Prepare to begin your cybersecurity career. Develop marketable abilities for a position in demand in the sector; no degree or prior experience is necessary.
A growing number of lucrative job opportunities in the security industry today do not require a college degree. This Professional Certificate is designed to equip you with the necessary technical skills to become job-ready for a role as a Cybersecurity Analyst. The instructional content and practical labs will introduce you to various concepts such as network security, endpoint protection, incident response, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.
The field of cybersecurity is highly sought after, with a significant demand for professionals.
● According to CyberSeek, there were 171,000 job openings for Information Security Analysts from June 2019 to May 2020. However, there are currently only 125,000 individuals employed in these positions, resulting in an annual talent shortfall of 46,000 workers. On average, cybersecurity roles take 21% longer to fill compared to other IT jobs.
● The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 31% growth in hiring for Cybersecurity Analysts between 2019 and 2029, which is significantly faster than the average growth rate for other careers.
To excel in this field, you should feel comfortable working with computers, be open to developing new technical skills, and enjoy collaborative problem-solving and communicating solutions. By the end of this program, you will have completed a hands-on project involving a real-world security breach, allowing you to apply the concepts you’ve learned. Additionally, industry tool virtual labs will provide you with practical experience, giving you the confidence to embark on a career in cybersecurity.
It’s worth noting that this program is ACE® approved, meaning you can earn up to 10 college credits, equivalent to completing 2 ½ associate degree-level courses.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout the program, you will have access to virtual labs and internet sites that will enhance your practical skills, making you valuable to employers. These resources include:
Tools: Wireshark, IBM QRadar, IBM MaaS360, IBM Guardium, IBM Resilient, i2 Enterprise Insight Analysis
Labs: SecurityLearningAcademy.com
Libraries: Python
Projects: You will investigate a real-world security breach, identifying the attack, vulnerabilities, costs, and providing prevention recommendations.
What You’ll Learn
- Develop knowledge of cybersecurity analyst tools including data protection; endpoint protection; SIEM; and systems and network fundamentals.
- Learn about key compliance and threat intelligence topics important in today’s cybersecurity landscape.
- Gain skills for incident responses and forensics with real-world cybersecurity case studies.
- Get hands-on experience to develop skills via industry specific and open source Security tools.
