Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing industries globally. Predictions place spending on endpoint security tools at $128 billion by the end of 2020 and spending on cloud security tools at $12.6 billion and infrastructure protection at $24.6 billion by 2023, all of which represent prodigious growth from previous years.

With all this demand, there are plenty of opportunities for those who want to get into cybersecurity. But what’s the best way to do it? In this guide, we’ll look at the different kinds of cybersecurity and the skills and qualifications they demand, how you can get your foot in the door, and whether a career in cybersecurity is right for you.