Can you break into the world of cybersecurity with little to no experience? How can someone start an entry-level career or pivot into cybersecurity?
These are questions I’m frequently asked, and constantly searched according to Google Trends, reflecting the growing interest in cybersecurity careers.
The good news is, it is achievable, at least to some degree. With the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals increasing, the opportunities for breaking into this field are real and accessible.
Pathways to a cybersecurity career
There’s no single path to cybersecurity. Whether you’re transitioning from a different industry, pivoting from another IT field, or starting fresh as a recent graduate, various options can lead you into cybersecurity. Many professionals transition from non-IT backgrounds.
In fact, a 2023 ISC2 (one of the largest organisations of IT security professionals) workforce study found that 39% of new cybersecurity professionals came from non-IT…