Five year cyber information security career growth roadmap

Description:

The image is a PowerPoint slide titled "Five Year Cyber Information Security Career Growth Roadmap." It outlines a progression plan for a career in information security, segmented into five years. Each year highlights key roles within the field:

Year 1: 

Feeder Role – Includes foundational roles like software development, networking, financial and risk analysis, system engineering, and security intelligence.

Year 2: 

Entry-Level – Positions such as information security technician, IT auditor, and incident analyst responder are typical starting points for security professionals.

Year 3: 

Mid-Level – Progression to roles like information security analyst, information security consultant, and penetration & vulnerability tester.

Year 4: 

Advanced-Level – These are more senior roles, including information security manager/administrator, information security engineer, and information security architect.

Year 5: 

Further Development – This column has placeholders to add additional advanced roles or specializations.

Use Cases:

This career roadmap can be used across various industries, particularly those where cybersecurity is crucial:

1. Technology:

Use: Planning career paths for IT security teams.

Presenter: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Audience: IT professionals, HR managers.

2. Finance:

Use: Developing cybersecurity expertise in banking and finance.

Presenter: Security Compliance Manager.

Audience: Financial analysts, cybersecurity staff.

3. Healthcare:

Use: Ensuring patient data protection through advanced security roles.

Presenter: Health Information Manager.

Audience: IT staff, healthcare administrators.

4. Government:

Use: Structuring the growth of personnel in charge of protecting sensitive government data.

Presenter: Government IT Security Head.

Audience: Public sector IT workers, policy makers.

5. Education:

Use: Creating academic programs for cybersecurity careers.

Presenter: Academic Dean of Computer Science.

Audience: Students, academic advisors.

6. Retail:

Use: Safeguarding customer data and financial transactions.

Presenter: Retail Data Protection Officer.

Audience: Retail management, security teams.

7. Telecommunications:

Use: Protecting infrastructure and customer data from cyber threats.

Presenter: Telecom Network Security Manager.

Audience: Network engineers, cybersecurity specialists.