11 Essential Things to Know About Cyber Jobs
This article covers some of the things you should know before getting into cybersecurity. When you’re ready to take your first step into a cybersecurity career, you can check out our Getting into Cybersecurity Guide. We’ve also covered the best entry-level jobs in cybersecurity here. As a former humanities student, when I made the transition […]
CONTINUE READING5 Awesome Internships for Cybersecurity
This article covers a few of the top internship programs available for new cybersecurity students and professionals. If instead, you’re looking for how to get into cybersecurity in general, see our definitive guide here. For examples of the best entry-level cyber jobs (not internships, see our article here. As a cybersecurity student, the opportunities for […]
CONTINUE READING11 Surprising Things Cybersecurity Pros Do Each Day
This article is about common tasks that cybersecurity professionals have stated that they do on a regular basis. If you want to learn more about how to get into cybersecurity, check out our resource here. To learn about entry-level opportunities in cybersecurity, check out our article here. If you’ve ever wondered what a cybersecurity professional […]
CONTINUE READING9 Surprising Benefits of Cybersecurity Careers
This article is about the benefits that many cybersecurity professionals have shared about their careers. If instead, you’re feeling negative, you can check out our article on reasons NOT to go into cybersecurity here. When you’re ready to start your cybersecurity career journey, we recommend you check out our Getting Started in Cybersecurity guide here. […]
CONTINUE READING5 Big Reasons NOT to Work in Cybersecurity
This article is about reasons why cybersecurity may not be a good fit for you, as well as some of the downsides to working in cybersecurity. If you’d like to learn more about whether cybersecurity is for you, you can check out our article here, which includes a quiz you can take to help determine […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Definitive Guide for Getting into Cybersecurity
This StartaCyberCareer.com series will show you how to get into the cybersecurity field, even if you don’t have any experience or a degree. If instead you’re interested in learning cybersecurity, go here for our series on the best strategies to learn cybersecurity. If you’re not sure if cybersecurity is right for you, check out our […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Best Entry-Level Cyber Security Jobs: Titles, Pay and Getting Hired
Many people that are interested in getting into cyber security ask me about how to land their first job in the field. Since getting your first job in cyber security can be a challenge, I wanted to provide an overview of the best entry-level cyber security jobs in the market, and the most effective approach […]
CONTINUE READINGHow Long Does It Take to Get Into Cyber Security?
Before you start on your cyber security journey, you’re certainly going to ask how long it will take to get into cyber security. How long will it take to become a cyber security professional. A lot of that answer depends on your particular background, but there are a few general guidelines that we can follow […]
CONTINUE READING5 Proven Ways to Get Cybersecurity Experience
Getting a job in any field without experience can be a real challenge. This is the old chicken-and-egg scenario that we have all heard about: Every job requires experience, but how can you get experience if no one will give you a job? Fortunately for those of us pursuing a cyber-security career, there is a […]
CONTINUE READING7 Must-Have Skills for Cybersecurity Success
There are a lot of questions that come up when someone considers the skills they will need to enter the world of cybersecurity. Questions like: “How much will I have to talk with other people?”, “What technical skills will I need to know?”, and “Do I need to know how to code?” are all very […]
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