Want to start planning for your future career?
1. Wonder what the DFW metroplex has to offer for cyber job seekers? Take a look at Cyberseek:
Job Heatmap
Cybersecurity Career Pathways
O*NET Department of Labor Cybersecurity Job Outlook
USA Jobs Database and Descriptions
2. Consider exploring some free resources to see if you have a true interest in the field of cybersecurity:
TryHack Me: Ultimate Guide for Beginners
IBM Skillsbuild
Free Course: Introduction to Cybersecurity by Cisco Networking Academy
Free Courses: Cisco Networking Academy
3. Industry Certifications (remember testing vouchers are not included with tuition):
Which certifications align with my goals?
IT Certifications Job Match Tool: CompTIA
460 Certifications for Cyber Jobs Map (click certification to get more info)
Reduced student pricing for CompTIA exams:CompTIA Academic Store Certification Vouchers
Free E-Books, Manuals, Test Banks, and Videos for current students:
O'Reilly E-books Library*use your student email account for set up (Collin is not on this list, hit other institution)
ExamCompass Free CompTIA practice exam test banks4. Want a virtual simulated work experience?
https://www.theforage.com/
*use your student email account for set up
NICE Challenge Project
*real-world cybersecurity challenges within virtualized business environmentsto provide students with workforce
experience before entering the workforce.
5. I want to figure out a specialty within cybersecurity, how do I find my dream job and get those skills?20 Coolest Careers in Cybersecurity according to SANS
Career Profiles from CISA
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies Cyber Career Pathways Tool
IT Career Roadmap6. I want to hear from industry professional, students, community members about their experiences. How do I hear from them?
IT Factor with Glenn Carter Podcast Video
Workforce Tips Videos (includes many IT Factor Videos)The Philip Wylie Show (for entry level students, and hacking enthusiasts)