09. Cybersecurity Careers

Cybersecurity Careers

ND545 C1 L1 07 Cybersecurity Careers Walkthrough

Note: in the pie chart in the video, the age should be 35-44 for 33%

Summary

There are many opportunities in the world of cybersecurity. It’s not only about the sheer number of jobs, but also the types and breadth of work available.

Currently, we are experiencing a phenomenon known as the Cybersecurity Skills Gap. This means the number of open jobs is way beyond the number of cybersecurity people available to fill them.

According to a recent survey in Security Magazine, 72% of organizations of all types and sizes are and have been struggling to find quality cybersecurity talent.
ISACA, an international professional association focused on IT audit, governance, risk, and security has a similar survey. Their State of Cybersecurity 2020 report echoes the challenges of hiring cybersecurity positions. Additionally, two-thirds of respondents say it’s difficult to retain cybersecurity talent.

To build a career in cybersecurity or technology takes three things:

  • Experience
  • Education
  • Certifications

Also needed to fill a cybersecurity role are

  • Technical Skills
  • Functional Knowledge
  • Personal abilities

The Further Research area contains links for you to explore including a wiki from Peerlyst with articles on starting or expanding a cybersecurity career.

Use these resources as you are building your cyber career to develop your path and reach your goals. Take a few minutes to visit them and reflect on the information that can help you establish or broaden your cyber career.

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