Abstract: Over the past several years, we’ve seen massive growth in the cybersecurity sector as more and more businesses recognize that cybersecurity is crucial in ensuring seamless business operations. While the prospect of joining the cyber workforce may seem daunting, the substantial growth and high demand in this industry create diverse opportunities for jobseekers to forge their paths in this exciting career field. To further explore these opportunities, this webinar will explore some of the popular career pathways in cybersecurity and provide guidance on what prospective cybersecurity enthusiasts can do to adequately prepare themselves for career success.
Key Takeaways:
- Exploring opportunities in a cybersecurity career
- Understanding common junior cyber roles and their qualifications
- Building a cybersecurity skillset and demonstrating competence
- Identifying what hiring managers look for to set you apart as an applicant
Speaker:
AJ Jarrett, Director, Cyber Monitoring & Incident Response, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
Bio: AJ has over fifteen years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and incident response in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining DTCC, AJ launched and led multiple cybersecurity programs in highly regulated environments, including defense and finance. In addition to his work at DTCC, AJ is also an adjunct instructor with the Applied Cybersecurity Program at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and a volunteer advisor for multiple high school and college career technology education programs.
*Examples, analysis, views and opinion shared by the speakers are personal and not endorsed by EC-Council or their respective employer(s)
