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Overview Cybersecurity is a red-hot field with incredible job prospects, but let's face it: breaking into the industry can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to the game. To help you out, Cybrary hosted a webinar, How to Break Into Cybersecurity, on February 22nd, led by the illustrious Will Carlson, Senior Director of Content. The webinar was packed ...

So, you want to learn about cybersecurity. Maybe we’re biased, but we think this is a great idea! Not just because cybersecurity education is our chosen field, either–the cybersecurity job market is very healthy right now, and it’s still growing. With some 700,000+ job listings available right now, getting into cybersecurity could be a very good career move. And the ...

If you’ve looked for cybersecurity-related jobs online, perhaps the numbers “8570” and “8140” seem familiar to you. These are, after all, the numbers of two of the most important sets of standards in the field: the numbers of the directives put forth by the Department of Defense to establish qualifications for people working on DoD databases at various levels. The U.S. ...

The field of cybersecurity exists on a frontier in many ways. As a cybersecurity professional, you have to know how to work with the very latest in network technology. In addition, you’re on one side of a constant war–it’s you against cybercriminals, and as those cybercriminals grow and evolve their tactics, you need to stay one step ahead of them. Therefore, ...

What are PBQs (Performance Based Questions)? In a typical exam, questions may include multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blank, and other similar formats. This is a time-tested way of verifying the knowledge level of an examinee, and it usually works quite well for most subjects. However, in the case of cybersecurity certification exams, examinees aren’t simply doing it for a grade. Employers want to ...

So, you want to learn about cybersecurity. Maybe we’re biased, but we think this is a great idea! Not just because cybersecurity education is our chosen field, either–the cybersecurity job market is very healthy right now, and it’s still growing. With some 700,000+ job listings available right now, getting into cybersecurity could be a very good career move. And the ...

If you’re just getting into the world of cybersecurity, the matter of certifications can seem deep and confusing. Sec+? Net+? CySA+? CISSP? CCSP? CIPA? CISA? CCNA? How about WTH (what the heck)? So, what are certifications? Basically, a certification is a form of institutional validation of a skill that you’ve mastered. In order to get a certification, you take a test, ...

So you’re considering a career in cybersecurity. Congratulations! You’re making a great choice - in a world that increasingly depends on cyber infrastructure, the demand for people to safeguard it against potential attackers and exploiters is growing every year. With well over 700,000 jobs in cybersecurity ripe for the taking right now, and with that number growing every year, the possibilities ...

Cyber-attacks are at an all-time high. Due to the consequences of these attacks on business continuity, many companies are looking for cybersecurity talents to protect their data, systems, and networks. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough skilled experts. This means the industry desperately needs cybersecurity professionals. And this demand will increase by 35% in the next decade - seven times more than ...

Introduction: What Is a Cybersecurity Apprenticeship? A cybersecurity apprenticeship allows novices to learn in-demand skills and gain hands-on training from top security professionals. It is a proven way companies train and recruit the best cybersecurity talents. Cybersecurity apprenticeship programs are excellent options if you can't afford full-time formal education but prefer to learn directly from an expert. It helps you accumulate ...