How do you gain cybersecurity experience when you have just finished a cybersecurity program?

how to gain experience in cyber security when you finish your first security program

Have you just finished a cyber security program and wondering what to do next? Well if you are someone who is completely new to the field, you’re going to have to work a little harder than just getting a cyber security certification.

The thing is cybersecurity professionals are in high demand but companies are reluctant on hiring inexperienced professionals. So if you really want to step into the world of internet and network security, the first thing is to get experience in the field. But how do you do that? We’re here to help.

• First things first, you need to start off by studying more and more. A mere security certification is just not enough to land a high paying job in the cyber security field. There’s tons of competition and trends keep changing.
• Find reliable websites where free resources are provided in forms of online books, blogs and other press releases that can help you understand the technology and security dynamics.
• Once you are done with that, find online forums on the internet that are filled with cyber security professionals. These guys are always willing to share their knowledge and ideas with newcomers.

If you aren’t already working for in a beginner cyber security position, try to find ways to implement your knowledge within your current organization. After all, nearly all small businesses, companies and organizations have some sort of network available that needs protection. Start experimenting there if your peers haven’t already used the help of cyber security professionals.

Try to find various ways to protect the current network and computer systems installed in your company. Even if your company is already using someone for security, you can always sit with them and look for advice. Why not spend some extra hours at work sitting with the IT security guy and learning what he does to protect the network?

If that isn’t enough, you can always start a home lab using virtual machines and install tools on them to experiment.

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