CYBERSECURITY CAREER ARCHETYPES QUIZ

Who could you be with a career in cybersecurity?

SEE YOURSELF IN CYBERSECURITY

There are dozens of cybersecurity roles and ways to approach a cybersecurity career. It can be daunting to try to picture where you could fit in this expansive field. 

Instead of focusing on specific positions, we’ve taken a holistic approach to match the cybersecurity-curious with four unique archetypes. Connecting core motivations and values with thematic opportunities in cybersecurity helps you picture your potential life, not just your next job.

Where you start in cybersecurity is never where you’ll stay. New or experienced, this quiz can show you what’s possible.

Archetype (n.) a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology; the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies; a very typical example of a certain person or thing.

Builder, Detective, Advisor, Conductor

The 4 Cybersecurity Career Archetypes

The 4 Cybersecurity Career Archetypes are high-level, relatable, and doesn’t include industry-specific jargon. Anyone can understand the skills, motivations, and values behind these four archetypes. By having a Cybersecurity Career Archetype in mind, you can communicate your desires in a way that will help you focus your job search, and help others connect you with the right opportunities.

What to expect when taking the quiz:

  • The quiz is 7 questions and should take only a few minutes to complete.

  • Answer the questions based on what you’d like, not necessarily what is true today.

  • Tough deciding which answer to choose? Pick the one that most resonates with you.

  • Keep the “shoulds” out of this, go with what feels right and don’t overthink it.