The cybersecurity landscape in Europe and Italy is rapidly evolving: increasing digitalization, regulations such as GDPR and NIS2, and the exponential increase in cyberattacks make it essential to invest in vertical cybersecurity expertise. In this article, we analyze and create a useful and effective roadmap for a career in cyber, from entry level to C-Level, with a focus and specific resources on CompTIA Security+ and the courses offered by the RedHot Cyber Academy. Entry-Level Certifications The ideal certifications for those starting out and/or wanting to start working in the cyber world: We highlight how the RedHot Cyber Academy’s Cybersecurity for Beginners course