Episode 54: How to Get Started in Cybersecurity

In episode 54 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, co-host Sean Atkinson addresses how to get started in cybersecurity. He begins by looking at the different types of hard skills and soft skills that form the foundation of any cybersecurity career. Next, he draws upon his expertise to offer advice around certifications, learning a programming language, using a training provider, and building a portfolio. He also shares key insights into how you can make cybersecurity a rewarding career choice for years to come.

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Welcome to video version of “Cybersecurity Where You Are,” the podcast of the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Cybersecurity affects us all — whether we’re online at home, managing a company, supporting clients, or running a state or local government. Join us on Wednesdays as Sean Atkinson, CISO at CIS, and Tony Sager, SVP & Chief Evangelist at CIS, discuss trends and threats, explore security best practices, and interview experts in the industry. Together, we’ll clarify these issues, creating confidence in the connected world. Subscribe to the audio version of our podcast here: https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/wbyhaw35xf?wchannelid=wbyhaw35xf.