From 0 to Cyberhero: How to Actually Start in Cybersecurity

You’re tired of your 9-5 desk job, right? Or maybe you’re straight out of school and want to make some real cash in a cool industry. Either way, welcome to the world of cybersecurity. It’s a place where you can fight the bad guys—and get paid for it.

Step 1: Pick Your Path

Cybersecurity is like a buffet; there’s something for everyone. Wanna protect companies? Go into defense. Want to think like a hacker? Penetration testing might be your jam. Or maybe you’re more about crafting policies and keeping everyone on the straight and narrow—that’s governance. Oxford Systems Academy offers specialized courses that help you find your calling.

Step 2: Practice Your Skills (Like, All the Time)

The secret sauce to success? Practice. Cybersecurity is an industry where you need to keep your skills sharp, like a chef with their knives. Oxford Systems Academy offers gamified labs that make practice feel less like work and more like leveling up in a video game. Plus, you get to show off your badges—who doesn’t love some digital street cred?

Step 3: Stay Curious

Hackers are naturally curious, and to beat them, you need to be even more so. Always ask “why” when things go wrong. Why did the firewall fail? Why did that phishing email slip through? And at Oxford Systems Academy, we encourage curiosity. Our courses teach you not just the “how,” but the “why” behind every attack and defense technique.

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