10 Tips for Landing a Job in Cybersecurity
Demand for cybersecurity professionals is skyrocketing. What should you do if you want to transition from another area within IT to a security career?
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2. Master the Basics
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Well-known security blogger Brian Krebs advises anyone who wants to break into cybersecurity to improve their fundamental computing skills. He points to a SANS Institute study that found that many job applicants lack basic understanding of topics like networking (46%), computer architecture (47%) and common exploitation techniques (66%). Rather than a working to improve your theoretical knowledge, tackle some projects that improve your practical skills with Windows, Linux, and networking. You really can't fully grasp advanced cybersecurity topics if you don't have a baseline of knowledge about how networks, operating systems, and computer hardware work.
Cynthia Harvey is a freelance writer and editor based in the Detroit area. She has been covering the technology industry for more than fifteen years. View Full BioWe welcome your comments on this topic on our social media channels, or
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