we will get a thorough understanding about the EC-council, for those looking to become an ethical hacker.

4. Cisco

In this video, you will learn more about another vendor, Cisco, and the training and certifications provided by them.

5. GIAC

This lecture elaborates on the next certification vendor, the GIAC certifications. Explore the various certifications provided by the GIAC.

6. ISACA

Let's understand the various certifications provided by another vendor, ISACA, for those interested in cyber auditing.

7. ISC(2)

Learn more about the CISSP - the world's most premier cybersecurity certifications from (ISC)2

8. McAfee Institute

One major vendor for cybersecurity certification is the McAfee Institute, for those interested in forensics, working for the federal govt or FBI.

9. Do NOT Make this Mistake with Certifications

In this video, the author discusses a trend involving IT and cyber security professionals acquiring certifications just to increase the number of certifications they have.

4. The Different Career Paths

This section focuses on the career paths available for those who begin afresh as a college pass out or student and those looking for a career change.

1. Path 1 - College Student

Here, we will understand the career options for the freshly graduated or yet to graduate student interested in this field.

2. Path 2 - Career Change

Here, we will discuss the career options for those with some gainful experience in different fields, looking to change to this career discipline of cybersecurity.

5. Internships and Jobs - How to Get Experience

This section focuses on how to get hold of internship programs and beginner-level jobs in the cyber security field and gain experience.

1. The General Hiring Process

This video explains how to fare interviews well and the author discusses tips and tricks on how to pass interviews successfully while seeking jobs.

2. How to Write an Effective Resume Summary

This video explains how to write a good resume and how to docus on the mummary part of a good resume while applying for jobs.

3. How to get Experience with no Job

This video explains how to get experience for those who are fresh pass outs or yet to gain any work experience looking to become a cybersecurity jobseeker.

4. Best Websites to Search for Cyber Security Jobs

Here, we will look at the best website that will help us find suitable job options based on our qualifications and experience in the cyber security industry.

5. Best LinkedIn Groups to Join

This video discusses the various LinkedIn groups available that you can join to gain more knowledge and land a job in this field.

6. Introduction to Cybrary

In this lesson, we will look at a website, cybrary.it, which is a community or web resource that helps you build a career in this field.

7. Introduction to Cyber Security Ventures

Here, we will look at another website, cybersecurityventures.com, which is more like an encyclopedia of information, and one of the best information sources.

6. Conclusion

This final section briefly outlines the cybersecurity events around the world and the author concludes with a thank you note.

1. Top Cyber Security Events in the World

In this video, you will learn about the top cyber security events worldwide.

2. Conclusion

In this video, the author provides a conclusion for completing the course successfully.

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