Cybersecurity Careers: Setting Yourself Apart in a Competitive Field
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Cybersecurity career opportunities are growing, with roles like security architect, analyst, and penetration tester offering competitive salaries. Obtaining a Security+ certification is beneficial for career advancement, providing industry respect and meeting public sector requirements. The Security+ exam covers various topics and offers study tips, preparation courses, and boot camp options for aspiring professionals.
Cybersecurity Careers: Setting Yourself Apart in a Competitive Field
- 3. Today Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity Benefits of Certification Security+ Exam Content Security+ Exam Format Security+ Exam Tips Security+ Boot Camp Course Overview
- 5. Data Breaches Losses greater than 30,000 records As of 9/10/17
- 6. Security Roles for Security+ Certified Professionals ● Security Architect ● Security Analyst ● Security Auditor ● Penetration Tester ● Computer Crime Scene Investigator ● Forensic Investigator ● Incident Responder ● Malware Analyst
- 7. Security Architect One of the fastest growing roles! Key Responsibilities: ● Designs and builds ● Identifies risks and mitigations ● Monitors and enforces policy Salary: $50,000 - $90,000
- 8. Security Architect: Getting Started Helpful Courses & Certifications: ● Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) ● Security Architecture Design ● Security Awareness ● Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) ● Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) ● CompTIA Security+
- 9. Security Analyst Another fast growing role! Key Responsibilities: ● Protect data integrity ● Analyze security measures ● Implement training ● Maintain security plan Salary: $85,000
- 10. Security Analyst: Getting Started Helpful Courses & Certifications: ● Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) ● CompTIA Security+ ● Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) ● Certified Web Application Penetration Tester (CWAPT) ● Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA)
- 11. Penetration Tester/ Ethical Hacker Key Responsibilities: ● Conduct formal tests ● Analyze security measures ● Create assessment reports Salary: $55,000 - $89,000
- 12. Penetration Tester/ Ethical Hacker: Getting Started Helpful Courses & Certifications: ● Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) ● Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) ● Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE) ● Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA) ● CompTIA Security+
- 13. Forensic Investigator Key Responsibilities: ● Work with law enforcement ● Recover and examine evidence ● Provide technical reports ● Maintain chain of custody Salary: $50,000 - $75,000
- 14. Forensic Investigator: Getting Started Helpful Courses & Certifications: ● Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) ● Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) ● Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE) ● Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA) ● CompTIA Security+
- 17. Why Get Security+ Certified? Established Infosec Credential ● Long legacy ● Certification nearing its 16th year - before YouTube and Facebook ● Predates ISACA’s CISM & Red Hat’s Certified Security Specialist
- 18. Why Get Security+ Certified? Industry Respect ● Security+ certification used as a prerequisite ● Certification is vendor-neutral
- 19. Why Get Security+ Certified? Public Sector Endorsement ● 8570.01M describes training & certification requirements for all DoD information assurance professionals ● Meets minimum requirements for IAT Level 2 work (at least 3 years in IA technology) ● Designated as “DoD approved certification” for ○ IAT Levels 1 and 2 ○ IAM (management) Level 1 positions
- 20. Security+ Exam What You Need to Know ● Network security (21%) ● Compliance & operational security (18%) ● Threats & vulnerabilities (21%) ● Application, data & host security (16%) ● Access control & identity management (13%) ● Cryptography (11%)
- 21. Security+ Exam Format ● Available online or in-person with Pearson VUE ● 90 questions, 90 minutes ● Multiple choice & performance-based questions ● Passing score: 750 (on 100-900 scale) ● Recommended prerequisite: 2 yrs experience in IT administration with a security focus
- 22. Security+ Exam Tips Tips ● Create a study plan ● Enroll in a Security+ prep course ● Take practice exams (SkillSet) ● Join an online community (reddit, TechExams) ● Be well rested on exam day and aware of time
- 23. InfoSec Institute’s Security+ Boot Camp ● CompTIA-authorized curriculum ● Comprehensive accelerated learning environment ● Five days with an expert security instructor ● High-quality Security+ exam preparation ● Vital tips and tricks needed to pass the exam ● Simulation-based testing ● One-on-one time with instructor ● Rated 4.8/5 by students
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