• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Are you new to IT & cybersecurity and wondering which role might suit you best? In this cybersecurity for beginners overview, we cover the roles of Network Administrator, Incident Responder, System Administrator, Penetration Tester, Cloud Engineer, Cybersecurity Manager, and Privacy Analyst. Find the role for you in this exciting field.

Learning Objectives

This cybersecurity for beginners course was created to provide students with an overview of IT and cybersecurity basics, so they are better able to decide which IT field they want to pursue for a career. We will help you make the right choice and show you how Cybrary can help you advance in the career you've selected.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.