Kennesaw State University
Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

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Kennesaw State University

Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(12 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • The process and resources for finding the perfect cybersecurity job.

  • The cybersecurity professional’s role in an organization’s cybersecurity effort.

  • The knowledge preparation for the cybersecurity professional from an education versus training perspective.

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Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

This module is a brief introduction to the course.

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1 video1 reading

Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module

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7 videos6 assignments

Learning objectives for Understanding Cybersecurity Professionals.

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7 videos6 assignments

Learning objectives for the module on Cybersecurity in the Organization.

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6 videos5 assignments

Learning objectives for Perfecting Your Cybersecurity Knowledge

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8 videos7 assignments

Learning Objectives for Finding the Perfect Cybersecurity Job

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5 videos4 assignments

Learning objectives for the module Landing the Perfect Cybersecurity Job

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17 videos1 reading6 assignments

This is the conclusion of the course.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

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4.6 (6 ratings)
Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Kennesaw State University
18 Courses130,667 learners
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
Kennesaw State University
18 Courses130,667 learners

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