Cybersecurity Careers: Become a Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Careers: Become a Security Engineer

39mBeginner2023-05-26

Authors

Dominique West

Dominique West

Certified Cloud Security Professional

Course details

You don’t need to have a perfectly structured resume with a technical background to become a successful cybersecurity professional. You can find exciting and approachable opportunities to work in a wide variety of different roles in the field, one of which is as a security engineer.

Join instructor Dominique West to learn more about a career in security engineering in this approachable course designed uniquely for learners with nontraditional, nontechnical backgrounds. Get an overview of what a job in security engineering could look like, from the everyday tasks and responsibilities of someone working in the field to the skills, certifications, and education you need to grow. Along the way, get tips from Dominique on how to go about preparing for interviews, solving common problems, and building a wider community for success.

Skills covered

CryptographyIncident ResponseCybersecurityDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

Introduction

  • Becoming a security engineer

Security Engineering Career Basics

  • What is a security engineer
  • What's the difference
  • Why pursue a career in cybersecurity

How to Become a Security Engineer

  • Do your research
  • Develop your skill set
  • Certification options
  • Benefits of networking
  • Interviewing for a security engineering position

Day in the Life

  • Day in the life of a cloud security engineer
  • Common challenges
  • Solving problems

Conclusion

  • The fun doesn't end
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