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A Career in Cybersecurity?
A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Professionals
The demand for cybersecurity professionals is skyrocketing as organizations become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure. From protecting sensitive data to mitigating cyber threats, the field offers exciting opportunities and challenges for those interested in safeguarding the digital world.
I started my career over ten years ago in Network Security, and it naturally grew and expanded to include its bigger umbrella, Cybersecurity.
Careers in technology, especially in cybersecurity and networking, require constant adaptation to new technologies and concepts. Staying updated is essential to keep pace with recent advancements. This part can be challenging, but it is also fun and rewarding. I found the easiest way for me to learn new concepts is to do so without linking them to a specific solution or a vendor, so basically “vendor agnostic in knowledge.”
The following steps hopefully will guide beginners in starting a cybersecurity career, no matter their background.
Understand the Basics of Cybersecurity
Before diving into the technical aspects, it’s important to understand the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity:
