University System of Georgia
Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started
University System of Georgia

Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

4.8

(12 reviews)

Beginner level

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9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn

  • The process and resources for finding the perfect cybersecurity job.

  • The cybersecurity professional’s role in an organization’s cybersecurity effort.

  • The knowledge preparation for the cybersecurity professional from an education versus training perspective.

Skills you'll gain

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35 quizzes

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There are 8 modules in this course

This module is a brief introduction to the course.

What's included

1 video1 reading

Learning Objectives for Introduction to Cybersecurity Module

What's included

7 videos6 quizzes

Learning objectives for Understanding Cybersecurity Professionals.

What's included

7 videos6 quizzes

Learning objectives for the module on Cybersecurity in the Organization.

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6 videos5 quizzes

Learning objectives for Perfecting Your Cybersecurity Knowledge

What's included

8 videos7 quizzes

Learning Objectives for Finding the Perfect Cybersecurity Job

What's included

5 videos4 quizzes

Learning objectives for the module Landing the Perfect Cybersecurity Job

What's included

17 videos1 reading6 quizzes

This is the conclusion of the course.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 quiz

Instructors

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4.6 (6 ratings)
Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
University System of Georgia
14 Courses120,436 learners
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
University System of Georgia
14 Courses120,436 learners

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