

Start by learning Linux, then continue by learning Windows if you have time. Skills you should know before trying to get a cybersecurity job include gaining expertise in different operating systems. If you are unwilling to work through errors as they occur, this may not be the correct career choice for you. Troubleshooting is a large part of any cybersecurity job.

Sites like StackOverflow are good places to ask questions and search for solutions to your problems. If you run into an error while consulting a resource – work through it! Start by searching for the error message someone else likely has already encountered this same problem and found a solution. Things hardly ever run perfectly the first time you try. Technology is changing so quickly that it is very difficult to keep training resources and videos up to date. There are plenty of other resources available for you online beyond what I’ve listed below.

I’ve written this blog to help you get started down the right track and to make you aware of available cybersecurity training resources.
