Leadership and Management Career Path

While not all ethical hacking and penetration testing positions require that you have certifications, it is a valuable credential to present to new or potential employers. Industry-recognized credentials validate your fundamental knowledge of how to protect systems using ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.

Some common titles for professional hacking experts include penetration tester, ethical hacker, security consultant, red team member, and vulnerability analyst. An understanding of ethical hacking is also helpful for cybersecurity professionals in other roles, such as information security analyst, security engineer, information security manager, and network security specialist.

Building and expanding your skill set with ethical hacking courses can introduce new career opportunities and prepare you for a specialized offensive security role. With Cybrary's online penetration testing and ethical hacking course, you will learn how to protect networks from malicious hackers by learning to exploit networks yourself.

Ethical hackers are able to help private businesses, public organizations, and government agencies by infiltrating their secure systems to identify flaws and weaknesses. They determine which system areas are secure and which need additional protections to prevent threats like malware attacks.

Yes! Ethical hacking, also known as “white hat” hacking, helps organizations identify and fix security vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. While ethical hackers do use the same techniques as cybercriminals, they operate with proper authorization and follow legal and professional guidelines. For them, hacking is performed for defensive purposes — to help companies, government entities, and other organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

This certification prep path is aligned with the topics and skills covered in the CEH v4 exam.

This certification prep path is designed for mid-career practitioners who are interested in ethical hacking.

Malware analysis is an important part of many cybersecurity professionals’ day-to-day work. If you want to pursue a career that involves malware analysis, you might consider becoming a Malware Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, or Incident Responder. These roles focus on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating malware threats to protect organizations from cyber attacks.

Malware analysis is a key part of preventing cyberattacks from occurring. By analyzing malware and understanding how it functions, security professionals can identify threats, mitigate damage, and develop stronger defenses against future attacks.

The term “malware” encompasses multiple types of malicious programs that are created by cyber criminals. These malicious programs often allow a backdoor entry into computer and network systems, allowing criminals to steal personal information, sensitive data, and more.

Malware analysis is the process of examining, identifying, and understanding malicious software to determine its origin, functionality, and impact.

Malware Analysis Basics is a self-paced, hands-on intro training class on malware analysis, ideal for individuals pursuing a career in digital forensics or incident response.

Many cybersecurity and IT roles use Nmap regularly, including:

• Penetration Testers
• Security Analysts
• Network Administrators
• Incident Responders
• Vulnerability Assessors

This Nmap course covers the basic Nmap skills and commands needed to become a better network administrator, incident responder, or penetration tester. Learners will get hands-on with the network mapper, practicing key techniques like scanning hosts, identifying open ports, detecting services, and interpreting scan results.

Nmap is one of the most widely used tools in cybersecurity and network administration. It allows professionals to discover hosts, services, and vulnerabilities on a network. Proper Nmap training ensures you can confidently interpret scan results, identify potential risks, and make informed decisions to strengthen network security.

The network mapper (Nmap) is one of the highest quality and powerful free network utilities in the cybersecurity professional's arsenal. Nmap is a versatile, open-source tool used for network discovery, security auditing, and vulnerability scanning. It can quickly scan large networks to identify live hosts, open ports, running services, and even operating system details.

Many cybersecurity roles rely on SIEM tools to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats. These tools are widely used in Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and other cybersecurity environments. Jobs that frequently involve the use of SIEM tools include:

• SOC Analyst
• Incident Responder
• Threat Hunter
• Security Engineer
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Compliance and Audit Analyst

Nmap Basics is a self-paced, hands-on intro training class on Nmap, ideal for individuals pursuing a career in network security, system administration, or cybersecurity analysis.

SIEM solutions have become an essential security component for many organizations. Every user leaves a virtual trail in network log data. SIEM tools analyze this data to provide insights into past events and cyberattacks. These tools not only detect when an attack has occurred but also help users understand how and why it happened.

As you embark on a cybersecurity career or seek to advance on your current career path, having a fundamental understanding of SIEM tools is vital. Many employers will expect you to have SIEM knowledge when applying for IT and cybersecurity positions.

Our online Introduction to SIEM Tools training course includes learning the basics of SIEM, how the tools associated with SIEM are used, and why they are beneficial in an SOC setting. The class also involves the use of lab environments to learn the ins and outs of some SIEM tools. This hands-on training will allow you to gain useful experience to apply SIEM concepts in real-world scenarios.

Security Information Event Management (SIEM) software solutions detect threats using real-time reporting and analytics of security logs and events. The overall goal of a SIEM tool is to aggregate relevant data from various sources, discover abnormalities, and then take the appropriate action. As an example, if a potential deviation from the norm is detected, a SIEM tool will log additional data, create an alert, and direct other security controls to stop relevant activities.

SIEM Basics is a self-paced, hands-on intro training class on SIEM tools, ideal for individuals pursuing a career in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, and incident response.

This entry-level cybersecurity course is designed for complete beginners. It provides an introduction to the world of IT and cybersecurity careers and can help guide beginners toward a potential career path. Careers in Cybersecurity is also helpful for recruiters and hiring managers who want to better understand different cybersecurity roles and required skills.

You do not need any technical experience or prior IT or cybersecurity knowledge to take this course.

Earning your AZ-305 certification will prepare you for a variety of high-demand cloud computing roles, including Azure Solutions Architect, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Consultant and more. AZ-305 is an ideal advanced certification for validating your existing knowledge and growing your career in cloud and IT architecture.

The AZ-305 exam focuses on four key areas: 

• Designing Identity, Governance, and Monitoring Solutions
• Designing Data Storage Solutions
• Designing Business Continuity Solutions
• Designing Infrastructure Solutions

Cybrary’s AZ-305 certification prep path covers all relevant topics and includes both labs for hands-on practice and a practice test that will ensure you’re ready for the official certification exam.

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The AZ-305 certification is the industry standard for IT professionals who design and implement cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. AZ-305 validates your ability to build secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructures. 

Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305) demonstrates to employers that you have the skill required for a role in cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and enterprise-level Azure solutions.

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This certification prep path is aligned with the most recent version of AZ-305, which was updated in October 2024.

Read more information about the AZ-305 exam here.

This path is designed for mid-to-advanced career practitioners who want to transition into the role of Azure cloud architects. Candidates for this exam should have advanced experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance.

Leadership and management training is ideal for experienced professionals looking to step into or grow within managerial and executive roles. Cybersecurity leadership roles include IT Security Manager, Director of Information Security, Security Program Manager, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

IT and cybersecurity leaders are responsible for aligning technology and security strategies with business goals and managing IT and cybersecurity teams. Common responsibilities include:

• Developing and enforcing information security policies and procedures
• Leading incident response and crisis management efforts
• Managing IT and security budgets and projects
• Communicating risk and strategy to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Leading digital transformation initiatives
• Overseeing compliance efforts

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This career path is designed for learners with prior experience in cybersecurity, who wish to make the transition from an individual contributor to management. Experienced leaders and managers will also benefit from reviewing core concepts and testing their skills in this path's Challenge and Assessment modules.