Breaking into Information Security

Chapter 4.0

Boosting

Abstract

Boosting is what we call the process by which you can gain skills outside of your regular job. Boosting isn’t required to land a good job in information security, but it is an edge. Such edges include writing and getting published, software development and getting distributed, evangelist/advocate, original research, public speaking, community involvement, and volunteering at conferences and user groups.

Keywords

personal development

learning/do/teach

volunteering

Introduction

“Boosting” is what we call the process by which you can gain skills outside of your regular job. Boosting isn’t required to land a good job in information security, but it can help a lot. The goal isn’t to demonstrate why you are the best choice ...