Insights from a Cybersecurity Professional

Course details

Are you interested in starting a career in cybersecurity, already in cybersecurity and looking for your next move, or just curious about how emerging technologies may affect cybersecurity? In this course, Mike Chapple, an expert with 25 years of experience in the field, offers his insights. Mike discusses how he got started in cybersecurity and points out ways to stay on top of an ever-changing field. Mike tells you about the appeal and responsibilities of working in cybersecurity and goes over what entry-level positions look like, how to break into the field, and more. He explains career opportunities in cybersecurity and the role of certifications. Mike dives into differences and conflicts that may arise between security and business interests, as well as the role of compliance in cybersecurity. He highlights several specific technologies that impact cybersecurity, then finishes up with his thoughts on the future of this fascinating field.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Cybersecurity

1. Your Career

02 - How did you get into the security field
03 - What role did mentorship play in your career
04 - What's the biggest professional mistake you ever made
05 - What is the role of higher education in cybersecurity
06 - How do you stay on top of an ever-changing field

2. Careers in Security

07 - What would you say to someone considering cybersecurity
08 - What's the appeal of working in cybersecurity
09 - What are a security professional's main responsibilities
10 - What are entry-level security positions like
11 - How does someone break into this field
12 - What advice do you have for someone who just got that first job
13 - What career opportunities exist in cybersecurity
14 - What's the role of certifications in cybersecurity

3. Security and the Business

15 - How does security differ in government, business, and academia
16 - How do you handle conflicts between security and business
17 - What do you do when risks exist and leaders want to push ahead
18 - How have cybersecurity threats changed

4. Compliance

19 - What role should the government play in security
20 - How much do security professionals worry about compliance

5. Specific Technologies

21 - How does cloud computing impact cybersecurity
22 - How does the Internet of Things impact cybersecurity
23 - How does a mobile workforce impact cybersecurity
24 - How does quantum computing impact cybersecurity

6. The Future of Cybersecurity

25 - Where do you see cybersecurity in five years
26 - What is the biggest challenge facing the cybersecurity profession

Insights from a Cybersecurity Professional

Authors

Mike Chapple