The purpose of this research is to glean insight into the taxonomy or differentiation methods used in cybersecurity employment. In addition, the research will identify the career paths have experienced professionals such as executives and senior managers taken to reach their current positions. Considering both top-down and bottom-up approaches, we can better identify what current KSAs and cybersecurity certifications are predominantly obtained by current cybersecurity professionals and what types of KSA are missing. More specifically, we expect that the results of this analysis provide several important outcomes such as current cybersecurity career paths, a cybersecurity certification and KSA map, and a cybersecurity knowledge units mapping. As a result, we can improve future workforce efficiency by identifying what experience, education and certifications are needed and encouraged to pursue. This study will provide insights of the practical utilization of the knowledge and skills in the cybersecurity industry that provide the greatest impact it contemporary employee needs. It explains the directions that successful employees have taken to reach their current positions. It also provides perspective into the priorities of industry leaders by outlining their backgrounds, and the industries and fields in which they were previously employed.