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Security Industry 101: A Crash Course for New and Aspiring Security Professionals

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields—but breaking in can feel overwhelming. This crash course is designed for aspiring and early-career security professionals who want a clear, practical introduction to the cybersecurity industry. Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he covers important topics that every cybersecurity newcomer ought to know, including: • Size and growth of the security industry • Useful vocabulary terms and buzz words • Five types of cyberthreat actors • Modern cyberthreats and tactics • Categories of security defenses • Common security job roles • Security industry ecosystem CPE Credit 1 Group A CPE Credit

Apr 22, 2026Free

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CompTIAHigh confidence

Security++1 credits

Introductory coverage of threat actors, cyberthreats, tactics, and security defenses aligns directly with Security+ foundational domains on threats and architecture.

ISC2Medium confidence

CISSP+1 credits

High-level industry overview and defense categories provide foundational context relevant to CISSP's broad 8-domain security architecture and operations knowledge.

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