This section is for people who want to take cybersecurity more seriously and develop higher level skills or a pursue a career in the discipline.
(ISC)2’s recent Cybersecurity Workforce Study identified as a shortage of over 4 million cybersecurity professionals around the world,. 500,000 in the U.S. alone. The study indicates that the cyber workforce needs to grow by 145% globally and by 62% in the U.S.
The Global Knowledge 2020 Skills and Salary report has revealed that Cybersecurity will be the No.1 investment priority for IT decision makers in the coming year with 51% of IT decision-makers saying it will be a priority investment area.
In short, there are massive career opportunities for certified cybersecurity experts.
- Zane Schweer and Brad Puckett from Global Knowledge discuss the "The 11 Hottest Cybersecurity Certifications In 2020" with CRN Magazine.
- Why is CISSP a Top-Paying IT Certification? Created by (ISC)2, the CISSP certification proves cybersecurity expertise. CISSP-certified professionals tend to be more tenured and thus, have larger paychecks than the average IT professional.
- Forbes Magazine reports in the ‘Top 10 Most Popular Cybersecurity Certifications In 2020’
- 8 Specializations that Define Successful Cybersecurity Organizations. Cybersecurity has matured into a complex and diverse set of functions. In a large organization, there are eight functional areas, each represented by a separate team. In the smallest organizations, perhaps one or two individuals will try to cover as much as they can and outsource the rest. In any case, each of these functional specializations represent different roles requiring different knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Discover the importance of cybersecurity in information technology with Global Knowledge’s Introduction to Cybersecurity course. The objective is to understand cyber-attacks and the techniques used to take control of an unsecure system. This course also presents the defensive measures security teams can take to prevent attacks and provides an overview of the malicious software types used in computer networks.
- Meet cybersecurity certification goals with confidence with Global Knowledge Cybersecurity Certification Training. Validate your cybersecurity skills with top-industry recognized certification preparation training that will launch your cybersecurity career, advance your cybersecurity skillset knowledge, or meet continuing education requirements.