A monthly Information Security publication for the WPI community.
This month's focus is on CAREERS IN CYBERSECURITY. Our thanks to Sue Levine at the Heebner Career Development Center for providing several career resources.
In this issue:
- Careers in Cybersecurity
- Heebner Career Development Center Resources
- Learning with Laughter
- From the CISTO
- Information Security Journey - Webinar
- Featured Videos
- By the Numbers
- Self-Paced Training
- Diversity in Cybersecurity
- Coming Next Month...
Careers in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity isn't the monolith that movies and TV shows depict it as! There are a wide variety of careers ranging from roles that require strong communication to those that depend upon highly technical skills.
Non-Technical Cybersecurity Jobs
These are examples of cybersecurity jobs that do not require extensive technical skills.
- Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist
- Governance, Risks, and Compliance Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Project Manager
- Sales Representative
- Technical Writer/Content Creator
Key non-technical skills for working in cyber crisis response include communication, leadership, teamwork, situational awareness, problem-solving, and stress management. Delve into job descriptions and needed skills in these articles:
10 Nontechnical Cybersecurity Jobs (Coursera) APRIL 202410 Types of Cybersecurity Roles from Entry to Beyond (Keepnet) APRIL 2024Technical Cybersecurity Jobs
If you prefer analyzing the intricacies of machines and systems, you may be interested in these more technical jobs.
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Infosec Analyst
- Network Security Architect
- Security Software Developer
- Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker
Outlook for Cybersecurity Careers
These excerpts describe the current state and anticipated growth for cybersecurity careers:
- "According to a global survey by the Enterprise Service Group (ESG), 51% of IT decision-makers reported struggling to fill open [cybersecurity] positions." (Institute of Data)
- "Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations." (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Resources from Heebner Career Development Center
A map showing where in the US cybersecurity skills are most in demand is just one of the resources offered by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS).
Cybersecurity Career Map (NICCS)Menu of Cybersecurity Resources (NICCS)The MassCyberCenter strives to enhance opportunities for the Massachusetts cybersecurity ecosystem and to strengthen the resiliency of the Commonwealth’s public and private communities.
MassCyberCenterThe National Cyber League (NCL) Competition enables students to gain experience through real-world cybersecurity challenges.
National Cyber LeagueTo meet other people on campus who are interested in cybersecurity, check out these student clubs.
Women in Cyber SecurityWPI Cyber Security ClubThere are also scholarships from the federal government to help fund your cybersecurity education.
CyberCorps: Scholarship For Service at WPIStudents can search Handshake to see what internship and job opportunities are available.
Handshake LoginLearning with Laughter
From the CISTO
Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool and can supplement a person's work, it doesn't replace the demand for human cybersecurity professionals.
According to Forbes, "AI will reshape many cybersecurity roles so that practitioners can focus their time and attention on what humans do best—devising strategy, setting policy, thinking creatively, addressing the human element and motives of attackers, applying negotiation tactics, and monitoring the operation of AI itself while applying ethical standards."
Check out this article to learn more!
The Future Of The Cybersecurity Profession With The Rise Of AI (Forbes)Information Security Journey - Webinar
Join our webinar on Wednesday, March 19 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET to hear how members of WPI's Information Security team arrived in their roles. Plenty of time to ask questions, or submit in advance at registration!
Register for the 3/19 webinarFeatured Videos
A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional - Cyber Queen (14 min) NOV 2024How I Would Learn Cyber Security in 2025 (7 min) DEC 2024By the Numbers
- There is a cybersecurity workforce gap of over 540,000 people in North America, according to the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study.
- $85,000 - $101,000/year average salary for entry level cybersecurity professionals in 2024 (CyberSeek)
- 71% of organizations have vacant cybersecurity roles. (Forbes)
2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study OCT 2024Career Pathways and Salaries (Cyberseek) 2025Nearly 4 Million Cybersecurity Jobs Are Vacant (Forbes) AUG 2024Self-Paced Training
These resources can guide you to find online self-paced training.
7 In-Demand IT Skills (Coursera) FEB 20255 Cybersecurity Career Paths and How to Get Started (Coursera) OCT 2024How To Learn Cybersecurity on Your Own (Springboard) FEB 2025LinkedIn Learning
WPI employees have access to free courses in LinkedIn Learning. One way to see their offerings is go to myapps.microsoft.com and click LinkedIn Learning. You can search for cybersecurity, roles mentioned above, or get started with the links below.
Diversity in Cybersecurity
Myrna Soto, Founder Of Apogee Executive Advisors
Coming Next Month...
Protecting Children and Elderly Online
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