Let's Kick-Start your career in Cyber Security!

A page of web links to entry-level qualifications, online training,
and job boards to help you get started in your Cyber Security career.

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Certifications —Certifications

Select one of the below security certifications to start helping companies around the world protect their digital assets.

CompTIA
Security+

"Security+ validates baseline skills for core security functions for an IT security career"

ISC²
SSCP

SSCP, Systems Security Certified Practitioner, demonstrates you have advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure.

ISACA
CSX

CSX, Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate, demonstrates your understanding of the principles that frame and define cybersecurity and the integral role of cybersecurity professionals in protecting enterprise data

GIAC
GISF

GISF - Information Security Fundamentals, demonstrates you have learnt key concepts of information security including understanding threats, risks, good controls, and diversifying a protection strategy.

Microsoft
MTA

MTA - Technology Associate Security Fundamentals, measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks such as understand security in: layers, operating systems, networks, and software.

Training —Training

Select from the below online training options to start learning about security.

Cybrary.it

Cybrary provides FREE online cyber security training.

Lynda.com

Lynda.com is a PAID online IT learning platform which includes security courses.

Pluralsight.com

Pluralsight is a PAID online IT learning platform which includes security courses.

CBT Nuggets.com

CBT Nuggets is a PAID online IT learning platform which includes security courses.

Udemy.com

Udemy is a PAID online IT learning platform which includes security courses.

Jobs —Jobs

Select from the below online job boards to start searching for jobs in security.

LinkedIn.com

Linkedin provides a great job search site, is well respected and covers multiple countries.

Glassdoor.com

Glassdoor is a great job search site, is well respected and covers jobs in multiple countries and industries.

Careerjet.com

CareerJet is a great job search site, is well respected and covers jobs in multiple countries and industries.

Ninjajobs.org

NinJaJobs is a dedicated information security job site.

Cybersec jobs.com

CyberSecJobs.com is a dedicated information security job site

Careers in cyber.com

CareersinCyber is a dedicated information security job site.

Cybersecurity jobs.net

CyberSecurityJobs.net is a dedicated information security job site.

Cybersecurity jobboards.com

CyberSecurityJobBoards.com is a dedicated information security job site.

Careers info security.com

CareersInfoSecurity.com is a dedicated information security job site.

Qualifications

Education is key and having qualifications to validate your knowledge and experience is plus for many employers.

Online Training

Online training will help you to be more flexible and set your study hours based on your personal life.

Jobs

Once your are either qualified or received training, begin your job hunt so you can start to gain relevant experience in the field.