Caitlin Sarian breaks down how to build a remote cybersecurity career: start with technical and non-technical basics, pick a specialty like pen testing or cloud security, get hands-on experience through a home lab, and network on LinkedIn. She earns over a quarter million dollars annually doing this work.
Over a quarter million dollars a year.
I'm in my 30s and I make over a quarter million dollars a year working in cybersecurity. Here's how you can do the same. Step 1 Build a strong foundation Understand the basics.
Understand every.
Aspect of cybersecurity, both the technical and the non technical. You don't need to spend a fortune. In fact, Cyber Career Club has an intro course.
Step 2 Find your specialty Cybersecurity has so many areas to choose from. Penetration testing, Cloud Security Compliance, Digital forensic. Explore what excites you and focus on building skills for that specific area. Comment quiz and I'll send you the link to take our free Cyber Career quiz that helps figure out the area that best suits you. Step 3 Build hands on skills.
Get real world experience.
Create a home lab or go find local companies that may need cyber security help that don't have the budget.
Step 4 Network.
And share your journey. This is a game changer.
Join LinkedIn.
Groups, cyber security forums or even communities like mine. The Cyber Career Club. This is so essential in order for you guys to network with the proper individuals. Want to kickstart your career in cybersecurity? Drop a follow and comment Cyber Career Club and I'll send you the link. See you in there.
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