Free Live Masterclass — Saturday or Sunday | Dr. Rose Shumba
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Free Live Masterclass — Saturday or Sunday

Certs and Past Experience — So What?

You don’t need to code.
You don’t need another certification.
You need real work to show.

Learn how to land non-coding roles in cybersecurity by understanding the 6 pillars employers actually look for and how to build real work you can show in interviews.

This live 60-minute masterclass is designed for people who want a practical path into cybersecurity and need clarity on what actually helps them move forward.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET

Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ET

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20+ Years in Cybersecurity Education PhD Computer Science Former Associate Dean / Program Director Live Questions Answered Personally

You may already have knowledge. What’s missing is the rest of the hiring picture.

This session is built for people who need a clearer explanation of what employers are actually looking for in non-coding roles in cybersecurity.

Maybe you already have certifications, but you are still applying to jobs and hearing nothing back.

Or maybe you are trying to move into cybersecurity and do not know where to start.

Either way, the problem is often the same: most people are only working on 1 or 2 of the 6 things employers look for when hiring for non-coding roles in cybersecurity.

In this masterclass, you will see all 6, understand where your gaps are, and leave with a clear next step.

A practical look at what actually moves people forward.

You will leave with a clearer understanding of where GRC fits, what employers look for, and what kind of proof helps you stand out.

01

GRC: A Non-Coding Path in Cybersecurity

Understand what Governance, Risk, and Compliance is, where it fits in cybersecurity, and why it is a strong option for people who want a non-coding role.

02

The 6 Pillars Employers Actually Look For

Learn the full framework — not just knowledge, but targeting, proof, presentation, and visibility. Whether you have certifications or not, you will see exactly where your gaps are.

03

How Your Background Already Connects

See how experience in HR, finance, banking, healthcare, education, operations, and administration can connect naturally to non-coding roles in cybersecurity.

04

What Real Proof Looks Like

See examples of the kinds of artifacts professionals can build to show their thinking, their judgment, and their readiness in interviews.

05

A Clear Next Step

Whether you decide to build on your own or join the program, you will leave knowing what to do next.

This masterclass will help the right people move faster.

This masterclass is for you if:
You have certifications but nothing is happening — you apply and hear nothing back.
You are changing careers and want a non-coding path into cybersecurity.
You come from HR, finance, banking, healthcare, education, operations, or administration.
You are tired of collecting information and want a clear direction.
You want to understand what employers actually look for.
This masterclass is NOT for you if:
You want a “get hired in 3 weeks” guarantee.
You are not willing to build real work.
You just want another certificate.
Dr. Rose Shumba

Dr. Rose Shumba

PhD in Computer Science · 20+ years in cybersecurity education · practical guidance for people trying to turn certifications or experience into real proof.
PhD in Computer Science, University of Birmingham, UK
20+ years in cybersecurity education
CAE Point of Contact, Bowie State University
Former Cyber Science Professor, Military Institute
Former Associate Dean / Program Director for Cyber Programs
Software Engineer

Dr. Rose has spent more than 20 years helping students and professionals translate what they already know into practical, career-ready proof.

“Whether you have certifications or you are just getting started, the path is the same. You need all 6 pillars. I will show you what they are and how to build them.”

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