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IT Security Careers and Certifications: First Steps

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Overview

Prepare for a new career with $100 off Coursera Plus
Gear up for jobs in high-demand fields: data analytics, digital marketing, and more.
Interested in finding an IT security job? IT security expert Marc Menninger explains how to launch a successful career in information security.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Who this course is for
  • Why start a career in IT security?
1. Understanding the IT Security Career Field
  • A brief history of IT security
  • An overview of IT security key concepts
  • Enabling technologies for IT security
  • Understanding cybersecurity threats
  • IT security career resources
2. IT Security Marketplace
  • Government (FISMA)
  • Financial Institutions (GLBA)
  • Healthcare (HIPAA)
  • Corporate (SOX)
  • Retail (PCI DSS)
3. IT Security Success Traits
  • Analytical and technology savvy
  • Self-directed and knowledge hungry
  • Collaboration and working well with others
4. IT Security Careers
  • Security career paths
  • IT security career: Specialist/technician
  • IT security career: Analyst
  • IT security career: Auditor
  • IT security career: Consultant
  • IT security career: Engineer
  • IT security career: Administrator
  • IT security career: Architect
  • IT security career: Manager
  • IT security career: Director
5. IT Security Certifications
  • Security certification paths
  • IT security certification: Security+
  • IT security certification: GSEC
  • IT security certification: SSCP
  • IT security certification: CEH
  • IT security certification: OSCP
  • IT security certification: CISA
  • IT security certification: CISSP
  • IT security certification: CISM
  • IT security certification: CPP
  • Choose a security certification
6. Your IT Security Career Path
  • Prerequisites
  • Get experience
  • Get certified
  • Example career path: Penetration tester
  • Example career path: Security architect
  • Example career path: CISO (director)
7. IT Security Career Advice
  • Begin with the end in mind
  • Network with security colleagues
  • Participate in security events
  • Market yourself
  • Build depth of knowledge
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Marc Menninger

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