Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers
Completed by Katherine Reed
January 29, 2026
8 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
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.
Discover the right role for you in cybersecurity and learn how to prepare for your chosen career path.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Cyber Security Strategy
- Category: Technical Support and Services
- Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
- Category: Data Security
- Category: Network Security
- Category: Information Assurance
- Category: Information Technology
- Category: Cybersecurity
- Category: Cyber Security Policies
