With the current threats to cyber stability around the world, there’s never been a greater urgency for cybersecurity professionals than now. Organizations are investing more time, money and talent to detecting and mitigating cyberattacks. The result is a boom in demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.
What’s the best way to break into cybersecurity when you have no experience in the field?
It depends on where you are in your career, what you want to do and where you see your future. If you thrive on solving problems, are driven to help people and are excited at the prospect of working in a constantly evolving field, you already have a lot in common with today’s cybersecurity workforce.
You don’t need an IT degree to work in cybersecurity. In fact, more than half of professionals got their start outside of IT, transitioning from unrelated careers, getting their start with cybersecurity education and exploring concepts on their own.
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