Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing and most stable career fields today — yet most people still believe it requires coding, technical degrees, or years of IT experience.

The truth is, many of the most important roles in cybersecurity involve risk, compliance, investigation, communication, and decision-making — not programming.

In this special session for Girl Develop It members, cybersecurity strategist and author Kimberly Simon will explain what cybersecurity actually is, how people without technical backgrounds are successfully entering the field, and how you can realistically explore whether it’s the right path for you.

In this session, you will learn:

• What cybersecurity really is — and why every organization needs it
• The types of cybersecurity roles that do not require technical backgrounds
• How professionals from fields like education, healthcare, business, and operations are successfully transitioning
• What entry-level roles look like, what they pay, and how careers grow over time
• The practical steps to begin positioning yourself for cybersecurity opportunities

This session is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a realistic understanding of whether cybersecurity could be a viable and secure next step in your career.

Even if you’re simply curious, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of one of the most important and resilient career fields of our time.