In January we started thinking about how to best prepare people for a career in the information security field. The answer was simple, we will take a small group of motivated individuals and train them in the basics of the technology field. We asked for these individuals to stand up and accept the challenge and the call was answered. For those accepted into this first COHORT there will be no cost, but we hope you get the following books to help prepare for this career. [note: these links are my affiliate links and you do not have to get your books from these links]. If you were selected for the COHORT you will be notified this week and the training will start April 1.
The COHORT will cover more than just the technology, we will also cover the other tasks that will need to be followed to become successful in the information technology field. This will include gaining experience, developing resumes, gaining certifications (of course). We will point out what will help members of the COHORT get a start and ahead in this challenging and rewarding field.
It is, however, not too late. I have held out a few slots for folks that still want to challenge themselves to get a new career in an expanding field. Contact us immediately to be considered to be included in the 2021 Vanguard COHORT.
To be clear there has been a 0% unemployment rate and this has been consistent since 2011! In fact, there is a projected shortage of 3.5 million security professionals in 2021. (1). It is important that the right people with the right training and experience fill these positions. That is why we want to develop security prohttps://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/cybersecurity-employment-2021/fessionals – not just train people for a certification exam.
Links
A+ Certification
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Network+ Certification
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Security+
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Reference
(1) https://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/cybersecurity-employment-2021/