Information Security Careers and Resources

Table of Contents

• Break in: How to get into cybersecurity and build a rewarding career
• Cybersecurity Career Options
• NICE Framework
• Skill Sets
• Training Courses
• Certifications
• How to get started: Cybersecurity for K-12
• Additional Resources

Break in: How to get into cybersecurity and build a rewarding career

Break in: How to get into cybersecurity and build a rewarding career

Cybersecurity Career Options

• The following link contains a list of careers in cybersecurity that are the coolest and most in-demand by employers.
  • 20 Coolest Cybersecurity careers
• The following link contains a list of career options. This has a list of 20 career profiles. For each career you can download the career profile. Listed below is also direct links to 10 of the career options.
  • Cybersecurity Career Options
    • Penetration Tester
    • Software Developer
    • Cryptographer
    • Cyber Defense Incident Responder
    • Cybersecurity Engineer
    • Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
    • Cyber Operator
    • Technical Support Specialist
    • Systems Adminstrator
    • Threat & Warning Analyst
• The following link contains a list of career options. This contains a large list of career roles. Included below is a direct link to a portion of the careers listed on the site.
  • Cybersecurity guide - Find a cybersecurity career
    • Penetration Tester
    • Security Software Developer
    • Security Engineer
    • Cryptographer
    • Security Adminstrator
    • Security Incident Responder

NICE Framework

The NICE Framework is a fundamental reference for describing and sharing information about cybersecurity work. The Framework is designed to help you identify the right training and certifications for your current or desired cybersecurity role. It establishes a common lexicon that describes cybersecurity work and workers regardless of where or for whom the work is performed. The NICE Framework applies across public, private, and academic sectors.

• NICE Framework - National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies
  • Work Role Categories
  • Competency Areas

Skill Sets

• Programming / Scripting
  • Python
  • Java
• More Coming …

Training Platforms with CyberSecurity Courses

• Navigating the digital labyrinth: All about online cybersecurity courses

• cybrary.it
  • There is some levels of free access.
• Coursera
  • The Google Cybersecurity course is on Coursera.
• SANS
  • Very expensive courses, not affordable for an individual.
• ISC2
  • Very expensive courses, not affordable for an individual.

Training Courses

• Navigating the digital labyrinth: All about online cybersecurity courses

• Google Cybersecurity

• Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Microsoft and LinkedIn

• More coming …

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Penetration Testing Certifications
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester Certification (GPEN)
  • Certified Penetration Testing Professional
  • OSCP / OSCP+
    • OSCP / OSCP+
  • CompTIA Pentest+
• CISSP
• more coming

How to get started: Cybersecurity for K-12

This guide serves as a guide for students interested in learning more about the cybersecurity field.

How to get started: Cybersecurity for K-12

Additional Resources

• Cybersecurity Guide - Resource Center
• Cybersecurity 101
• How to get into Cybersecurity
• Glossary of Common Cybersecurity Words and Phrases
• Job interview prep