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Starting A Career in Cybersecurity

This document provides an overview of cybersecurity careers, including definitions of cybersecurity, reasons for pursuing a career in the field, common entry-level jobs, skills and certifications needed, and tips for having a successful career. Specifically, it defines cybersecurity as protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use. It also notes the high demand and salaries for cybersecurity jobs, and lists some entry-level roles like security help desk technician, security engineer, and penetration tester.

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Starting A Career in Cybersecurity

This document provides an overview of cybersecurity careers, including definitions of cybersecurity, reasons for pursuing a career in the field, common entry-level jobs, skills and certifications needed, and tips for having a successful career. Specifically, it defines cybersecurity as protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use. It also notes the high demand and salaries for cybersecurity jobs, and lists some entry-level roles like security help desk technician, security engineer, and penetration tester.

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The Blueprint to a Career in Cybersecurity

Questions we will be answering


- What is cybersecurity?

- Why choose a career in cybersecurity?

- What type of entry-level jobs are available?

- How do I get in the game?

- How do I have a successful career?


What is cybersecurity?
Dictionary Definition:
Cybersecurity is the art of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or
criminal use and the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
information.

My Personal Definition:
Protecting our way of life.

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Why choose a career in cybersecurity?
• High demand – 30% growth in jobs expected over the next 10 years
• https://www.cyberseek.org/heatmap.html

• High salaries – High demand means you get paid more

• Job security – The more experience, the more you will be needed

• Opportunity to save the world

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What type of entry-level jobs are available?
• Security Help Desk Technician – Help employees with security issues

• Security Engineer – Install security software and tools

• Incident Response Analyst – Monitor systems for security breaches

• Penetration Tester – Find gaps in security

• Security Auditor – Ensure that companies are following rules

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What do I need to know?
• Figure out what skills companies are looking for
• Read job descriptions and research what you find
• Examples: Popular security software or knowledge of compliance frameworks

• Learn one of those skills


• There’s free training everywhere including YouTube and Podcasts
• (Examples: AWS, Splunk, Palo Alto)

• Good all-around skills to have


• Understand the basics of the cloud (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Good communication and team work skills
• Be curious and eager to learn
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How do I get in the game?

• Build your brand


• LinkedIn and social media
• Build your resume based on the job descriptions that you found

• Network with people in the industry


• LinkedIn, find local security organizations and attend events

• Apply to the jobs that make sense for what you want to do

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What are the best cybersecurity certifications
to get?
• Security+ - Good one to start with

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• Certifications for different security software


• Palo Alto, Splunk, Proofpoint

• AWS / Google Cloud / Azure

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

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How do I have a successful career?
• Find mentors that can guide you in the right direction
• People are not going to ask to be your mentor
• Stay curious and continue to learn
• Always try to understand your manager’s job
• Listen to cybersecurity podcasts instead of music
• Find the local cybersecurity organizations and go to the meetings
• Stay up to date on what’s new in the industry
• Continue to network and build your brand

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Helpful links
• Good cybersecurity industry and job info - https://cisoseries.com

• Knowledgeable Youtuber - https://www.youtube.com/@BoydClewis

• AWS training - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws

• Research jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/

• Connect with me - https://www.linkedin.com/in/security-ken/

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