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Climb Your Career Ladder - Cybersecurity

Take the next step in your career journey after graduation

Location

The Commons : 331

Date & Time

March 11, 2026, 4:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

Curious about building a career in one of today's fastest-growing and most influential fields? Join us for Climb Your Career Ladder: Cybersecurity, an engaging panel event hosted by the Division of Professional Studies and the UMBC Career Center.

This session brings together UMBC alumni working across the cybersecurity landscape. Whether you're exploring the field for the first time or preparing to advance in your current path, you'll gain valuable insight into career progression, essential skills, and the realities of working in cybersecurity.

What You'll Learn:

  • Diverse career pathways in cybersecurity — from SOC operations to governance, risk, and compliance

  • Skills, certifications, and experiences that make candidates stand out

  • How to grow your career in a constantly evolving threat landscape

  • Real stories from professionals at every stage of the cybersecurity career ladder

To guarantee your seat, you must RSVP in Handshake

Panelists will be announced soon — stay tuned!

Who Should Attend:
Students and early-career professionals interested in cybersecurity, information assurance, digital forensics, cyber policy, and related roles.

Smiling professionals line the bottom of the image. A ladder with a cloud is to the right, with text reading, "Climbing YOUR Career Ladder."