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An Introduction to Information Security Careers and a Hands-On Experience Roadmap—Even If You Know Nothing

This is the easiest introductory course for those new to information security. Experience the five core roles—planning, development, operations, assessment, and monitoring—to get a feel for what each role involves in practice. Draw your own career roadmap for employment or a career transition.

(5.0) 5 reviews

215 learners

Level Beginner

Course period 6 months

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Penetration Testing
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career-advice
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What you will gain after the course

  • Understand the entire information security job workflow at a glance.

  • Experience the five key information security roles firsthand: planning, development, operations, assessment, and monitoring.

  • You’ll get a sense of what kind of work is actually done in the field.

  • You will be able to choose the job role that suits you best.

  • We turn vague career concerns into a clear roadmap.

Not sure where to start with a career in information security❓

Even if you are new to information security, don't worry. This course is not about explaining concepts;
👉 it is an introductory roadmap that guides you through understanding the role → gaining hands-on experience → setting your career direction all at once.


What makes this course different?

Many information security courses end with explaining terminology and concepts. But this course is different.

🔥 Not just theory ❌ → Job-focused hands-on experience ⭕

  • Explains based on each role’s actual responsibilities and workflow

  • Get a feel for each role through hands-on simulation (OJT-style).

  • Through examples and interviews from the perspective of current practitioners, we help you gain a realistic understanding.

  • This is not a course that ends when you finish listening; it is a course that leaves you with a tangible result.


🧭 The 5 Key Information Security Roles Covered in the Course

① Security Planning

  • How are information security policies and frameworks created?

  • What is the real role of a security planner in a company?

② Security Development

  • How is security applied during the development phase?

  • What should security developers understand?

③ Security Operations

  • How are security systems actually operated in a company?

  • What should be managed during the operations phase before an incident occurs?

④ Security Assessment

  • How is vulnerability assessment conducted?

  • From what perspective are inspections and audits conducted?

⑤ Security Monitoring

  • What happens in a security operations center during a typical day?

  • How are logs and events analyzed?

👉 You will understand each role not just by “listening to an explanation,” but from the perspective of doing it yourself.

After completing the course, you will have more than just knowledge—you will have clear deliverables to show for it.

📌 Role overview materials for 5 key positions
📌 Your own information security career mission statement
📌 5-step career level-up roadmap
📌 A clear direction for employment and career transitions

Instead of saying, “I want to work in information security,” you’ll be able to say,
**“I will prepare with the ○○ role as my goal.”**

The person who created this course

  • 25 years of experience, from hands-on practitioner to Chief Information Security Officer

    • Experienced organizations of various sizes (government agencies, large corporations, and startups) and across industries (public sector, manufacturing, platforms, commerce, and fintech)

    • I have built numerous information security plans and systems (user networks and service networks).

    • Experience innovating security operations through global benchmarking (IBM MSS, Secureworks) and analyzing overseas new technology trends (Fraud Detection).


  • I want to share the know-how I’ve gained from solving complex problems in a way that beginners can easily understand.

    • I want to become a 'security fairy' who helps learners grow.

    • I will work with you to overcome the challenges you may encounter.

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Who is this course right for?

  • For those new to information security who don’t know where to start studying

  • Students and job seekers preparing for employment

  • Those considering a transition from an IT role to the information security field

  • For those wondering about their career path as junior security professionals

  • Planners and managers who need to understand security roles as a whole

Need to know before starting?

  • No prior knowledge is required.

  • It would be good if you had technical experience in information security or an understanding of how IT systems work.

Hello
This is geni

Career Verified

I have worked as an IT planner and information security professional for over 25 years across various organizations, including public institutions, large corporations, platform companies, and startups. Leveraging my recent experience as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at fintech companies (P2P lending, STO), I plan to provide specialized content in the fields of information security and IT.

"Information security made easy for beginners!" Search for 'Information Security System Practice' on Inflearn right now and get ready to embark on a journey toward a secure digital world! by Genie

[Education]

  • Sungkyunkwan University, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Graduated)

  • Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Science and Technology (Information Engineering Major, Graduated)

[Key Experience]

  • Current) CEO of IVE Company (Instructor and Consultant)

  • Former) Startups: Blank Corporation, PeopleFund, Funble

  • Former) Large Corporations: POSCO, SK Planet

  • Former) Public Institutions: Korea Information Security Agency (KISA), National Information Society Agency (NIA)

[Certifications]

  • CISA

  • SCSA

  • Engineer Information Processing

[ Inquiries and Consultations ]

  • Email : kdohyung@gmail.com

  • Fields

    • Corporate: Consulting (ISMS and ISO certification, information security roadmap, etc.)

    • Corporate: Information technology projects (SI/NI, security system construction)

    • Individuals: Career coaching and resume writing guides

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