Transition to Cybersecurity Without Tech Background

About the Webinar

In a recent report, 65% of surveyed company leaders reported having unfilled cybersecurity positions, and only 27% think recent college graduates have adequate skills to fill those vacant roles. To fill this critical talent gap, leaders are seeking candidates with relevant industry certifications, regardless of whether they have a tech background, and creating significant opportunities for anyone looking to transition to a cybersecurity career.

If you’re interested in pursuing a cybersecurity job, this Career Masterclass is for you. Led by a speaker who integrates smart cybersecurity practices into IT project management, this session lays out a practical, honest roadmap for professionals from any background who want to break into modern digital security.

You’ll also get a preview of the Cybersecurity Expert Masters Program, an excellent starting point to prepare you for in-demand CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker from EC-Council), CompTIA® Security+, and  CISSP® certifications.

What You’ll Learn in This Webinar

  • Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Learn about what skills you need and the ones you don’t to start a new career 
  • Your Background Matters: See how you can transfer your existing professional skills into ones relevant to cybersecurity
  • Certification and Education Roadmap: Understand which skills and certifications employers are looking for
  • In-demand Roles: Learn about what cybersecurity job roles are available and what they entail
  • The GenAI Factor: Explore how GenAI creates new opportunities and new threats, and how you can prepare for this seismic shift
  • Career Transition: Get a week-by-week career transition plan and a detailed overview of what you can expect from the program



About the Speaker

Anirban Saha is an IT leader and cybersecurity professional with over 13 years of experience driving enterprise transformation across banking, retail, and energy sectors. Currently serving as a Senior IT Project Manager, he specializes in integrating cybersecurity, compliance, and governance into large-scale digital and cloud programs.

He holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from IIT Kanpur and is certified in the ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) program, with additional credentials in ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS, and SOX. Anirban has hands-on experience in SOC operations, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and risk assessment, and has led global initiatives implementing security controls across Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, and cloud environments.

Known for bridging the gap between technical security practices and business outcomes, he has successfully embedded security-by-design principles into Agile delivery pipelines, improving compliance posture and reducing organizational risk.

Why You Should Join This Live Session

  • You’re just starting your career and are exploring cybersecurity as an option
  • You’re an IT professional or project manager looking to pivot into cybersecurity
  • You don’t have a tech background and want to explore new, in-demand career opportunities
  • You think you might not have what it takes to pursue a career in cybersecurity (Hint: you likely do) 

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