
Cybersecurity Career Roadmap: Jobs and Levels Guide
Explore the job-leveling matrix for Cybersecurity. Understand the roles and skills needed to advance from beginner to leader.
May 17, 2024
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A career in Information Technology presents opportunities across various sectors, from managing networks and ensuring cybersecurity to developing software and maintaining systems. Explore Coursera's library of IT career resources to support your growth.
IT & Cybersecurity
Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Threat Modeling, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Endpoint Detection and Response, NIST 800-53, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Stakeholder Communications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Architecture, Event Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Systems, Security Controls, Debugging, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Storage, Application Development, Programming Principles, Email Security, General Networking, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Databases, Networking Hardware, Desktop Support
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months