Everyone has different preferences, needs, and resources. Adapt this template to suit yourself. There are no guarantees that following this or any other study plan will land you a security job.

First Day

• [ ] Buy a book or download a podcast episode
• [ ] Set up your personal notes
• [ ] Start a free trial for an online training platform
• [ ] Think about why you might want to work in security

First Week

• [ ] Find a study buddy
• [ ] Read a free report about cyber trends
• [ ] Follow 5 security people on social media
• [ ] Watch a movie or show about cyber

First Month

• [ ] Make something, such as
  • [ ] A write-up about something you studied
  • [ ] A post on social media about starting your journey
  • [ ] A time-bound side-project at work
  • [ ] A home lab
• [ ] Start a free trial for a second online training platform
• [ ] Volunteer to help your family/community with security/IT
• [ ] Pick your favorite tech and learn about its security
• [ ] Sign up for a free newsletter
• [ ] Check out some security journalism