How to get into cyber security domain

Question

Hey guys, I am a tech blogger by profession. I love keeping pace with the latest tech trends. I have an experience as a web developer of 1.5 years. But I really aspire to get into the Cyber security domain. How do I go about achieving my dream? Any inputs would help! Thanks.

Answer 1

The number of cyber-crimes is on an exponential rise! Millions of people and organizations are falling prey to cybersecurity issues such as phishing scams, ransomware & spyware, DDoS attacks. Cybersecurity is an evergreen domain with a prominent demand for skilled professionals and security experts. Your dream of getting into this domain is indeed a smart move.

• Building a career in cybersecurity depends on the kind of profile you are looking in the cybersecurity domain as this field has many different kinds of job roles.

• If you are a rookie to this domain I suggest you first get a comprehensive idea of this domain. You could check this out https://www.edureka.co/blog/what-is-cybersecurity/

• Once you are clear with it you probably have to give some thought to the job role (Network security specialist, Ethical hacker, security consultant, etc) that suits your interests and aligns with your career aspirations.

• Based on your choice I suggest you get a certification for the same and get some practical experience. Check this out https://www.edureka.co/community/56433/establishing-a-career-path-in-cyber-security

This will pave the way for your cybersecurity career! All the best :)