Cyber Security Roles | SANS Institute

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Skill Path

Explore common cyber career paths and the training that aligns with the most popular job roles aligned with each.

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New to Cyber and Not Sure Where to Start?

Explore our interactive training roadmap to find the right courses for your cyber security skill development and for your long-term career goals. More than 70 courses deliver critical skills in the cyber defense operations, digital forensics, cloud security, penetration testing, and management practice areas of cyber security.

Additionally, check out our New to Cyber landing page to learn about courses, certifications, and free resources for anyone interested in getting started in cybersecurity.

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Cyber Security Frameworks

Find the right SANS training and GIAC certification for your training needs using the NICE or European Cyber security Skills Frameworks.

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The NICE Framework is a fundamental reference for describing and sharing information about cybersecurity work. The Framework is designed to help you identify the right training and certifications for your current or desired cybersecurity role.

European Cybersecurity Skills Framework

The European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF) is a practical tool to support the identification and articulation of tasks, competences, skills and knowledge associated with the roles of European cybersecurity professionals.