How I Would Start Cybersecurity in 2026 (If Starting From Zero)

If I had to start my cyber security career from absolute zero in 2026, knowing everything I know now as a recruiter, this is exactly what I'd do. This video provides straightforward advice for cybersecurity for beginners, helping you navigate how to get into cybersecurity and secure those crucial cyber security jobs. We'll cover the essential cybersecurity skills and outline a clear cybersecurity roadmap to avoid common pitfalls and achieve your career guidance goals. 🔗 LINKS Want a step-by-step plan to get interview-ready? Grab the Cybersecurity Job-Ready Blueprint for only $14.99: https://thecareercompass-newsletter.b... CyberDefender's new CCDL1 certification is available now. CCDL1 (10% off with code LUKE) https://cyberdefenders.org/?via=e5c717 Code: LUKE 🎓 Coursera Cybersecurity Courses & Certifications Get 40% off your first 3 months and start building job-ready cybersecurity skills today: https://imp.i384100.net/JkkmLr Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate → https://imp.i384100.net/vDzGgL CompTIA Security+ → https://imp.i384100.net/3kA6Mn CompTIA Network+ → https://imp.i384100.net/gRPMQX IBM Cybersecurity Analyst → https://imp.i384100.net/YVDEkr ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity → https://imp.i384100.net/KBKave Browse all Coursera courses → https://imp.i384100.net/xJEVjy Watch next: Beginner to Cloud Security: Complete Roadmap for 2026    • Beginner to Cloud Security: Complete Roadm...   Beginner to GRC Analyst: Complete Roadmap for 2026    • Beginner to GRC Analyst: Complete Roadmap ...   Top Cybersecurity Certifications to take in 2026    • Top Cybersecurity Certifications To Take i...   The Simple Plan to Get a Cybersecurity Job in 2026 -    • Give Me 4 Minutes and I Will Show You How ...   How to Land your first Cybersecurity job with no experience -    • How to Land Your First Cybersecurity Job w...   5-Step Cybersecurity Roadmap for Beginners -    • The 5-Step Cybersecurity Roadmap NO ONE Ta...   Top 5 Cybersecurity Skills That Will Get You Hired in 2026! -    • Top 5 Cybersecurity Skills That Will Get Y...   Top 5 Free Cybersecurity Courses to Start Your Career -    • Top 5 FREE Cybersecurity Courses to Start ...   Top Entry-Level Cybersecurity Roles in 2025 -    • Top Entry-Level Cybersecurity Jobs in 2025...   🔥 Work with me → https://lukegoughcoaching.com/coaching/ 🌐 Website → www.lukegoughcoaching.com 📩 Join my free newsletter → https://thecareercompass-newsletter.b... 💼 Connect on LinkedIn → www.linkedin.com/in/luke-gough 🐦 Follow on X (Twitter) → https://x.com/Avidityrecruit 👋 About Me: I'm Luke Gough, cybersecurity recruiter & career coach. With over 14 years of recruitment experience, I help people break into cyber and take control of their careers through the Career Compass Method. Visit my website: www.lukegoughcoaching.com 0:00 - Introduction 1:07 - Mapping the battlefield 3:18 - Building foundations 5:23 - Portfolio's 7:36 - Community immersion 9:25 - Certifications 12:06 - Job applications 👉 Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more career advice and job interview tips!    / @luke-gough   Some links above are affiliate links, which support the channel at no extra cost to you. #Cybersecurity #CyberSecurityRoadmap #CyberSecurityBeginner