Starting a Cybersecurity Career From Scratch
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Protection from cyber threats is vital in any industry that transmits sensitive information over a computer network. As a result, cybersecurity analysts can find work in virtually every industry from healthcare to aerospace.
Here's how you can launch a career in this in-demand profession:
Here's how you can launch a career in this in-demand profession:
- Get schooled. To land a cybersecurity job, you'll need a degree in computer science, programming, or engineering. Alternatively, you can enroll in a cybersecurity bootcamp to amass the skills and hands-on experience you need to get hired.
- Get certified. Industry certifications are a major factor in hiring—CompTIA's Security+ certification is a great place to start. Higher-level roles that demand familiarity with a specific technology stack like AWS or Azure may require vendor-specific certifications.
- Choose a career path. There are many cybersecurity subdisciplines, but most jobs share a common technical foundation. That said, those aiming to work in heavily regulated industries like finance and healthcare will need to get comfortable with a wider variety of cybersecurity products.
Ready to start your cybersecurity journey? Find out how Springboard's Cyber Security Career Track can help you make the shift.
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