How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity
Learn how to start a career in cybersecurity with our 2026 guide covering career tracks, skills, certs, and actionable steps. Take the HADESS assessment today.
Learn how to start a career in cybersecurity with our 2026 guide covering career tracks, skills, certs, and actionable steps. Take the HADESS assessment today.
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Security Researcher: Discover Vulnerabilities Nobody Knows About. Skills, career paths, and how to get started on the HADESS platform.
Network Penetration Tester: Break Networks Before Attackers Do. Skills, career paths, and how to get started on the HADESS platform.
Bug Bounty Hunter: Get Paid to Find Real Vulnerabilities. Skills, career paths, and how to get started on the HADESS platform.
Application Penetration Tester: Go Beyond the Web Layer. Skills, career paths, and how to get started on the HADESS platform.
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