Cybersecurity plays a critical role in safeguarding the digital world. With the ever-increasing number of cyber threats, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. From security analysts and penetration testers to incident responders and security architects, a wide range of roles exists within the field.

This course provides a foundational understanding of what cybersecurity is, introduces the principles of securing digital assets, discusses career paths, and includes a hands-on workshop where participants can identify the key skills of their chosen job role and reflect on their own profiles.

Participants will also receive guidance on the educational background, certifications, and resources that can help them succeed in these roles. This course is perfect for anyone looking to understand the wide array of opportunities in cybersecurity and develop a clearer sense of where they might fit within it.

Part 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Understanding the field: information security, cybersecurity, network security, application security, and more
• Overview of cybersecurity principles (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

Part 2: Overview of Job Roles

• Taxonomy of cybersecurity roles: defensive, offensive, and operational profiles
• Introduction to roles: security analysts, penetration testers, incident responders, security architects, cybersecurity managers, threat intelligence analysts, other job roles
• Key responsibilities, required skills, and career paths for each role

Part 3: Career Paths & Skills 

• Education level, certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, ISO 2700 1/5, etc.), and resources
• Importance of hands-on labs, CTFs (Capture the Flags), and real-world experiencePart 

4: Workshop – Guide to Cybersecurity Job Roles

• Participants choose a role and gain a first impression of the skills needed, and whether it aligns with their current profile and interest

Part 5: Q&A and Closing Thoughts

• Understand key concepts of cybersecurity
• Understand cybersecurity job roles
• Understand career paths

Theory and workshops