Cybersecurity workers are also in high demand, with more than 700,000 open positions in the U.S. alone. Worldwide, the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs grew by 350%, from 1 million positions in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures.
Cybersecurity courses can be expensive, which is why certifications are now made available on Linkedin. For instance, a master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the University of California—Berkeley, which Fortune ranks as having the No. 1 program in the U.S., costs about $75,000 to complete which is regarded as extremely expensive for the average Nigerian although such a qualification can help graduates achieve robust career outcomes. For instance, some grads from UC Berkeley’s program manage to double their salaries post-grad to $200,000.
It is important to note that one way to start on your journey to becoming a cybersecurity professional is to start with the basics.
Luckily, LinkedIn Learning offers a variety of courses focused on cybersecurity from a foundational level all the way to preparing for advanced certifications.
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