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Cybersecurity for Students

Are you a student looking for cybersecurity information and resources to help you succeed and advance in the cybersecurity workforce? Do you think you have what it takes to combat cybercrime? 

Almost everything we do connects to the internet, but our line of defense against possible cyber threats is limited due to a lack of cybersecurity professionals. Our nation needs qualified, capable individuals with cyber knowledge and skills to join our workforce. Explore the information below to learn more about education, training, and career opportunities for students to pursue in order to succeed in cyber.

Three Reasons to Join the Cybersecurity Workforce

A career in cybersecurity ranks within one of the top 20 fastest growing career fields in the country.

Cyber-related careers have some of the highest projected percent changes (+33%) of employment between 2022-2032.

There are over 457,000 open cybersecurity positions available in the U.S. (link is external) alone.

How to Get Started

Register for cyber-related classes in high school and college such as advanced math/science, tech-ed, computer science, ethics, government, creative writing, etc.

Explore Cybersecurity Career Options

Cybersecurity is not just hackers in hoodies sitting in a dark room. Cybersecurity careers are also about communicating your findings, managing teams and tasks, and being creative. Our country needs individuals with cybersecurity skills at all levels of every organization, in all industries, from finance to healthcare to entertainment. 

Check out the profiles below to learn more about your cybersecurity career options!

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