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Cybersecurity Career Master Plan

Name: Cybersecurity Career Master Plan
ISBN: 9781801073561

by Dr. Gerald Auger, Jaclyn “Jax” Scott, Jonathan Helmus, Kim Nguyen

September 2021

Beginner

280 pages

6h 25m

English

Packt Publishing

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Cybersecurity Career Master Plan
ForewordContributorsAbout the authorsAbout the reviewer
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookCode in ActionDownload the color imagesConventions usedGet in touchShare Your Thoughts
Section 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity
Chapter 1: New Career in Cyber… "Who Dis?"
Learning about the current state of the industryCyber laws and regulations Exploring the foundations of cybersecurity Asset, vulnerability, risk, and threatWhat is the CIA Triad?Different cybersecurity frameworksTypes of cyber attacks Understanding the pros and cons of cyber careersFlexible hours Great salaries Remote work life Cultures vary Large diversity of positions and specialties Recruiters look for you You can train yourselfSummaryQuestions
Chapter 2: Which Career Field Is Best for You?
Introducing you to the cybersecurity roadmapUnderstanding the top prominent cybersecurity domainsRisk Assessment and Offensive SecurityGovernance and GRC Threat Intelligence – internal and external Security Operation and Incident ResponseSecurity Architecture and Cloud SecurityLearning through education, training, and awarenessGuiding you on how to choose a careerWhich cybersecurity field is the best for you?Risk Assessment and Offensive SecurityGovernance and GRCThreat Intelligence – internal and externalSecurity Operation and Incident ResponseSecurity architecture and cloud securityLearning – education, training, and awarenessCareer improvement opportunitiesExtra resources that can help you find the right career SummaryQuestions
Section 2: Your Path into the Industry
Chapter 3: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Understanding cybersecurity pros and cons in several industry sectorsFinancial services Government (aka public sector)Healthcare Energy and manufacturing (cyber-physical systems/industrial control systems)Working in the public sector versus the private sectorIntroducing cloud platforms as an explosive cybersecurity opportunity growth areaUnderstanding the typical organizational hierarchy structures of an information security officeSummaryFurther reading
Chapter 4: Exploring Certifications and College
General security certificationsCompTIA Security+(ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Hacking the planet – diving into the big red certificationsExploring different vendorsDiscovering each red certificationAlert! Checking out blue teaming certificationsDiscovering each blue certificationChecking the box – auditing certificationsCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)GRC/management certificationsCompTIA Project+Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)College of knowledge – discovering the benefits of a cyber degreeExploring different programs Summary Further reading
Chapter 5: Getting Hands-On Experience with No Experience
Technical requirementsHacking all the thingsIngredientsRecipeGuarding all the doors More WiresharkBlazing your own trailConferences – more than just talksHacking an internshipInsider opportunitiesLooking in the mirrorSummary
Chapter 6: Time to Brand Yourself – Not the Burning Type
Determining your brand and storyDetermining your passionWriting like an expertWhat is your why? Create a why statement!Leveraging social media like it's your personal marketing teamExploring the different social media platformsTwitterDiscordInstagramLinkedIn YouTubeClubhouseSummary of the primary social media platformsConsidering a blog versus a podcastBlogPodcastsEngaging your audience to grow brand awarenessSummaryQuestions

Chapter 7: How to Land a Jay-Oh-Bee!
When and why to pivotUnderstanding the cybersecurity job marketEmployment platformsSearching techniquesRanking the searchesMore searchingPreparing your résumé – tips and tricksKeep the résumé shortInclude only relevant and important informationSometimes, unrelated work experience is acceptableUtilize keywordsPrepare several versions of the résuméQuantify and qualify your achievementsBe honestSoft skills are importantLess is more6-second testCover letterLanding an interview (and acing it)Preparing for the phone interview Preparing for the technical interviewPreparing for the behavioral interviewExtra resourcesEmployment platformRésumé preparationInterview preparationJob huntingReferral servicesSalary guideEntry-level myth busting Summary
Section 3: Now You're in; Time to Level Up!
Chapter 8: Giving Back to Others and Yourself
The "How-To" of public speakingIntroducing different conferencesDiscovering topicsDuring the talkWhat to expect after your talkWhat burnout is and how to avoid itAvoiding burnout Indicators of a toxic environmentExclusion and gossip Toxic leadershipRecognizing lazy co-workersHigh turnover – employees quitting often!Lack of work/life balanceSummaryFurther reading
Chapter 9: Trusting the Process
Understanding the SMART goalsetting frameworkSpecific MeasurableAchievableRelevantTime-basedLearning about the mentor and mentee relationshipRelationships definedBe accountablePut in the workObjective and constructive conversationsFind a mentorExploring different ways to network with impactTip #1 – find common groundTip #2 – it's about them, not youTip #3 – create depth, not widthTip #4 – be smart when networkingTip #5 – taking networking virtualTip #6 – leverage social media and brandsTip #7 – follow up after a first meetSummary
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Preface

Cybersecurity is an incredibly dynamic field that is in the news nearly daily. An eternal cat-and-mouse struggle rages between threat actors and cybersecurity practitioners as vulnerabilities are discovered and attack strategies are refined as quickly as patches are deployed and awareness is heightened.

Now is the golden age of getting into cybersecurity. Many resources you can use to develop yourself are free or reasonably priced, and the ability to engage in community discussion through social media has led to massive networking opportunities.

This book is a complete plan to help you decode the field and understand a direction to head in, the tools and supplies to take on your journey, and how to achieve your destination.

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