Cybersecurity Career Roadmap

1. Get an IT certification
2. Get a help desk job
3. Get a cybersecurity degree Associate's
4. Get a cybersecurity job
5. Get a cybersecurity Bachelor's
6. Keep learning

Get a degree

I'm looking at WGU. Next steps are to do some more research. See if it's a good fit and what alumni have to say.

Network

I've already joined some Meetups. You could also volunteer with an organization like ISSA.

Get a job

The WGU degree comes with an IT certification. If possible, use that to get a help desk job while you go to school.

Further reading

• 80,000 Hours Information Security
• Start Your Cybersecurity Career in 2024
• Best and Worst of Cybersecurity Career Advice
• NICCS career pathways