Cybersecurity is a booming career path for professionals looking to enhance the value of their skillsets in the 2020s.

This guide, written by Madeline Clarke for TechRepublic Premium, highlights the methods people can take to begin a career in cybersecurity, provides expert insights from industry professionals and discusses the varying factors surrounding this lucrative area of professional advancement.

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Cybersecurity certifications

Certification is another excellent way to gain professional credibility in cybersecurity and stay competitive among other applicants in the field. According to research from Pearson VUE’s 2023 Value of IT Certification candidate report, 62% of candidates who earned IT certifications did so to enhance their professional profiles and résumés, whereas 59% were seeking professional advancement.

TechRepublic Academy is a useful resource for obtaining certifications, with new offers and bundles being provided on a regular basis.

Ev Kontsevoy, CEO of Teleport, advises entry-level professionals seeking certifications, “If you want to go the certification route, something from SANS or Offensive Security would be best. As for finding a job, my advice is to find a company that’s more forward-thinking and promotes modern engineering practices. The smaller that company is, the easier it will be to try new things together, and fortunately, there are lots of open-source projects out there that you can use without spending tons of money just to get you going. When you’re small, you have to be resourceful.”

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