Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews Getting Started

Are you planning to have a career in cybersecurity?This course can help you plan your preparation for such a career as well as give some advice on finding positions and landing a position.

After completing this course, a learner will be able to: • Define the cybersecurity field and describe its variations. • Describe the need for qualified cybersecurity professionals in U.S. and global organizations. • Discuss the cybersecurity professional’s role in an organization’s cybersecurity effort. • Describe the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and the use as a cybersecurity career development tool. • Explain the structure, location, and responsibilities of the cybersecurity department in a traditional versus non-traditional organization. • List and explain the knowledge preparation for the cybersecurity professional from an education versus training perspective. • List and describe the various cybersecurity certifications available to cybersecurity professionals and differentiate their suitability based on the professional’s career status. • Describe the process and resources for finding the perfect cybersecurity job. • Discuss the expectations and issues associated with the long-term cybersecurity career.

• The process and resources for finding the perfect cybersecurity job.

• The cybersecurity professional’s role in an organization’s cybersecurity effort.

• The knowledge preparation for the cybersecurity professional from an education versus training perspective.

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Welcome to Cybersecurity Job Search: Getting Started
Week 2
An Introduction to Careers in Cybersecurity (Module 1)
This module is a brief introduction to the course.
Week 3
Understanding Cybersecurity Professionals (Module 2)
Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module
Week 4
Cybersecurity in the Organization (Module 3)
Learning objectives for Understanding Cybersecurity Professionals.
Week 5
Perfecting Your Cybersecurity Knowledge (Module 4)
Learning objectives for the module on Cybersecurity in the Organization.
Week 6
Finding the Perfect Cybersecurity Job (Module 5)
Learning objectives for Perfecting Your Cybersecurity Knowledge
Week 7
Landing the Perfect Cybersecurity Job (Module 6)
Learning Objectives for Finding the Perfect Cybersecurity Job
Week 8
Wrap-up for the Course

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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