The Books I Wished Existed When I Started
When I began my career change into cybersecurity, I spent weeks collecting fragments of advice from Reddit threads, YouTube videos, and scattered blog posts. Everyone had an opinion. Nobody had a structured plan.
That frustration is why I built MyCyberSecurityPath in the first place — and why these three books exist.
Today, Series 1 — the Career Changer Foundation Series — is officially available. Three guides that cover the journey from “I’m interested in cybersecurity” to “I’m ready for my first interview.”
What’s in Series 1
Book 1: Intro to Cybersecurity for Non-IT ($19)
This is the book I needed on day one. It explains what cybersecurity actually is, maps out 7 career paths that don’t require coding, shows how skills from non-IT backgrounds transfer, and gives you a 90-day action plan you can start today — without quitting your current job.
It also includes country-specific sections for Australia, the US, the UK, Canada, and India — because job markets, certifications, and salary expectations vary by region.
If you're still deciding whether cybersecurity is right for you, this is where to start.
Intro to Cybersecurity for Non-ITAvailable Now
Complete beginner guide to cybersecurity for career changers with zero IT background.
Book 2: Career Roadmap & Study Tracker ($27)
Once you’ve decided cybersecurity is right for you, this guide turns that decision into a plan. Week-by-week study schedules for 2-hour and 4-hour daily commitments. A certification decision framework (Security+ vs Network+ vs CySA+ — and in what order). Resume and LinkedIn templates specifically for career changers. Plus a Google Sheets study tracker with built-in review cycles.
This is the planning guide — it turns 'I want to do this' into 'here's exactly how I'll do it.'
Career Roadmap & Study TrackerAvailable Now
Step-by-step roadmap with study tracker worksheets and certification decision framework.
Book 3: Cybersecurity Interview Guide ($27)
The last mile is often the hardest. This guide covers 60+ real interview questions with model answers, the STAR method adapted for career changers, salary negotiation strategies, and follow-up templates. It covers technical foundation questions, security concepts, scenario-based questions, and the dreaded “why are you switching careers?” conversation.
When you're ready to start applying, this guide covers everything from first interview to salary negotiation.
Cybersecurity Interview GuideAvailable Now
60+ real interview questions with model answers, STAR frameworks, and salary negotiation.
The Bundle: Save 36%
All three books are available individually, but if you’re serious about making the switch, the Career Starter Bundle gives you all three for $47 — that’s 36% less than buying them separately ($73).
The bundle is the best value — all 3 books for $47, saving $26 compared to buying individually.
Career Starter BundleAvailable Now
All 3 Career Foundation books — save 36% vs buying separately.
Launch Pricing
All Series 1 books are available at introductory launch pricing:
| Book | Launch Price | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Intro to Cybersecurity for Non-IT | $19 | $25 |
| Career Roadmap & Study Tracker | $27 | $39 |
| Cybersecurity Interview Guide | $27 | $35 |
| Career Starter Bundle (all 3) | $47 | $73 |
Every book is an instant PDF download. No DRM, no expiration. Free sample previews are available on each product page so you can evaluate the content before purchasing.
Why These Three First?
The free course on this site teaches you cybersecurity concepts. These books solve a different problem — they’re the career change infrastructure around the learning. How do you plan? How do you track progress? How do you actually get hired?
I wrote them because these are the questions I had that no free resource could answer in a structured, cohesive way.
What’s Next
Series 2 (Certification Prep) and Series 3 (GRC & Compliance) are in development. If you want to be notified when they launch, join the waitlist on the Products page.
The free course continues to grow every week. These books complement it — they don’t replace it.
Free Sample Previews
Not sure if a book is right for you? Every product page includes a free sample preview PDF. No email required — just download and read.
Thank you for following along on this journey. If you’ve been reading the blog or working through the course, these books are the next step.
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