Cybersecurity Positions and Related Certifications
Below is a list cybersecurity job titles with examples of commonly related certifications. In addition to certifications, the National Security Agency (NSA) defines ‘entry-level’ roles as requiring a bachelor’s degree plus up to three years of relevant experience—less with higher-level degrees. With a high school diploma or GED, you’ll likely need between four and seven years of relevant experience on your resume.
Refer to cyberseek.org for more info on cybersecurity roles, career paths , and the associated credentials requirements.
The National Security Agency (NSA) defines entry-level as requiring a bachelor’s degree plus up to three years of relevant experience—less with higher-level degrees. With a high school diploma or GED, you’ll likely need between four and seven years of relevant experience on your resume.
Certifications:
Below is a list of the most mentioned cybersecurity certifications in job postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and Simply Hired. The most popular entry level certification is believed to be CompTIA Security+
References:
- Career Path / Skills:
- How to Start in Cyber Security, the roadmap for winners (16:01) – John Goode
- How to Build a Cybersecurity Career – Daniel Miessler
- Starting an InfoSec Career: The Megamix – Chapters 1-3 (Fundamentals, Educ/Certifications, Fields/Niches) – Lesley Carhart
- Job Roles:
- 10 Cybersecurity Jobs: Entry-Level and Beyond (Coursera)
- 10 Entry-Level IT Jobs and What You Can Do to Get Hired (Coursera – Feeder Positions)
- How to Become an Information Security Analyst: Salary, Skills, and More
- Starting an InfoSec Career: The Megamix – Chapters 4-5 (Blue Team , Red Team)- Lesley Carhart
- Certifications:
- Resume Building:
- Cyber Security Resume Sample – Christian Eilers
- Youtube: Ultimate Cyber Security Resume Writing Guide (9:56) John Goode
- Youtube: Expert Advice on Writing a Cyber Resume with Joe Hudson (xx:xx)- Cyber Headhunter