Cybersecurity Jobs - Where are They and How do I get one? - October 7, 2025 Webinar Agenda

Sep 20, 2026

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Webinar agenda and guidance on starting a cybersecurity career and locating cybersecurity jobs. The session outlines introductions, engagement rules, why cybersecurity, getting started, required credentials such as security certifications, and the role of security clearances. It also covers where to find job opportunities, upcoming events, and a Q&A format using chat questions. The content includes guest background and self-exploration questions, plus practical learning steps like networking basics, key concepts (TCP/IP, OSI, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, firewalls), tools, and suggested resources.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

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Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

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AGENDA

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Cybersecurity Career: Self-Exploration

Self-Exploration Questions

Self-Exploration Tools

Cybersecurity Career: Conduct Research

Career Paths in CareerQuest

How to Prepare for a Career in Cybersecurity

Gain Foundational Knowledge & Skills

Step 1: Learn the Basics of IT & Computer Networking

Resources and Practice

Cybersecurity Jobs: Where are They and How do I get one? Host: Raelynn Grasso, Ph.D. Moderator: Rhoda Smackum, MA Guest : Racheau D. Lipscomb, Jr. October 7, 2025 AGENDA ▪ Introductions ▪ Rules of Engagement ▪ Why Cybersecurity? ▪ Getting Started in Cybersecurity ▪ Cybersecurity Certifications ▪ Security Clearance ▪ Where do I find Cybersecurity Jobs? ▪ Upcoming Events ▪ Q&A RULES OF ENGAGEMENT ❑ This session will be recorded and may be publicly redistributed to social media and other communication channels. ❑ You will be sent the recording and slides via email after the session. ❑ We will not be using the raise hand and Q & A features, please post your questions in the chat, and we will answer those questions during Q & A at the end of the presentation. ❑ When posting questions in the chat, please post them to everyone and not just to the host and panelists, we want to make sure that everyone can see the questions asked. ❑ This is a professional webinar so please be mindful of the comments that you post in the chat. ❑ By attending this event you acknowledge that you are here to gather information, and attendance does not guarantee employment. ❑ THANK YOU again for joining us! Webinar Guest: Racheau D. Lipscomb, Jr. Racheau D. Lipscomb, Jr. currently teaches networking fundamentals at the University of Maryland Global Campus as apart of the adjunct faculty. A retired US Army chemical officer and senior federal civil servant in the cybersecurity field, he has served in many capacities from staff officer to junior military leader to senior defense contractor manager to cybersecurity management . His certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and Program Management Professional. He currently resides with his wife in South Carolina where they enjoy worshiping the Lord and traveling extensively. Cybersecurity Questions: Only YOU can Answer! Cybersecurity Career: Self-Exploration Questions ▪ WHY are you interested in a career in Cybersecurity? ▪ WHICH area within Cybersecurity do you want to work? ▪ Are you comfortable learning as you go and/or figuring out solutions independently? ▪ Are you a life-long learner? To learn more, check out CyberSeek to explore cyber pathways, skills needed, and certifications Cybersecurity Career: Self-Exploration Tools Use STEPPINGBLOCKS to assist your career decision-making process Steppingblocks is a data-powered career exploration tool in CareerQuest available to students and alumni where you can take a deeper look into over 60 million personal career journeys and unlock the skills and education needed to get hired. ▪ Advance your career in the right direction with industry outlook projections, company hiring histories, and salary comparisons ▪ Take a personality assessment and unlock the common skills you'll need to gain a competitive edge within your industry ▪ Build your best future by leveraging thousands of resumes that start just like yours—with a degree from UMGC Cybersecurity Career: Conduct Research Within CareerQuest, utilize the“Career Paths”feature to search career options and related skills needed in technology-based positions. UMGC | 8 How to Prepare for a Career in Cybersecurity Whether you develop technical skills and experience through your education, industry certifications, or self-guided courses or internship experiences, it is necessary to have a solid foundation of technical knowledge and skills before entering the workforce. How Do I Get Started in Cybersecurity? Gain Foundational Knowledge & Skills Step 1: Learn the Basics of IT & Computer Networking Understand how networks and computers communicate. What to study: • TCP/IP basics (IP addresses, ports, protocols) • OSI Model (focus on Layers 3-7) • DNS, [HTTP/](HTTP/) [HTTPS](HTTPS) • Firewalls, VPNs, proxies, NAT • Basic command

FAQs

What are the rules of engagement for this webinar?

The session will be recorded and may be publicly redistributed. Attendees receive the recording and slides by email. Questions should be posted in the chat for answering during the Q&A at the end.

How can someone decide which cybersecurity area to pursue?

The webinar suggests self-exploration by identifying why you want a cybersecurity career, which area you want to work in, whether you are comfortable learning independently, and whether you are a lifelong learner.

What foundational skills are recommended to start a cybersecurity career?

Focus on learning IT and computer networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, the OSI model (Layers 3–7), DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, firewalls/VPNs/proxies/NAT, and basic network commands like ping, traceroute, and ipconfig.

Sep 20, 2026

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