IT & Cybersecurity Foundations Career Path
Get everything you need to start your cybersecurity career journey, and stop wasting your time (and money) sorting through unreliable information from questionable sources. While this industry offers very lucrative career opportunities, finding accurate, relevant information to break into the field can be incredibly frustrating. That’s why we’ve crafted this IT and Cybersecurity Foundations path, featuring thoughtful, bite-sized content from expert instructors covering core concepts found across all cybersecurity roles. These instructors have helped thousands of other beginners grasp essential IT and cybersecurity topics. Get ready to take your first steps into cybersecurity by diving into core concepts needed for any cybersecurity role. Build practical skills and gain confidence as you begin your cybersecurity journey.
Purpose Statement
Overview
Who is this career path for?
This path is for newcomers who are just beginning to explore IT and cybersecurity careers and skillsets. Whether you’ve recently graduated with a technical degree or are making a pivot from a technical or operations-focused role.What skills will I gain by completing this path?
This path covers foundational skills that all cybersecurity roles and job functions are built upon. You’ll learn key concepts and skills including: Wireshark, NMAP, Cryptography, Firewall, IDS, and Vulnerability scanner basics.Will this prepare me for an entry-level role?
This course will prepare you to begin the search for your first cybersecurity role. While more specialized skills may be needed for your desired role, this path is designed to get you comfortable with essential concepts and on-the-job skills, giving you confidence to start the application and interview process.What prerequisites are needed for this career path? Do I need on-the-job experience?
No previous experience, knowledge, or skills are required for this path. All you need is intellectual curiosity and a growth-oriented mindset. On-the-job experience is not required but may be helpful for learners transitioning from a technical role in a different field.Network Reference Models
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the OSI and TCP/IP Reference Models and how they are used to organize the communications standards used by computer networks. You will then explore the different layers of the two models using Wireshark and a PCAP file containing wireless network traffic.