Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Career in Cybersecurity – Where Should I Begin?

Romanhayes21

Hi everyone,

I’m new to the InfoSec community and just beginning my journey into the world of cybersecurity. I’ve been doing a lot of reading online, but honestly, it’s a bit overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. There are so many certifications, tools, and paths to choose from.

I’d love to hear from some of you experienced folks — if you were starting fresh today, what would be the first few steps you’d take?

• Should I start with CompTIA Security+ or go for something like Google’s Cybersecurity Certificate?

• How important is it to have a tech background before diving in?

• Are there any free or affordable resources you’d recommend?

Any advice or personal experiences would be really helpful. I’m looking to build a strong foundation and make sure I’m learning in the right direction.

Thanks in advance!
Looking forward to learning and growing with this awesome community.

E Double U

Are you currently employed? I ask this because I like to advise people to start where they are. By that I mean explore whatever learning options are available to you whether there is an internal learning platform or tools available to you. 

Security+ could be a good place to begin. 

JDMurray

What are the IT hiring manager in India looking for these days in candidates with certifications?