Cybersecurity is a broad field, and cybersecurity analyst roles can be a strong starting point for graduates who enjoy investigation and technology.

Learn Networking

Understand IP addresses, DNS, HTTP, TCP, common ports, firewalls, VPNs, and network traffic. Security is easier when you understand normal network behavior.

Learn Operating Systems

Study Windows and Linux users, permissions, processes, services, logs, and administration.

Study Security Fundamentals

Learn authentication, authorization, encryption, vulnerabilities, phishing, malware, ransomware, endpoint security, and incident response.

Practice in Legitimate Labs

Use authorized training environments to practice defensive security, log analysis, and investigation.

Explore Security Tools

As your fundamentals improve, learn SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and security monitoring concepts.

Consider MSSPs

Managed Security Service Providers can offer entry-level security roles and exposure to different customer environments. InfoMSP maintains an MSP/MSSP database that can also help researchers identify companies in this industry.