
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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Whether you’re just starting out in cybersecurity or looking for learning resources for your team, Coursera offers a collection of tutorials, templates, and career guides for cybersecurity professionals at all levels.
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Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, Security Controls, Debugging, Python Programming
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Cybersecurity-specific skills: Security skills are crucial for cybersecurity professionals to protect an organization's data and infrastructure from malicious attacks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement robust security measures
Operating systems: Deep familiarity with different operating systems allows cybersecurity experts to tailor their strategies and tools, ensuring comprehensive protection across diverse IT environments. Top operating systems to know include:
Cloud security: Strong cloud security skills ensure that cybersecurity professionals can identify and mitigate potential threats, ensuring the integrity and availability of cloud-based resources: