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LinkedIn Learning

Land Your First Cybersecurity Job

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Discover opportunities and practical strategies for career changers looking to land a new role as a cybersecurity professional.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Your future in cybersecurity
1. Cybersecurity Careers
  • Cyber domains explained
  • Popular roles in cyber
  • Cyberseek demo
  • PIVOT into cyber: A framework to live by
2. Basic Steps to Launching Your Career
  • Why do you want to be a cyber professional?
  • Your current skill set has value
  • Which roles map to your skill sets?
  • What are you missing?
  • Create your cyber roadmap
3. Building Your Brand in Cyber
  • Marketing your skills
  • Volunteering for success
4. The Power of Networking
  • Building your network
  • Mentoring with a purpose
5. Landing the Role
  • Finding a role that fits your skills and goals
  • Acing your interview
  • Negotiating your benefits
Conclusion
  • Continue to grow

Taught by

Mari Galloway

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