# Women - Kickstart your Application Security Career!

DevFeed: [Women - Kickstart your Application Security Career!](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/women-kickstart-your-application-security-career-8257.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://snyk.io/blog/women-kickstart-your-application-security-career/>)

Author: Vandana Verma Sehgal

Published: 2024-10-22T05:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog RSS Feed | Snyk](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-rss-feed-snyk.md>)

Topics: [Application Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/application-security.md>), [snyk-learn](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/snyk-learn.md>), [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [Vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerabilities.md>), [web applications](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/web-applications.md>), [Threat Research](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/threat-research.md>), [Learning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/learning.md>)

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## AI overview

This article explains how to start a career in application security by learning cybersecurity fundamentals and using free, hands-on resources. It highlights Snyk Learn, OWASP, PortSwigger Web Security Academy, TryHackMe, and Hack The Box, with practice covering vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting.

## Source excerpt

Discover how to break into the exciting field of application security. Learn about free online resources, community involvement, mentorship opportunities, and exclusive communities for women in cybersecurity. Get inspired by industry leaders and start your journey today.