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Insights, guidance, and practical updates on cybersecurity training, certifications, risk, compliance, and career growth from Mile2 Canada.

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The Skills Gap Between IT and Cybersecurity: How to Bridge It

by Mile2 Canada3 minutes read April 28, 2026

One in six cybersecurity roles in Canada sits empty. IT professionals already have the foundation — here is the fastest path across the gap.

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How to Become a Penetration Tester: A Step-by-Step Career Roadmap [infographics]

by Raymond Friedman7 minutes read April 27, 2026

Penetration testing is one of the most practical career paths in cybersecurity. A penetration tester, often called a pen tester, pentester, or ethical hacker, is hired to test systems, networks, cloud environments, applications, and organizations for weaknesses before real attackers exploit them.

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How to Move from Help Desk to SOC Analyst

by Mile2 Canada4 minutes read April 27, 2026

Already in IT support? Your help desk experience is a genuine asset for a SOC analyst role. Here is how to make the move in six to twelve months.

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CompTIA vs Mile2: Which Foundational Cert Makes More Sense?

by Mile2 Canada4 minutes read April 24, 2026

CompTIA and Mile2 are both vendor-neutral, but they’re built for different goals. Here’s how to choose the right one for your career in Canada.

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Cybersecurity Skills You Can Learn in Under 6 Months

by Mile2 Canada4 minutes read April 22, 2026

Canada faces a shortage of 10,000–25,000 cybersecurity professionals. Here are the skills you need and how to build them in six months.

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How to Build a Cybersecurity Resume From Scratch

by Mile2 Canada4 minutes read April 17, 2026

Canada has 25,000+ unfilled cybersecurity roles. Learn how to build a resume that gets past ATS and into hiring managers’ hands.

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Entry-Level Cybersecurity Roles: Which One Is Right for You?

by Mile2 Canada4 minutes read April 16, 2026

Canada has over 25,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions. Here’s how to choose the right entry-level role — SOC Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Incident Responder, or GRC — and which cert gets you there.

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Cybersecurity Certifications You Can Earn Without a Degree

by Mile2 Canada4 minutes read April 15, 2026

Canada has 25,000 unfilled cybersecurity roles. You don’t need a degree to fill one — here’s how certifications open the door.

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IT Foundations: What You Need Before Your First Cert

by Mile2 Canada4 minutes read April 14, 2026

Before you pursue your first cybersecurity certification, you need solid IT foundations. Learn what skills matter most for Canadian job seekers.

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How to Get Your First Cybersecurity Job in Canada

by Mile2 Canada4 minutes read April 13, 2026

Canada’s Job Bank projects 15,900 cybersecurity openings by 2033. Here’s how to land your first role with the right foundations, certifications, and hands-on skills.

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