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Cybersecurity Work Role Pathways

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About the program

The Digital Transformation Center presents the Cybersecurity Work Role Pathways, a career-focused program built around real-world cybersecurity job roles. 

Designed to support participants on their path to employment, this virtual and asynchronous initiative combines self-paced learning through Cybersecurity Workforce modules, preparation for at least one industry-recognized IT certification (CompTIA), and dedicated placement coaching. Each pathway aligns with the Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), allowing students to choose a desired work role and follow a targeted roadmap to gain the skills, credentials, and career support needed to secure a job in the field.

Scholarship opportunities

Scholarship opportunities may be available for participants interested in fully engaging in the Cybersecurity Work Role Pathways program. These awards are intended to support learners across all aspects of the experience, including self-paced training, certification preparation, and placement support. Additional details on scholarship availability and eligibility will be shared with interested applicants as the program enrollment process progresses.
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How it works

The Cybersecurity Work Role Pathways program is designed to help participants move from learning to employment through a work role–based, career-focused experience.

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Curious which Cybersecurity role fits you best?

ExploreCyber helps you discover cybersecurity careers that align with how you prefer to think, learn, and work. This external career guidance tool (not affiliated with DTC or UofL) is designed to support current and prospective cybersecurity students in exploring work roles and pathways that match their strengths, interests, and long-term career goals.

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Visit the ExploreCyber site

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Take the free personality assessment

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Use your results to explore career options mapped to frameworks like:

  • The NICE Framework, which organizes cybersecurity work into 5 Categories and 41 Work Roles tied to key Tasks and KSAs
  • The DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), which defines 74 work roles across 7 Elements supporting career development in defense, government, and industry

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What the program includes

Participants in the Cybersecurity Work Role Pathways program receive access to a complete career preparation experience, including:

Self-paced Cybersecurity Workforce Modules

Online, asynchronous learning aligned to in-demand cybersecurity skills.

Work Role–Based Pathways

Training is organized around specific cybersecurity job roles defined by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF).

 

Industry-Recognized IT Certification Training

At least one CompTIA certification opportunity is included with each work role pathway.

Placement Coaching and Career Support

Dedicated guidance focused on helping participants translate their training into employment outcomes.

 

Work-role based pathways

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