Your professional statement explains how your strengths, values, and interest in the field of cybersecurity can meet the security goals of an organization.1 pointYesNo

2.Question 2Your professional statement includes values.1 pointYesNo3.Question 3Your professional statement explains your interest in the cybersecurity profession.1 pointYesNo4.Question 4Your professional statement explains how your strengths, values, and interest in the field of cybersecurity can meet the security goals of an organization.1 pointYesNo5.Question 5Your professional statement is free from grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 1 pointYesNo

In this activity, you will review the professional statement outline to create a professional statement that you can include as part of your cybersecurity portfolio documentation. Previously, you learned about options for creating and hosting a cybersecurity portfolio. A professional statement is an introduction to employers that briefly describes who you are and what you care about. It allows you to showcase your interest in cybersecurity, work experience, knowledge, skills, and achievements. As you continue to learn more and refine your understanding of key cybersecurity concepts, you can return to this professional statement and revise it as needed.To review the importance of building a professional portfolio and options for creating your portfolio, read Create a cybersecurity portfolio. Be sure to complete this activity and answer the questions that follow before moving on. The next course item will provide you with a completed exemplar to compare to your own work.ScenarioYou are excited to enter the field of cybersecurity. As you begin to consider the types of jobs you could apply for, you decide to create a draft professional statement that you can continue to refine, as your knowledge and skills evolve throughout the certificate program. Your goal is to have a professional statement that can be shared with potential employers, when you're ready to begin your job search.Note: Creating a unique and authentic professional statement helps establish people’s perception of who you are and what you care about. Step-By-Step InstructionsFollow the instructions to complete each step of the activity. Then, answer the five questions at the end of the activity before going to the next course item to compare your work to a completed exemplar.Step 1: Access supporting materialsThe following supporting materials will help you complete this activity. Keep it open as you proceed to the next steps. To use the supporting materials for this course item, click the link. Link to supporting materials: Professional statement outlineORIf you don’t have a Google account, you can download the supporting materials directly from the following attachment.Professional statement outlineDOCX FileStep 2: Draft your professional statementStep 3: Refine your professional statementPro Tip: Save a copy of your workFinally, be sure to save a copy of your completed activity. You can use it for your professional portfolio to demonstrate your knowledge and/or experience to potential employers.What to Include in Your ResponseBe sure to address the following elements in your completed activity:Be intentional about how you want to be perceived by potential employers. Include your strengths and values, and be genuine about why you want to enter the cybersecurity profession.Regularly update your statement to reflect your growing professional skills and knowledge. Step 4: Assess your activityFollowing is the self-assessment for your professional statement. You will use these statements to review your own work. The self-assessment process is an important part of the learning experience because it allows you to objectively assess your professional statement.There are a total of 5 points possible for this activity and each statement is worth 1 point. The items correspond to each step you completed for the activity. To complete the self-assessment, first open your professional statement. Then respond yes or no to each statement. When you complete and submit your responses, you will receive a percentage score. This score will help you confirm whether you completed the required steps of the activity. The recommended passing grade for this project is at least 80% (or 4/5 points). If you want to increase your score, you can revise your project and then resubmit your responses to reflect any changes you made. Try to achieve at least 4 points before continuing on to the next course item.1.Question 1Your professional statement includes strengths. 1 pointYesNo2.Question 2Your professional statement includes values.1 pointYesNo3.Question 3Your professional statement explains your interest in the cybersecurity profession.1 pointYesNo4.Question 4Your professional statement explains how your strengths, values, and interest in the field of cybersecurity can meet the security goals of an organization.1 pointYesNo5.Question 5Your professional statement is free from grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 1 pointYesNo

1.Question 1Fill in the blank: Cybersecurity is the practice of ensuring _____ by protecting networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access or criminal exploitation.1 pointcompliance, instructions, and accuracycontinuity, infrastructure, and attainment of business goalsconfidentiality, integrity, and availability of informationcustomer trust, increased revenue, and advancement2.Question 2What are the primary responsibilities of an entry-level security analyst? Select three answers. 1 pointSearch for weaknesses Create compliance lawsProtect informationMonitor systems

Discuss how these skills are relevant and useful in your life and in your potential career path.The Programming and Cybersecurity Labs assignmentmust be 150 words in length.

Now that you’ve started the program, it’s time to get involved in the discussion forums. Connecting with the community is an important part of being a cybersecurity professional. Visit the discussion forums to connect with other learners so you can network, ask questions, share resources, and encourage one another. You’ll build on your cybersecurity skills and knowledge and enrich your learning experience. For this discussion prompt, consider the following:What most interests you about a career in cybersecurity?What topic are you most excited to learn about in this course?Submit 2–3 sentences (40–60 words total)