AZ Cyber Initiative
Student Resources & Information
Resources to Help Aspiring Cybersecurity & IT Professionals
In the coming years, jobs in cybersecurity and information technology will continue to be among the most valuable and sought after opportunities in the workforce. For anyone looking to start or expand their career in these key industries, this list of resources – an a wide array of media – can help provide direction and inspiration for your jouney.
Career Planning & Assistance
NICCS cyber career pathway tool
Cybercore Integration Center – INL
Center for the Future of Arizona (General career planning tool)
Security Certification Roadmap – Paul Jerimy Media
Careers & Programs at the NSA
Early In Career | Raytheon (Entry-level jobs & internships)
Raytheon Technologies (Salaries and Careers)
Coding Resources
Free Resources:
Python Resources:
https://automatetheboringstuff.com
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/index.htm
https://www.kaggle.com/learn/python
Apps:
SoloLearn – GooglePlay or iOS
@thecybersecurityhub (news on the latest hacks, exploits, and cyber breaches)
@thehackernews (news on the latest hacks, exploits, and cyber breaches)
@thehardsecurity (learning cybersecurity and programming)
@thecybersapiens (learn cybersecurity lingo and concepts)
youtube channels
Education/Certification (Free)
Day Zero Security Blog: Getting Started with Exploit Development
Ethical Hackers Academy (some free, some paid courses)
US Cyber Patriot – Training Materials
Web Security Academy: Free Online Training from PortSwigger (Free Web App Testing)
Books
Don’t be Such a Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style by Randy Olson
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Want to Follow by John C. Maxwell
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown
Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers by Jo Boaler
Ethical Hacking Practice
Professional Organizations
International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or (Isc)2 (Southern Arizona Chapter)
CyberSaguaros (club at the U of A)