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Interested in finding an IT security job? IT security expert Marc Menninger explains how to launch a successful career in information security.
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Introduction
- Welcome
- Who this course is for
- Why start a career in IT security?
- 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
- Government (FISMA)
- Financial Institutions (GLBA)
- Healthcare (HIPAA)
- Corporate (SOX)
- Retail (PCI DSS)
- Analytical and technology savvy
- Self-directed and knowledge hungry
- Collaboration and working well with others
- 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
- 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
- Prerequisites
- Get experience
- Get certified
- Example career path: Penetration tester
- Example career path: Security architect
- Example career path: CISO (director)
- Begin with the end in mind
- Network with security colleagues
- Participate in security events
- Market yourself
- Build depth of knowledge
- Next steps
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IT Security Careers and Certifications: First Steps
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Interested in finding an IT security job? IT security expert Marc Menninger explains how to launch a successful career in information security.
Introduction
- Welcome
- Who this course is for
- Why start a career in IT security?
- 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
- Government (FISMA)
- Financial Institutions (GLBA)
- Healthcare (HIPAA)
- Corporate (SOX)
- Retail (PCI DSS)
- Analytical and technology savvy
- Self-directed and knowledge hungry
- Collaboration and working well with others
- 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
- 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
- Prerequisites
- Get experience
- Get certified
- Example career path: Penetration tester
- Example career path: Security architect
- Example career path: CISO (director)
- Begin with the end in mind
- Network with security colleagues
- Participate in security events
- Market yourself
- Build depth of knowledge
- Next steps
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