Breaking into Cybersecurity — The Ultimate Guide for Non-Techies

5 Simple Steps for starting a cybersecurity career

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Cybersecurity is one of those industries that seem recession-proof no matter how many tech layoffs happen

It makes sense, given that cyber-criminals do not care if there is a recession and will happily steal your data at the best of times!

While a stressful job, Cybersecurity is a great way to future-proof your career, provided you stay updated on the latest trends and build up a brand in the industry.

But .. what if you have no tech background but still want to move into cybersecurity?

Applying for cybersecurity jobs won't work without that valuable experience, and you will only get that lovely copy-pasted rejection email from the HR department.

The good news, however, is that there ARE ways of successfully transitioning into cybersecurity if you have no technical background.

The trick is to plan it out and then focus on executing that plan.

Below are five steps that I usually recommend to people that I coach ( these can vary depending on your skills and experience but can be taken as a…