As technology continues to play a fundamental role in our day-to-day lives, it’s critical to protect the technology that we use. Cybersecurity concerns the technologies, methods, and practices employed to protect the virtual and cyber physical world – including computers, mobile devices, databases, networks and programs – from infiltration and attack by unauthorized individuals and organizations. Cybersecurity careers allow individuals to help public and private organizations protect their information and assets from a broad range of cyberattacks.

The Cybersecurity Community is designed to keep students informed about relevant industry news and connect them with related opportunities.

Learn What It Takes to Become a Cybersecurity Consultant

Cybersecurity consultants have never been more in demand. Information security analyst roles are projected to grow nearly 30 percent between now and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than 15 million cybercrime incidents occurred worldwide in …

By Amanda Martin
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Security Engineer Interview Prep (2026 Guide)

Below, we discuss how to prepare for and ace your security engineer interviews.

Verified: K.O. Orias, our security engineer interview course lead (Ex-NASA, Microsoft Security Partner), wrote this guide. K.O. has conducted 100+ cybersecurity interviews.

Security Engineer Interview Process

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So, You Didn’t Get the Internship. Now What?

This article was written by Danielle Hall, Elaine Fernandez, Juritzy Mata.

Like I said in my previous article on three ways to make the most of your internship, getting an internship is hard work.

When you consider the sometimes long …

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The invisible pay cut facing new graduates – and how to navigate it

By Jasmine Escalera, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

For many college graduates entering today’s workforce, remote work was not a luxury but the norm. In the wake of the pandemic, flexibility, autonomy, and work life balance reshaped expectations around work. Social media …

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Cybersecurity Careers 101: Entry-Level Roles, Skills, and Requirements

By: Rob Porter

Published:  Jun 26, 2025

Every day, cyber threats get more sophisticated, and businesses are responding by investing substantially in cybersecurity talent. The best part is, entry-level roles pay well and don’t always require a tech degree. Whether …

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Career Resources

Nationally Competitive Industry Graduate Fellowships & Research Internships

Below is a list of competitive industry graduate fellowships and research internships for MS and PhD students. The majority have …

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

ACM is the world’s largest computing society, offering benefits that can advance your career and enrich your knowledge with life-long …