Cybersecurity Careers: Pathways, Skills & Hiring Trends

Break into—or level up in—cybersecurity with practical guidance from industry leaders. This fast-paced session goes beyond generic advice to unpack career pathways, current hiring trends, role expectations, and the skills that actually get interviews. Stay after the panel for structured networking with speakers and peers.

### What you’ll learn

• How different cyber roles compare (GRC, SOC, incident response, threat intel, cloud/AppSec)
• Which certifications and projects matter—and which don’t
• Portfolio tips: labs, homelabs, CTFs, and how to tell your story
• Hiring manager signals: resumes, ATS, interviews, take-home tasks
• Calgary & Alberta market outlook: where the opportunities are now
• Listen to speakers from - Deloitte, EY, Check Point

### Agenda

• 5:00–5:30 PM — Check-in & doors
• 5:30–6:35 PM — Panel discussion
• 6:35–6:45 PM — Audience Q&A
• 6:45–7:30 PM — Networking

### Who should attend

• Students and new grads exploring cybersecurity
• Early-career professionals and career switchers
• Community members curious about cyber pathway

NOTE: REGISTER ON SHOWPASS IS MUST - https://www.showpass.com/cybersecurity-careers-pathways-skills-hiring-trends/