IT Security Careers and Certifications: First Steps

Course details

Demand for information security professionals has never been higher—and it's only projected to grow. Interested in finding a job in this exciting new field? Or simply advancing to the next level? IT security expert Marc Menninger explains how to launch and develop a successful career in information security. Learn about the nine most common security jobs and the duties and qualifications for each role. Learn which security certifications appear in job listings and which ones will help you get the job you want. Follow example career paths to learn how others have progressed: from IT hobbyist to help-desk technician to analyst, systems architect, and more. Marc closes with career advice specific to information security, which will help you succeed in this dynamic and high-demand industry.

Learning objectives
IT security key concepts
The job marketplace
IT security success traits
Career specializations
IT security certifications
Getting experience
Networking
Marketing yourself

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - Who this course is for
03 - Why start a career in IT security

1. Understanding the IT Security Career Field

04 - A brief history of IT security
05 - An overview of IT security key concepts
06 - Enabling technologies for IT security
07 - Understanding cybersecurity threats
08 - IT security career resources

2. IT Security Marketplace

09 - Government (FISMA)
10 - Financial Institutions (GLBA)
11 - Healthcare (HIPAA)
12 - Corporate (SOX)
13 - Retail (PCI DSS)

3. IT Security Success Traits

14 - Analytical and technology savvy
15 - Self-directed and knowledge hungry
16 - Collaboration and working well with others

4. IT Security Careers

17 - Security career paths
18 - IT security career - Specialist technician
19 - IT security career - Analyst
20 - IT security career - Auditor
21 - IT security career - Consultant
22 - IT security career - Engineer
23 - IT security career - Administrator
24 - IT security career - Architect
25 - IT security career - Manager
26 - IT security career - Director

5. IT Security Certifications

27 - Security certification paths
28 - IT security certification - Security+
29 - IT security certification - GSEC
30 - IT security certification - SSCP
31 - IT security certification - CEH
32 - IT security certification - OSCP
33 - IT security certification - CISA
34 - IT security certification - CISSP
35 - IT security certification - CISM
36 - IT security certification - CPP
37 - Choose a security certification

6. Your IT Security Career Path

38 - Prerequisites
39 - Get experience
40 - Get certified
41 - Example career path - Penetration tester
42 - Example career path - Security architect
43 - Example career path - CISO (director)

7. IT Security Career Advice

44 - Begin with the end in mind
45 - Network with security colleagues
46 - Participate in security events
47 - Market yourself
48 - Build depth of knowledge

Conclusion

49 - Next steps