Title: Launch your Cybersecurity Career

Location: US

Company: IBM

About this course:
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.

Compare the roles and responsibilities of various careers within the cybersecurity field and how to progress from one level to the next level.

Map IT fundamental skills, technical skills, and soft skills to the different job roles at various levels in cybersecurity

Identify the required certifications such as Security+, A+, CISSP, and CEH for different job roles and the contents of each certification

Give some tips on how to select and prepare for your career path at different levels of cybersecurity career.

This course gives an insight into the various career options available in the cybersecurity field. It is designed to give you the knowledge required to find and secure the right career for you in the information and security (Infosec) industry.

Duration: 4 weeks

Curriculum:
- Module 1: Cybersecurity Careers
- Module 2: Cybersecurity Skills
- Module 3: Cybersecurity Certifications

- Module 4: Final Project and Assessment