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About the Course

There is a great demand for cybersecurity professionals, and this demand is expected to grow significantly in the foreseeable future, making now the perfect time to launch a cybersecurity career. This course provides a comprehensive insight into diverse cybersecurity career paths and equips you with the knowledge to find and secure the right role in the information security (Infosec) industry. It begins by addressing the widening employment gap in cybersecurity and explores roles and responsibilities across entry, mid, and advanced levels through engaging videos, readings, podcasts, and expert viewpoints. You’ll learn the importance of both technical and soft skills, ensuring a balanced approach to professional development. You’ll also become familiar with key industry certifications from organizations such as CompTIA (e.g., A+) and ISC2 (e.g., CISSP) and gain guidance on preparing, studying, and successfully taking certification exams. Throughout the course, you’ll hear from cybersecurity experts sharing their experiences and tips for breaking into the field and participate in role plays, hands-on labs, and a final project to develop your personalized cybersecurity career plan. This course is ideal for anyone aspiring to build a rewarding career in cybersecurity and requires no prior degree or background....

Top reviews

Oct 25, 2024

Great beginner intro to cybersecurity and the various career path to choose from. Was highly inspired by this course.

Mar 20, 2025

This course is a great start for newbies and even a golden reference for professionals like me

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By K. C

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Jul 22, 2025

completely necessary at this point in career development. This might be better placed at the end of the course or better yet cut all together.

By Jake W

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Mar 31, 2025

labs dont work so you cant complete the courrse, coursera doesnt help, they say they´ll fix it but nothing happens. shame.

By Khalid T

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Apr 25, 2025

The course was very boring and unnecessary long and repetitive! Didn't tell me anything new!

By Sameer M

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May 26, 2025

worthless course , waste of money and time.

By Henrry B R

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Jan 2, 2025

se puede mejorar esta algo desactualizado

By Асет К

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Nov 24, 2025

Маған сертификатымды бермей жатыр!!

By shahad a

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Nov 20, 2025

الشهاده ماطلعت لي

By Diydorbek Y

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Dec 1, 2024

hepravilniy

By Frans R

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Aug 6, 2024

beginner