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Information Security vs. Cybersecurity: What's the Difference?

What does it take to protect companies from data breaches? Whether you go into information security or cybersecurity, these skills are in high demand.

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How to Become a Penetration Tester

Cybersecurity experts are needed to find exploits in businesses’ systems. Learn how to become a penetration tester and protect companies with “ethical hacking.”

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How to Become a Cybersecurity Analyst

Businesses without adequate security are targets for cyberattacks. Discover how to become a cybersecurity analyst, and enter one of today’s hottest fields.

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7 Types of Cybersecurity You Should Know

Because cyber threats come in many forms, so does cybersecurity. Find out about seven types of cybersecurity and the different ways they protect networks.

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Cybersecurity Horror Stories to Tell In the Dark

In this spirit of Halloween, we’ve created 5 hypothetical horror stories to help inform, entertain, and inspire you to secure your data this season and beyond. Read on to learn how cybersecurity best practices can help you prevent a harrowing tale of your own this Halloween.

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Internet Security Tips for the Back-to-School Season

Between extended time away from home, seasonal sales, and the long Labor Day weekend, the back-to-school season in the U.S. is a great time to ensure your accounts, devices, and data are protected.

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Most Common Phishing Lures in Every State

We explored the most common phishing lures in each U.S. state, as well as the most commonly impersonated organizations in digital scams.

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Cyber Bootcamp Student Project: How to Use OSINT Tools

Cybersecurity Bootcamp students learn by doing throughout the project-based curriculum. Watch an example of a completed cybersecurity bootcamp capstone project about open-source intelligence tools.

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp Student Projects: Mitigating Cyberthreats

Cybersecurity bootcamp students complete a Capstone Project to demonstrate what they’ve learned and offer real-world solutions to potential cyberattacks. Watch a few cybersecurity projects completed and presented by bootcamp students.

Alumni Story Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Pursue a Cyber Career

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Pursue a Cyber Career

Although he enrolled with limited tech experience and skills, Virginia Tech Cybersecurity Bootcamp graduate Kelly Johnson is now confident in his job readiness. Follow his journey.

Alumni Story From Beginner to Cybersecurity Analyst

From Beginner to Cybersecurity Analyst: Kennedy Arnold's Journey with Virginia Tech

Kennedy Arnold is a graduate of the Virginia Tech Cybersecurity Bootcamp who successfully transitioned from beginner to job-ready Cybersecurity professional. Here's her journey of achieving career success through the bootcamp.

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Meet a Cybersecurity Instructor: Josh Mann Shares Industry Insights

Cybersecurity Instructor Josh Mann shares his insights on how to succeed in bootcamp and beyond.

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