Building-a-Cybersecurity-Career-From-Internships-to-Leadership

Cybersecurity seminar for youths and young executives keen to build strong careers in this industry!

1. Building a
Cybersecurity Career
From Internships to Leaderships

2. Is cybersecurity a good
career choice?

3. Growth of Cybercrime
Nominal Gross Domestic Product 2024
1. US 28.78 trillion
2.China 18.53 trillion
3.Cybercrime 8.44 trillion
4.Japan 4.59 trillion
5.Germany 4.11 trillion
https://cybernews.com/editorial/cybercrime-world-third-economy/

5. Which industry has the
LARGEST
supply vs. demand
manpower gap?

7. https://www.leveleffect.com/

9. Career Progression and Long-Term
Development
Entry-Level Positions
Begin your career in roles such as Security Analyst, Junior Penetration Tester, or SOC Analyst.
Focus on gaining hands-on experience and refining your technical skills.
Mid-Level Specialization
Progress to specialized roles like Ethical Hacker, Incident Response Specialist, or Cloud Security
Engineer. Continue to earn advanced certifications and develop expertise in specific areas.
Senior Technical Roles
Advance to positions such as Senior Security Architect, Red Team Leader, or Principal Security
Consultant. Take on more complex projects and mentor junior team members.
Leadership and Management
Move into roles like CISO, Director of Information Security, or cybersecurity startup founder.
Focus on strategic planning, team leadership, and driving organizational security initiatives.

11. Building Your Cybersecurity Career
1Choose the Right Program
Select a degree program in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field that
offers a strong foundation in network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking.
2Supplement with Specialized Courses
Enhance your knowledge with online courses or bootcamps focusing on specific areas
like penetration testing, malware analysis, or cloud security.
3Gain Practical Experience
Participate in internships, co-opt programs, or research projects to apply theoretical
knowledge in real-world scenarios and build your professional network.
4Stay Current
Follow industry blogs, podcasts, and publications to keep up with the latest trends,
threats, and technologies in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.

12. Building Your Personal Brand!

13. Developing Essential Soft Skills
1Effective Communication
Cultivate the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical
audiences. This skill is crucial for reporting findings, proposing solutions, and collaborating with cross-
functional teams.
2Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Develop an analytical mindset to approach security challenges creatively. Practice breaking down
complex problems and considering multiple perspectives to find innovative solutions.
3Adaptability and Continuous Learning
Embrace a growth mindset and stay curious about emerging technologies and threats. The
cybersecurity landscape evolves rapidly, so being adaptable and eager to learn is essential for long-
term success.
4Teamwork and Leadership
Hone your ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and take initiative when needed. As you
progress in your career, leadership skills become increasingly important for guiding projects and
mentoring junior team members.

14. 3 signs you’re ready
for a cybersecurity
career!
üYou’re a Natural Problem-
Solver
üCommunication is One of
Your Strengths
üYou Are Endlessly Curious

15. Identifying Industry-Recognized
Certifications
CriteriaImportanceEC-Council Certifications
ISO EndorsementEnsures global recognition
and adherence to
international standards
All major certifications ISO
17024 accredited
DoD EndorsementValidates relevance to
government and military
cybersecurity roles
Recognized in DoD Directive
8140
NICE Framework MappingAligns with industry-standard
competency requirements
Mapped to NICE
Cybersecurity Workforce
Framework
Industry RecognitionIndicates acceptance and
value in the job market
Widely recognized by Fortune
500 companies and
government agencies

17. Meeting the international standards in professional training and certification
GLOBALLY RECOGNISED AND ENDORSED
CNSS
Committee on
National
Security
Systems
NSA
National
Security
Agency USA
NICE
National
Initiative for
Cybersecurity
Education
NCSC
National
Cybersecurity
Center, UK
(part of GCHQ)
ANSI 17024
American
National
Standards
Institute
DoD
Department of
Defense
Directive 8140
CREST
Pentesting
& SOC
Accreditation

20. CEH Leaderboard

22. CEH
Master
1st July to 30th July 2024
Youth Day
Promotion
Prove Your
Ethical Hacking
Skills
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