Cyber Security Careers

Guides on cybersecurity careers, jobs, salaries, certifications for advancement, hiring, and building a sustainable path in the field.

Careers

Cybersecurity career advice, from first job to leadership

How to get into cybersecurity, which certifications help at each stage, what the jobs pay, and how to switch careers at any age. If you are just starting, these three guides are the best place to begin.

Changing careers? Find your starting point with the free Security+ 10-question readiness check.

What is the best IT certification to have?

What is the best IT certification to have?

A picture is worth a thousand words. There are a ton of IT certifications but the monster of all certifications…
Cybersecurity Certifications You Need to Do

Cybersecurity Certifications You Need to Do

In the current world, technology has taken over; companies in the world have embraced the use of technology to save…
The Top 20 Cities for CISSPs

The Top 20 Cities for CISSPs

We analyzed the job postings, crunched the data, and determined the actual value of the CISSP certification to list the…

The CyberExperts Daily Brief

Follow the cyber career shifts worth acting on

Get a concise weekday read on hiring signals, role changes, skills demand, and the cybersecurity stories shaping the market.

Increasing demand for accredited cyber security professionals

Increasing demand for accredited cyber security professionals

It has been reported by Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) that cybersecurity professionals believe organizations are facing cybersecurity skills shortage…
Get AWS Certified on the Cheap!

Get AWS Certified on the Cheap!

The AWS Cloud Architect certification has recently topped the list of the most valuable IT certifications to hold. Given this,…
Failed the CISSP? Why It Happens and How to Pass on Your Next Try

Failed the CISSP? Why It Happens and How to Pass on Your Next Try

Failed the CISSP? Read your domain proficiency report, find the real cause and use ISC2's 30-day wait wisely. Retake rules, costs and an 8-week plan.
CISSP Exam Guide 2026: Format, Question Types, Domains and the Adaptive Test

CISSP Exam Guide 2026: Format, Question Types, Domains and the Adaptive Test

The CISSP exam in 2026: 100 to 150 adaptive questions in 3 hours, the question types, what each of the 8 domains tests, scoring, exam day and the 2027 change.
CCNA Exam 2026: Dates, v1.1 vs v2.0, Format and How to Pass

CCNA Exam 2026: Dates, v1.1 vs v2.0, Format and How to Pass

CCNA exam dates in 2026: book any day through Pearson VUE, v1.1 until February 3, 2027, then v2.0. Format, retakes, who pays and a 12-week lab plan.
AWS Cloud Architect Tops the Latest Salary Survey

AWS Cloud Architect Tops the Latest Salary Survey

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most significant player in the cloud, holding an astonishing 45% of the industry market…
DoD IAT Levels I, II, III and IAM Certifications: 8570 Chart and 8140 Guide (2026)

DoD IAT Levels I, II, III and IAM Certifications: 8570 Chart and 8140 Guide (2026)

IAT Level II certification list plus IAT I, IAT III and IAM levels from the final DoD 8570 chart, and where each cert sits under DoD 8140 today.
How to Transition to a Cybersecurity Career at Any Age

How to Transition to a Cybersecurity Career at Any Age

Moving into cybersecurity in your 30s, 40s or 50s? A 4-step 2026 plan: which certifications first, how to get experience, and the roles career changers land.
Security+ SY0-701 Exam Objectives, Domain by Domain (2026 Study Guide)

Security+ SY0-701 Exam Objectives, Domain by Domain (2026 Study Guide)

All 28 Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives by domain with CompTIA weights, what each covers, how SY0-801 changes them, a study plan and practice questions.