New to Cyber Field Manual
This manual contains several sections, each focusing on different ways to develop cybersecurity skills. If you focus your efforts on each one, you will gain exposure to the industry and be able to better define your specific pathway and interests.
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Take Your Cybersecurity Skills to the Next Level
If you’re new to SANS, you’re probably wondering where to start. SANS training and GIAC certifications can help you reach your goals, but first you need to find the right course or certification for you. Level Up is a short, fun test to challenge your knowledge and see if you know more than you think you know. This isn’t an assessment test, but it can give you a bit of guidance on which SANS course could help you to level up.
Learn the Fundamentals
Gain real-world skills and knowledge from the top experts in cybersecurity. SANS New to Cybersecurity curriculum features multiple options to meet the needs of anyone looking to enter the field. From zero technical experience to basic IT knowledge, SANS has a solution that will enable you to select a starting point for your cybersecurity learning journey.
SEC275: Foundations - Computers, Technology & Security
This is the best course to help people with no technical experience understand the concepts of computers, technology and cybersecurity. Take a course walk through and see what this course has to offer.
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SEC301: Intro to Cybersecurity
This course offers a balanced mix of technical and managerial issues for students who need to understand the salient facets of basic information security and risk management.
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SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
Learn essential information security skills and techniques to protect and secure critical information and technology assets. This course dives deep into active defense, cryptography, networking, architecture, Linux, security policy, Windows, web security, Cloud and much more!
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Courses and Certifications
Once you have foundational cybersecurity skills and knowledge, check out additional options for further learning.
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Degree Programs and Scholarship Academies
In addition to courses and certifications, SANS also offers academic and scholarship-based programs for people looking to enter the cybersecurity field. You don't need a technical background or experience to apply.
Degree and Certificate Programs
If you want to launch a career in cybersecurity, SANS.edu has the cybersecurity degree or certificate program that can get you hired. No prior technical knowledge is required.
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Scholarship Academies
SANS and our partners have launched a series of scholarship programs to empower underrepresented groups, to foster diversity in the cybersecurity industry and bring more talent into critical roles.
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Skill Paths
Explore common cyber career paths and the training that aligns with each.
Free Resources
No technical experience is required to start your journey towards a cybersecurity career. Begin learning the basics with these free resources.
