Skills & Employment Level/Classification
Competency Area
Emergent
(Less than 1 year)
Entry-Level
(1-2 years)
Mid-Level
(2-3 years)
Executive-Level
(5+ years)
Degrees and Certifications
  • Pursuing or holds an Associate Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity.
  • Working toward certifications like CompTIA Security+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate (digital credential).
  • Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
  • Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) .
  • Digital credentials: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Linux Essentials .
  • Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity.
  • Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), GIAC Certifications (e.g., GSEC, GCIH).
  • Digital credentials: SIEM Proficiency Badge, Incident Response Specialist Microcredential .
  • Advanced degree (e.g., MBA with Cybersecurity Focus, Master’s in Cybersecurity Leadership) .
  • Certifications: CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISSP-ISSAP.
  • Digital credentials: Executive Cybersecurity Leadership Badge .