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New to Cybersecurity Career Learning Path

Whether you’re a career changer or want to build expertise, the SANS New to Cyber learning path equips you with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed in cybersecurity.

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SANS New2Cyber offers world-class courses, certifications, and free resources to help you land a rewarding position in cybersecurity. No matter your interests, we'll help you get started.

New2Cyber? Everything You Need to Know To Start Your Cybersecurity Career.

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With cyber threats rising and constantly evolving, the need for qualified cybersecurity practitioners is becoming even greater.

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Cybersecurity opens the doors to lucrative job opportunities in various industries around the world, from government roles to healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.

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Unlock competitive salaries as the demand for highly-skilled cybersecurity professionals grows.

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In addition to individual cybersecurity courses and certifications, SANS offers flexible degree, certificate, and scholarship-based programs designed for adults (18+) seeking to enter the cybersecurity field.

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SANS.edu offers accredited degree and certificate programs designed to get you hired in cybersecurity — with funding options that include VA education benefits and employer tuition assistance.

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SANS and our partners have launched a series of scholarship programs to expand access to cybersecurity training for under-resourced communities, build a stronger talent pipeline, and drive innovation for the future.

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Featured Courses

SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security

Build your cybersecurity confidence from the ground up. This SANS Foundations course gives you the essential skills, tools, and mindset to launch your journey into the world of cyber.

SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security
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SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security

SEC301 introduces cybersecurity fundamentals for non-technical professionals, empowering them to understand risks, terminology, and best practices to support security in any role.

SEC673: Advanced Information Security Automation with Python
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SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud

Gain essential cybersecurity skills to quickly detect, respond to, and remediate threats. Learn how to protect critical information and technology assets, whether on-premises or in the cloud.

SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
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SANS Skills Quest – The New Online Cyber Range

Join SANS for a special webcast introducing and demonstrating the New SANS Skills Quest powered By NetWars. SANS experts will provide an overview of this new and improved set of online range challenges that organizations can use to support continuous knowledge and skill development.

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