Caitlin Sarian breaks down how to build a cybersecurity career in three steps: master networking and OS fundamentals, pick a specialty like penetration testing or cloud security, then network and share your work. Certifications alone won't cut it, but the path is doable with free resources.
As someone who built their own cybersecurity career from scratch, I have to say that breaking into cyber isn't just studying for certifications. In fact, it's the opposite. Let's go. Step one Build a strong foundation Start by learning the basics. Understand every aspect of cyber, both the technical and non technical. Networking, operating systems, security principles. You don't need to spend a fortune. There's definitely free resources online and Cyber Career Club has an intro course for you as well. Step 2 Find a special specialty Once you get the basic understanding, find your specialty. Cybersecurity has so many areas to choose from, from penetration testing, cloud security compliance, digital forensics and more. Explore what excites you and focus on building expertise in that field. Comment quiz and I'll send you the link to take our free Cyber career quiz. Step 3 Network and share your journey. This is a game changer. Join LinkedIn groups, cyber security forums, even communities like My Cyber Career Club to connect with professionals. Share your progress and projects. It builds your credibility and attracts job opportunities. Breaking into cyber security? It takes effort, but it's 100% possible with the steps. Follow me for more actionable tips and tools to help you build a thriving cybersecurity career.
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