4 Taking the less traveled path
This chapter covers
- Recognizing common challenges faced by those seeking an entry-level security job
- Getting to know yourself and writing a personal objective
- Linking core skills to your objective and potential security roles
- Creating a capabilities inventory
- Identifying and documenting your skills gap
The best way to prepare yourself for your first cybersecurity job is to realize that there is no best way. My social media direct messages are filled with people who ask what seems like a simple question: “How do I start working in security?” Many are looking for a detailed step-by-step process that they should follow. Some want me to tell them what training or certification they need in order to get a job in security. ...
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