This course will give you the knowledge to help you decide whether a career in cybersecurity is right for you. This course is designed to explore the basics of cybersecurity and the types of jobs found in the cybersecurity field.
This course explores a career in cybersecurity and reviews various topics, including cybersecurity roles, job requirements, problem-solving techniques, and cybersecurity concepts. This course will help you decide whether a career in cybersecurity is something that aligns with your talents and interests and, if so, the best next steps to pursue this lucrative career path.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
There are no instructional material requirements to take this course.
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Roles and Industries
- Problem Solving
- Cybersecurity Basics
- Types of Information Security
- Common Concepts and Terminology
- Types of Threats
- Secure Coding
- Protecting the Business
- Developing a Security Awareness Program
- Employment and the Future of Cybersecurity
- Next Steps
What you will learn
- Explore cybersecurity as a career path
- Identify cybersecurity job roles and industries
- Describe the soft skills that cybersecurity professionals need
- Explain the threats that cyberattacks pose to modern businesses
- Explain the importance of securing information
- Define common cybersecurity terms and concepts
- Explain the role of secure coding in preventing cyberattacks
- Identify the ways that cybersecurity professionals protect a business
- Describe the key elements of a security awareness program
- Identify employment opportunities and career steps in the cybersecurity field
How you will benefit
- Learn if a career in cybersecurity is right for you
- Explore the basics of the cybersecurity industry
- Discover potential career paths in the cybersecurity field