#  Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Real Stories from Recent Graduates (a SANS webinar) 

 



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####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **October 20, 2026** 

 01:00PM - 02:00PM EDT 

 [ Register for the webinar via SANS website arrow\_circle\_right ](https://www.sans.org/webcasts/breaking-into-cybersecurity-real-stories-recent-graduates) 

 



 

**Event Description:** This virtual webinar is presented by SANS.org.  
Breaking into cybersecurity can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be! As part of Cybersecurity Career Week, join Karen Wetzel, Director of the NICE Program at NIST, as she sits down with recent graduates from the SANS EDU Undergraduate Program and SANS Cyber Academies for an honest, real-world conversation about what it actually takes to launch a career in cybersecurity. Hear directly from those who recently made the leap — how they landed their first roles, the steps they took to make themselves as marketable as possible, and the advice they wish they had when they were just starting out. Whether you are a current student, a career changer, or just exploring the field, this is your chance to get actionable insights from people who were sitting exactly where you are not long ago. You will walk away with: Real strategies for making yourself stand out in a competitive job market Honest perspectives on what worked and what they would do differently A clear picture of the career pathways available and how to pursue them This webinar's goal is to provide you with actionable steps to build your career, prepare you to be as marketable as possible, and set you up for success when pursuing that first job in the cybersecurity marketplace.



 

 



 

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