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The Complete Cybersecurity Career Playbook

Since 2015, Cybrary has become the largest provider of cybersecurity training, helping over 3,500,000 people around the world start or advance their careers. With widespread demand for cybersecurity professionals, Cybrary is the go-to platform for certification training, career paths and coverage of emerging threats and advanced-persistent threat groups. We hope this guide can become an invaluable resource as you get started and build your career.

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For anyone thinking about a career in cybersecurity, we hope this guide can become an invaluable resource as you get started and build your career. As with all things, some may disagree with the information, recommendations or tips we include in the posts contained in this career playbook. We believe in providing the most comprehensive information possible to help millions more get into and advance their cybersecurity careers. If you have strong opinions about what we've included in here, please reach out, let us know and we can improve it!

A quick note, before you begin. Moving into cybersecurity can be such a great experience. It is understandable if you do not know what career path to look at or where to start. It doesn’t matter if you have zero experience; Cybersecurity is a field with a lot of opportunity. One of the key factors in achieving great things is understanding that this career field is anchored in continuous education.

Getting Started with a Career in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Certifications, Degrees and Certificates

Getting a Job in Cybersecurity

Upskilling/Leveling Up your Career in Cybersecurity

  • Learning New Skills and Earning Certifications as a Cybersecurity Professional
  • Cybersecurity News - Articles & Outlets - Stay Informed
  • Cybersecurity Twitter - Latest News: Threats and Trends
  • Cybersecurity Conventions: Networking & Learn Hands-On
  • Top Cybersecurity Newsletters for 2023
  • Cybersecurity Magazines - Top Publications We Read
  • Cybersecurity Organizations: Help With Best Practices
  • How to Learn about the Latest CVEs and Threat Actors?
  • Open Source Cybersecurity Tools to Learn in 2023
  • Best New Cybersecurity Products - 2023

Building and Managing a Cybersecurity Team

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