Your Cyber Path: How to Get Your Dream Cybersecurity Job: Recent Episodes
Kip Boyle
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/103/
In this episode, we are back with our Security Design Principles series, this time discussing Compromise.
In the constantly evolving tech world, we are constantly bombarded with new products, updates, and software changes. To navigate through this ever-changing landscape, we require a foundation of stability. This is precisely where the Security Design Principles step in.
In simple words, Compromise Recording simply refers to the logging and alerting. If you are familiar with the three As of security - Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting, Compromise Recording refers to the Accounting part of security.
It is important to note that you can log all the details and events you want, but if you are not looking at those logs and analyzing through them, they are just a waste of storage space. You also must make sure that you are logging the important data, not just burying yourself in a mountain of data. Finding that balance of what to log and how much to log is crucial for your work as a cybersecurity practitioner.
This is how you can utilize the Security Design Principles to effectively analyze a new product. By doing this, you will fully understand how it works and make sure you have a good understanding of your organization's security.
What You’ll Learn
● What is Compromise Recording?
● What is a mid market company?
● What is the practical value of Compromise Recording?
● How are the Security Design Principles beneficial in the real world?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● Your Cyber Path
● IRRESISTIBLE: How to Land Your Dream Cybersecurity Position
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 96 - SDP 1: Least Privilege
● Episode 98 - SDP 2: Psychological Acceptability
● Episode 101 - SDP 3: Economy of Mechanism
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/102/
In this episode, we are back with one of our favorite guests, Ed Skipka, to talk about his latest achievements, studying and passing both CISSP and CISM exams.
To start, Ed goes on about how you should find your own way of studying and figure out the most efficient way to digest information, whether that is online video training, reading books, or attending bootcamps. Finding a study route that you enjoy is one of the easiest ways to ensure you stay on track.
He then goes on to explain how he approached the study materials and how he used multiple resources and figured out a way to grade himself and pinpoint his weaknesses to be able to work on them without spending too much time on topics he already had good experience and knowledge with.
Ed also mentions that it’s crucial that you don’t go into studying for the exam being afraid of it. It's indeed a tough exam. However, staying consistent day in and day out and being methodical about how you study should help you break down those fears.
After that, Kip and Ed discuss how he approached studying for CISM and why he chose to tackle that certification right after CISSP, highlighting that due to the overlap of information between the two certifications, he was able to conserve a lot of time and energy.
In the end, Ed mentions that you should not just take the certification for the sake of taking them, but you should use them to widen your knowledge and to know why and how things are happening and how to relate that to your current job and future positions.
What You’ll Learn
● How long do you have to study before taking the test?
● How to organize your time to study for the exam?
● How to approach the study Materials?
● What are the differences and similarities between CISM and CISSP?
● What are some tips of success for the CISSP and CISM exams?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● https://www.cyberriskopportunities.com/cyber-risk-resources/cyber-risk-management-podcast/
● https://www.udemy.com/course/better-testing/
● https://www.certmike.com/
● https://thorteaches.com/
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 55 - Which cybersecurity certifications should you get?
● Episode 58 - How to Get Hired With No Experience
● Episode 81 - How to Negotiate a Pay Raise with Edward Skipka
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/101/
In this short episode, we are back discussing the Security Design Principles, with the third principle, Economy of Mechanism.
Jason and Kip explain the principle of Economy of Mechanism and how you want to apply it in your career as a cybersecurity professional without falling into the trap of overcomplicating things and most importantly, staying within the limits of your budget.
You should always keep things simple and practical and focus on providing value instead of following tedious complex processes.
Economy of Mechanism can be simplified in the following, “You don’t want to build a $100,000 fence to protect a $1000 horse”. Context is everything here, you need to understand what you are protecting and how your protections should be relevant to that.
What You’ll Learn
● What is the Economy of Mechanism?
● What happens when you overcomplicate technical controls?
● What are some examples of Economy of Mechanism?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● https://www.yourcyberpath.com/
● https://www.udemy.com/course/irresistible-cybersecurity/
● https://www.yourcyberpath.com/ask/
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 94 - Ten Security Design Principles (SDP)
● Episode 96 - SDP 1: Least Privilege
● Episode 98 - SDP 2: Psychological Acceptability
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/100/
We're celebrating the 100th episode of Your Cyber Path podcast with a special edition episode. It's going to be a little different this time.
We are going to sit back and reflect on all our 100 previous episodes and take in the things that we learned, so basically welcome to the highlight reel of the Your Cyber Path podcast!
Our hosts are Kip Boyle, a cybersecurity hiring manager who started in the Air Force, and Jason Dion, who has over 20 years of experience in the defense industry, including positions at the Navy and NSA.
Ayub Yusuf, also known as the WhiteCyberDuck, stresses the significance of tailoring your resume to align with the specific job requirements you are interested in. Doing so will enhance your prospects of advancing through the initial stage of the recruitment process.
With the help of ChatGPT and Bard, you can take advantage of the latest AI technologies to effortlessly create resumes and streamline the task of resume making.
Our next tip comes from Episode 45, with experienced hiring manager, Glenn Sorensen.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in your job applications. This is what hiring managers seek. Also, connect your previous roles and present a complete picture of your experience.
Clip three features Ed Skipka, a favorite guest on the show, discussing how he entered cybersecurity without a background in IT. He emphasizes the importance of networking and showing a desire to learn to excel in your career.
John Strand, owner of Black Hills Information Security, discusses the pay-what-you-can model in the fourth clip. He emphasizes how this model contributes to the expansion of diversity within the cybersecurity sector and how diversity, in turn, enhances the growth of cybersecurity. Ultimately, this fosters higher quality problem-solving abilities within our cybersecurity teams.
After that we discuss a clip from Episode 74, Top Five Mistakes People Make When Negotiating. Negotiating for the right package can be difficult, but having more information can give you an advantage.
Kip suggests that it would be a smart strategy to not disclose your salary history. Instead, you should inquire with your potential employer about the job's market value. This will equip you with valuable knowledge and give you a stronger stance to discuss your salary.
The next clip discusses how to succeed in your first 90 days of a job, specifically in cybersecurity. It emphasizes the importance of programming skills in this field. Some jobs require high-end coding skills, while others do not require any coding skills at all. To determine the requirements for the positions you are interested in, research the specific roles.
Our guest in the last video, Arthurine Brown, talked about her daily routine and shared some of the lessons she learned while working as a business information security officer at Altria Client Services. Arthurine works in a unique role that combines being an information security analyst with understanding how this information is used to accomplish tasks. This shows how the way we add value to businesses is changing due to fast technological advancements.
What You’ll Learn
● Who are our Hosts, Kip and Jason?
● What do hiring managers look for in a resume? And how to relate your previous experience to Cybersecurity?
● How do I get experience If I can’t get hired?
● What is the role of Certification, Degrees, and Experience?
● How can diversity help Cybersecurity grow?
● How can you approach salary negotiations?
● Is programming important in Cybersecurity?
● How can we add business value as cybersecurity practitioners?
● What are some things to keep in mind during your career as a cybersecurity practitioner?
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/99/
In this episode, we are going over the latest trend in AI and NLP, ChatGPT, with our guest, Sean Melis, seasoned multi-modal developer and designer and the founder of bot•hello.
In the beginning, Sean explains how chatbots work and the main difference between them and ChatGPT, explaining that ChatGPT leverages a huge dataset, unlike chatbots that use canned responses.
However, it is worthy of mention that although ChatGPT is very beneficial and could prove useful to a lot of people, it is still a computer. It might not always understand the context or the intonation behind a question and that’s the reason why it generates responses that sometimes don’t make much sense.
After that, Sean and Jason go over how you can use ChatGPT to tailor your resume and make it suitable for specific jobs and how you can understand and work around its limitations.
In the end, Sean highlights some advice on how to use ChatGPT and encourages everyone to experiment with it as it could be very helpful to save money and time.
What You’ll Learn
● What is ChatGPT? How does it work?
● Is ChatGPT perfect? What are its limitations?
● How can you use ChatGPT on your job hunt?
● What is prompt engineering?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● https://www.bothello.io/
● https://www.udemy.com/course/chatgpt-101-supercharge-your-work-life-500-prompts-inc/
● https://chat.openai.com/
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 56 - Cybersecurity careers in the Defense sector
● Episode 58 - How to Get Hired with No Experience
● Episode 89 - Getting My First Job in Cybersecurity with Ayub Yusuf
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/98/
In this episode, we are back discussing Security Design Principles, and this time we are focusing on Psychological Acceptability.
The Security design principles are crucial for your work as a cybersecurity professional, they will not only help you do really well, they will also help your work stand out.
Psychological Acceptability is defined as “the protection mechanism should be easy to use, at least as easy as not using it” and here comes the struggle of wanting to make controls easier to use while still providing high level security.
Kip mentions the term “False sense of security” which is really common in the field where you as a cybersecurity professional are under the impression that you have everything under control while in fact you are missing a lot of risks due to your workforce not psychologically accepting the high level controls put in place and trying to find workarounds to make their jobs more convenient.
In the end, Jason discusses Password Managers, which is a great example of Psychological Acceptability, and how it can be one of the few controls in cybersecurity where you can increase security and productivity at the same time.
What You’ll Learn
● What is Psychological Acceptability?
● What are the challenges that come with Psychological Acceptability?
● What is a False sense of security? And how can it be dangerous?
● What is a good example of Psychological Acceptability?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● https://www.udemy.com/course/irresistible-cybersecurity/
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 57 - Best time of the year to get hired
● Episode 80 - Risk Management Framework with Drew Church
● Episode 92 - Password Managers
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/83/
In this episode, we go more in depth with the NIST RMF, answering extremely important questions about the different steps of the process and the checklist mentality that can be developed when implementing RMF.
Rebecca Onuskanich, CEO of the International Cyber Institute, is here to share with us some of her knowledge gained throughout her 20 years of experience with security compliance and how eMASS is used to implement RMF and its real-world adaptation.
Alongside Kip, Rebecca goes over her experience with RMF discussing how different backgrounds can influence the implementation and that a lot of people will have to get over the rigid mentality of RMF in favor of a more technical, real-world, viable approach.
Especially when facing the challenge of implementing RMF with different systems, including legacy systems.
They also unpack eMASS, who can use it, what are the requirements to use eMASS, what are its limitations, how it helps support the process, and if there are any other ways to implement RMF, highlighting that the current direction is to emphasize resilience and survivability and always put the mission first.
What You’ll Learn
● How is RMF adapted in the real world?
● How to make the best use of RMF?
● How do the NIST CSF and the RMF compare to one another?
● What is eMASS?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● www.nist.gov
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 80 - Risk Management Framework with Drew Church
● Episode 62 - The NIST Cybersecurity Framework
● Episode 56 - Cybersecurity careers in the Defense sector
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/82/
In this episode, we get to learn about our guest’s inspirational story as he went from truck driver to Cybersecurity Analyst in less than 15 months.
Mike Hillman, former truck driver and current SOC Analyst, goes over his exact roadmap to transition into Cybersecurity without any previous experience, the certifications he acquired, and the courses he took.
Jason and Kip share with us how hiring managers think when they are looking for a new hire, and highlight some of their tips to get hired with no experience.
You will also learn that it takes more than just certifications to have a successful career in Cybersecurity. Having hands-on experience, as Mike mentions, is helpful and that if he could turn back time he would start hands-on practice from Day 1.
What You’ll Learn
● Why choose Cybersecurity of all IT fields?
● How did Mike Transition from Truck driving to Cybersecurity Analysis?
● How to get hired with no experience?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● https://www.stationx.net/
● https://www.antisyphontraining.com/soc-core-skills-w-john-strand/
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 64 - How I Got My First Cybersecurity Analyst Job with Sebastian Whiting
● Episode 59 - Five things to know before you get into Cybersecurity
● Episode 58 - How to Get Hired With No Experience
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/81/
In this episode, we listen to Kip and Ed go over how Ed managed to get a 25% pay raise in a very short period of time and the whole details of his situation.
Edward Skipka, a vulnerability management analyst, goes over his experience and how he managed to double his pay in just over two and a half years. He highlights that doing your best and solving problems can take you to another level within your company.
Kip mentions how some skills, like curiosity, can’t be taught and that people with such skills are able to progress in their careers much faster than they think.
You will also learn how important it is to leverage yourself in your current position, how to be able to not take anything personally, and how to know your value and be able to get paid what you’re worth in the industry.
What You’ll Learn
● Can you get into cybersecurity without a technology background?
● How to make yourself valuable to hiring managers and recruiters
● How to leverage your position to get paid more
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 74 - Top Five Mistakes People Make When Negotiating
● Episode 73 - Top Five Things That Will Separate You From Other Applicants
● Episode 58 - How to Get Hired With No Experience
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/80/
In this episode, Kip and Jason, along with special guest Drew Church, take a closer look at the NIST risk management framework to help facilitate selecting the right kind of security for your system and help clarify how to direct resources towards the right controls.
Drew Church, RMF expert and global security strategist at Splunk, is here to talk about the different steps of RMF, the importance of preparation work, and understanding the bigger picture of what you want your system to accomplish.
They also go through the seven steps of RMF in detail: prepare, categorize, select, implement, assess, authorize, and monitor, highlighting the best procedures and ways of going about completing each step, as RMF is highly structured. They also call attention to soft skills and how invaluable they are throughout your cybersecurity career.
Drew and Jason also explain different terms, including STIGS, DIKW pyramid, and POAM, and their importance while developing the RMF.
Finally, they go over various tips and tricks to make sure you are ready for your assessment, like knowing what your system is going to be graded on and maybe also testing beforehand, as well as having in mind that the assessors are not going to be experts in your system.
What You’ll Learn
● What is RMF (and what it’s not)?
● Are RMF and CSF the same?
● What are the seven steps of the RMF?
● How important is the DIKW pyramid in RMF?
● What is the secret to success of system assessments against RMF controls?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● www.nist.gov
● www.splunk.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 62 - The NIST Cybersecurity Framework
● Episode 56 - Cybersecurity Careers in the Defense Sector
● Episode 22 - Impress Us with Your Resume Skills Section
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/79/
In this episode, Kip and Jason are joined by Steve McMichael who has rapidly climbed the cybersecurity career ladder. Within 2 years, Steve was able to move up to the position of Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance for a large, publicly traded company after transitioning from a position in accounting and financing.
They talk about governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and how those are applied within enterprise-level organizations. Steve also talks about how GRC is conducted at his organization and how they work across numerous departments to achieve their goals.
In general, getting into a governance, risk, and compliance position can get you exposure across a large breadth of your organization. Compliance positions also give you direct access to a lot of the executives within the company, allowing you to rapidly scale upward in your career.
Also, Kip discusses what skills are required of a good Chief Information Officer (CIO) and how working in a governance, risk, and compliance role can help you get to a CIO role in your career.
What You’ll Learn
● What is governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)?
● Are GRC positions underrated?
● How to get a job as a Chief Information Officer (CIO)?
● ·What are some key success factors required in a GRC role?
● ·What is digital transformation versus automation?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● www.securetalkpodcast.com/moving-into-cybersecurity-industry-kip-boyle
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 69 - Breaking into Cybersecurity with Nancy Hunter
● Episode 60 - Top Five Jobs to Two-Step Your Way Into the Cybersecurity Industry
● ·Episode 35 - GRC Overview
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/podcast/78/
In this episode, Kip and Jason, with special guest Deidre Diamond from CyberSN, talk about the current state of the cybersecurity industry in regards to hiring. CyberSN is a digital platform that aims to match potential employers with skilled candidates in order to help close the cybersecurity talent gap.
Deidre Diamond, the founder of CyberSN, has spent decades as a cybersecurity staffing and leadership expert. She is a passionate advocate for building diverse, multi-talented teams, and her company works hard to match the right candidates with their dream employers.
CyberSN is a platform that allows you to create an online profile that is used to instantly match you to potential cybersecurity jobs around the world that would be a good fit for you. Currently, CyberSN has over 100,000 active cybersecurity positions available as part of their platform.
CyberSN also has created a unique cybersecurity role taxonomy to identify positions based on 45 different functional roles across 10 different categories. This taxonomy helps to ensure that the right candidates are being placed against the right positions for better long-term success.
Kip, Jason, and Diedre also explore the current state of the industry after the unique situations caused by the global pandemic. As Diedre points out, she has seen a growing upward trend in new cybersecurity roles, which demonstrates that employers are adding additional cybersecurity positions to their organizations.
These positions are focused on leadership and education, which is a sign of a future increase in entry-level positions, since these positions require more leadership/management and training that do higher level positions.
Another interesting trend noticed by CyberSN is that the salary gap between leadership and individual contributor roles has again shrunk, leading to similar pay ranges for both types of positions. This means that employees no longer have to move into management to receive higher pay. Instead, we are currently seeing both leadership and individual contributors breaking the $200,000/year mark in terms of their compensation packages.
Finally, we will cover the concept of recruitment of individuals into different cybersecurity positions, and how the recruiters are compensated by your future employer when they place you into a role.
What You’ll Learn
● What kind of job roles exist in cybersecurity?
● What is the average salary for various cybersecurity roles?
● How do recruiters get compensated for placing you into a position?
Relevant Websites For This Episode:
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● www.cybersn.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 60 - Top five jobs to two step your way into the cybersecurity industry
● Episode 32 – Cybersecurity Service Catalog & Your Dream Job
● Episode 13 - Landing Your Dream Cybersecurity Job
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/podcast/77/
In this episode, Kip and Jason, with special guests Max Shuftan and Winnie Yung, talk about what a talent pipeline is and why hiring managers should be using a solid talent pipeline in order to bring in new people into the cybersecurity industry to meet their staffing needs.
Max Shuftan, director of Mission Programs and Partnerships at the SANS institute, is here to talk about how their organization helps people get into cybersecurity through the use of their talent pipeline. Our other guest, Winnie Yung, is a graduate of SANS Institute’s Diversity Cyber Academy who has now broken into the cybersecurity industry.
A talent pipeline is used to take somebody, either “off the street” or with little/lower skill levels, and then develops those people’s skills for a particular position. Once the person gains an initial foothold into the cybersecurity industry, they can then continue to build their skills and move upward to other higher level positions.
These talent pipelines may exist within a single company or organization, such as how the military implements their talent pipelines, or those talent pipelines can be spread across multiple organizations using external training as part of their overall talent pipeline.
Talent pipelines often help give the worker the skills they need to be able to move forward either at the place they are already working at, or it can help them land a position with a new company once they have gained the required skills.
What You’ll Learn
● What is a talent pipeline?
● How do you get into a talent pipeline?
● How to network while in a talent pipeline?
Relevant Websites For This Episode:
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● www.sans.org
● www.sans.org/scholarship-academies/diversity-academy/
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 70 - How Can the Same Cybersecurity Job Be So Different Depending on Who You Work For
● Episode 69 – Breaking into Cybersecurity with Nancy Hunter
● Episode 61 - Skills-based Certification and Training with John Strand
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/podcast/76/
In this episode of Your Cyber Path, Kip and Jason discuss the world of cybersecurity certifications and how you can determine the proper path for you to follow. We bust the myth that the Security Certification Roadmap by Paul Jerimy is a proper roadmap from left to right to follow…but it isn’t!
A certification roadmap or pathway should be something that allows you to outline the skills and certifications you will need in your career for the next few years. A roadmap gives you a plan to follow and allows you to not try and “collect them all” when it comes to certifications. After all, certifications are expensive, and you don’t need to collect them like Pokémon cards.
Jason personally prefers the CompTIA Certs Roadmap, which presents the roadmap based on 5 different jobs within cybersecurity. This will allow you to pick a position, such as cybersecurity analyst, and then it will outline which certifications you should take. Note, this isn’t just CompTIA certifications, but they also include competitor certifications that are applicable to the career and positions you are working towards.
Remember, when it comes to certifications, you don’t need 20 or 30 of them to be competitive, but instead you need 3-5 key certifications based on the job role you are trying to fulfill in the marketplace.
For example, if you want to be a cybersecurity analyst, you should only have a handful of certifications, such as CompTIA Network+ or CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+, and ITIL 4 Foundation. With these 4-5 certifications, you would be well qualified to join a Security Operations Center as a cybersecurity analyst. By having these certifications under your belt, you will have a better chance of getting through the HR job filtering process, landing an interview, and then impressing the hiring manager with your knowledge and skills. In addition to all of that, you will be much better prepared to do value added work in a large SOC on day 1, too, because you have the foundational knowledge needed to succeed!
What You’ll Learn
● How to determine which certifications you should earn
● How to create a roadmap for your future career
● Where to find data on which certifications employers are asking for
● How to use certification roadmaps
Relevant Websites For This Episode:
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● www.CyberSeek.org
● CompTIA IT Certification Roadmap
● Paul Jerimy's Security Certification Progression Chart
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 55 - Which cybersecurity certifications should you get?
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/podcast/75/
In this episode, Kip and Jason talk about the value of university degrees in the cybersecurity career. This topic does come up all the time in discussions or when people come up to Kip or Jason and ask them the same thing. And there really is no single answer that would fit everyone because a degree can either hurt or help, depending on the context.
Some people ask whether certifications are better than degrees and vice versa, or whether they need a degree or not. But it really depends on what job it is you are trying to get, which sector this job belongs to, and where in the world you are located. Some have even made the mistake of "over-degreeing" and have become the proverbial "guy with more degrees than a thermometer", which some hiring managers also avoid.
A prevailing frame of thought in the US, as well as in most countries, is that a college degree will be a "ticket" to get you places. In cybersecurity, this is not a true thing because no such guarantee exists.
What You’ll Learn
● Where is the value in a college degree
● Where is a college degree important
● What type of positions are important
● Where do you hit a level that needs a degree to get to the next step
Relevant Websites For This Episode:
● www.YourCyberPath.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 55 – Which cybersecurity certifications should you get?
● Episode 58 - How to Get Hired With No Experience
● Episode 73 - Top Five Things That Will Separate You From Other Applicants
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/74/
In this episode, the discussion between Kip and Jason is about the top five mistakes people are making when it comes to negotiating their pay. You need to know what mistakes to avoid when discussing your compensation because it can set you up for a bad experience and affect you for years.
When you start a new position, this is usually when you can take advantage of negotiating your salary. It is important to note that when it comes to annual raises, the likelihood of you receiving a high percentage pay raise isn’t likely. That is why negotiating your pay from the beginning is your best bet.
While June and July are traditionally not considered hiring season, in the US and Canada, this week’s topic is good preparation for the coming fall when hiring may start to pick back up and you are applying and negotiating your pay.
What You’ll Learn
● Why salary information from publicly available sources are not reliable
● Who should throw out the number first
● Why you shouldn't tell your prospective employer your current salary
● Why you should factor in the whole compensation package
● Why you don’t immediately accept the first number thrown out
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 14 – Your Salary is Off-Limits
● Episode 49 - Why Entry Level Jobs Aren’t Really Entry Level
● Episode 57 - Best time of the year to get hired
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/73/
In this episode, the discussion between Kip and Jason is about the top five things that will make you stand out from other applicants. These tips will definitely help you get ahead of the pack and have an edge in your job application.
In your job hunting, you want to be an irresistible candidate from the hiring manager's perspective. These top five things will separate you from other applicants. These will make the hiring manager want to have you on their team.
What You’ll Learn
● Why who you know matters
● Why you need soft skills/people skills
● Why it is important to have practical experience
● Why solving real-world problems will help
● Which technical skills/profiles will make you stand out
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● www.DionTraining.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 22 - Impress Us with Your Resume Skills Section
● Episode 28 - Five Principles to Help You Get Your Dream Cybersecurity Job
● Episode 66 - How to be Irresistible to Hiring Managers
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/72/
In this episode, the discussion between Kip and Jason is about DISC profiles.
You need to understand how important it is to choose the right job for you based on your personality.
These are some of the questions you might want to ponder to help you decide what you want.
Do you like to interact with people throughout the day? Do you just want to sit in front of your computer and be left alone all day long? Are you a team player? Do you get tired of talking to people?
A Dominance Influence Steadiness Compliance personality test is what you need to take to understand what type of personality you have, and what kind of job would work for you. Kip and Jason discuss the details of each profile and how they play in an organization.
What You’ll Learn
● Why is it important to think through what job suits your personality
● What are some of the useful questions I can ask myself
● What does DISC stand for
● How do these varied personalities play in the organization I belong to
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● Disc Personality Test
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 21 - Your Reputation Matters to Us
● Episode 25 - Evaluating Team Fit and Shared Direction
● Episode 30 - A Cybersecurity Job That Fits You Like A Glove
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/71/
In this episode, we are focused on how to make a good impression on your first day at work. Kip and Jason talk about what you can do to impress the organization that you will be working with.
Show the hiring manager who you are while on the job and make a good impression. Know that it's not just your people skills that matter, but also your professionalism, like showing up on time, dressing appropriately, being courteous, and being friendly to everyone. Demonstrate your technical skills and be results-driven. Know where to look and be self-sufficient.
Kip and Jason also discuss how people work in cybersecurity; that people might be working more with technology instead of working with the people in the team. Listen to what they say about this.
What You’ll Learn
● How to make a good impression on day one
● Why professionalism is important
● What other things to know aside from professionalism
● How to function when working with a team
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 39 - It All Begins with Policy
● Episode 49 - Why Entry Level Jobs Aren’t Entry Level
● Episode 66 - How to be Irresistible to Hiring Managers
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/70/
In this episode, we are focused on job titles. It is important to know the job you are doing, but the job title doesn't really matter that much.
Do realize that there's not just one type of cybersecurity job out there. Even if you know the job by title, it doesn't mean that it is any different from another cybersecurity job. If you are keen on details, you will know what the differences are between job titles.
Kip and Jason talk about five cybersecurity positions so that you will be able to identify how they are different from each other. The discussion includes various keywords to look out for, basic requirements and experience required for the job title, as well as company background to keep an eye out for.
Job titles mean everything. Job titles mean nothing. ~Kip
What You’ll Learn
● Why are job titles important
● Why do you have to be keen on job descriptions
● What are the basic requirements and experience to look out for
● Why is it important to know how large the organization is
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberpath.com
● www.LinkedIn.com
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In this episode, the focus of discussion is what Nancy Hunter, the Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Data Privacy Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia looks for in a cybersecurity job seeker at the entry level. According to her, there are transferable skills and personality traits that they find relevant that a job seeker must have.
The discussion also includes what traits and experience to look up to in a mentor, where to look for a job at entry level and several affiliates that you can work with who can share transferable skills that will be relevant to your cybersecurity job
What You’ll Learn
● What skills do small to medium companies look for at entry level
● What transferable skills and personality traits are relevant to your cybersecurity job
● What to look for in a mentor
● Why is it important to have a mentor
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourcyberpath.com/)
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 22 - Impress Us with Your Resume Skills Section
● Episode 25 - Five Principles to Help You Get Your Dream Cybersecurity Job
● Episode 35 - GRC Overview
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/68
In this episode, Jason and Kip are focused on how you can demonstrate true passion for cybersecurity. They discuss the six things that you must avoid as they are considered red flags by a hiring manager. These red flags must be avoided at all costs, otherwise they will instantly land you in a hiring manager’s “reject” pile.
- Don’t tell me about all the organizations you’ve hacked before
- Don’t tell me what you think I want to hear
- Stating you have experience or certifications that you don’t have
- Pretending to be someone you are not to try and fit in
- Don’t pretend you have never failed at something
- Don’t describe cybersecurity as an absolute must have at all cost function in a company
Make sure you avoid doing these six things during your next interview, because hiring managers are listening to see if you fall into any of these common traps.
What You’ll Learn
● What not to say or do during an interview
● What questions hiring managers ask to know if you are being honest or not
● How hiring managers know if you are indeed certified or have the training you say you do
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 21 - Your Reputation Matters to Us
● Episode 25 - Evaluating Team Fit and Shared Direction
● Episode 30 - A Cybersecurity Job That Fits You Like A Glove
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/67
In this episode, we are focused on what the real world looks like in cybersecurity supply and demand and the role of geography and location when looking for a cybersecurity job.
Jason Dion will walk us through cyberseek.org for a cybersecurity job. He will discuss how to explore the heatmap of the site so that you will understand why you need to consider the location, given data about a certain position, and even certifications when hunting for a job.
For those who don’t want to relocate but would want to be hired, Jason also advised how to figure out first what kind of company you want to join. He mentioned three company dynamics that you might need to consider - remote only, remote-first company, and remote eligible. He and Kip will then discuss the differences between the three.
What You’ll Learn
● Why take advantage of cyberseek.org when job hunting
● How to use the heatmap
● What data is available in the heatmap
● Which certifications are most relevant to cybersecurity
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.CyberSeek.org
● www.YourCyberPath.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 16 - Cybersecurity Jobs and Covid-19
● Episode 18 - Cybersecurity Job Market During Covid-19 Quarantine
● Episode 49 - Why Entry Level Jobs Aren’t Really Entry Level
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/66
In this episode, we are focused on how to make yourself into an irresistible candidate for hiring managers. Today, Naomi Buckwalter, another hiring manager, joins Kip and Jason.
What do hiring managers really look for candidates? What makes them irresistible to hire? All the hiring managers in this episode are saying that soft skills, aptitude, and integrity matter. Hence, to be irresistible, you should be the person you have written on your resume.
Experience is also important. If you want to be a penetration tester, then you need to collect some experience (either paid or unpaid) in this field so that a hiring manager will take a chance on bringing you onto their team. From day one, you need to bring value to the company through your existing knowledge and experience, which is why hiring managers primarily value your past experience.
What You’ll Learn
● What qualities hiring managers are looking for
● What soft skills are
● How important integrity is in the hiring process
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 19 - Fascinate Us with Your Resume Summary Statement
● Episode 21 - Your Reputation Matters to Us
● Episode 25 - Evaluating Team Fit & Direction
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/65
In this episode, we are focused on preparing for a role in a security operations center (SOC). To be effective in a SOC, you need to understand how everything works, including promotions, how to work with other people, the skills you need to be hired in the first place, and a good understanding of the tools to use to perform the job successfully.
When working for a security operations center, you usually need to be willing to work 24/7/365, since cybersecurity analysts often work on shifting schedules. After all, the bad actors out there don’t stop hacking just because it's 2am on a Saturday morning. If you’re a jobseeker, it is imperative to ask for the organization's staffing so that you can know what that schedule will look like. For example, you could find yourself working 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, and it could include holidays and weekends.
There are 5 skills and tools that you need to be able to do your job well - knowing how to read log analysis, packet analysis, how to use security information and event monitor, vulnerability scanning and patch management. In this lesson, we dive into each of these to give you the resources needed to learn these skills and be effective when working in a security operations center.
What You’ll Learn
● What skills are needed to conduct log analysis
● What full packet capture is
● How to use a security information and event monitor system
● Why cybersecurity organizations need vulnerability scanning and patch management
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 30 - Cybersecurity Job That Fits Like A Glove
● Episode 31 - All The Jobs in A Large Cybersecurity Organization
● Episode 37 - Security Operations Overview
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/64
In this episode, our special guest, Sebastian Whiting will talk about his mid-career transition into the cybersecurity industry. In his previous career, he was in the Navy working on nuclear submarines, and now he is working as a cybersecurity analyst.
Together with Kip and Jason, Sebastian covers the step-by-step process of what he did to transition from one career field to another. If you are like Sebastian was and working in a career that you aren’t passionate about, you will learn how to shift your passion into the world of cybersecurity and gain motivation to continue to learn and grow during your transition.
Jason and Kip also discuss the importance (or lack of importance) placed on a college degree during this transition, as well as the right time to get either a bachelor's degree or a master’s degree, since those can affect the hiring process for certain roles with certain organizations. Understanding which organization’s value a degree can help put you on the path to college, or allow you to bypass it completely while saving you a lot of time and money.
What You’ll Learn
● How to transition from your current into the cybersecurity industry
● Whether a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree is relevant and required for a position
● When certifications may be important in the hiring process
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourcyberpath.com)
Tags: Cybersecurity Certification, Security Analyst, Cybersecurity
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 28 - Five Principles to Help You Get Your Dream Cybersecurity Job
● Episode 29 - Job Hunting on LinkedIn
● Episode 38 - Wes’ Job Hunt
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/63
In this episode, we discuss the top five reasons why you may not be getting a job in the cybersecurity industry right now. After working in the cybersecurity industry for many years, Kip and Jason have identified the five most common reasons that a person does not land their dream cybersecurity position. Job seekers often do not see the bigger picture or understand the challenges that the hiring manager has in filling the position, which is one of the main things that keeps them from their dream job.
To help you understand why you might not be getting hired right now, Kip and Jason discuss how a lack of experience, lack of certifications, lack of salary knowledge, lack of soft skills, and a lack of understanding of your own strengths can lead to rejection when applying for a position. Luckily, there are things you can do to help increase the odds of getting hired, as discussed in this episode.
What You’ll Learn
· Why experience matters most to hiring managers
· Why certifications are important in the cybersecurity industry
· Why asking for too much or too little money can hurt your chances at landing a position
· Why soft skills are more important than your technical skills
· Why understanding yourself is important to a long and satisfying career in cybersecurity
Relevant Websites For This Episode
· Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourcyberpath.com)
· Your Cyber Path Hiring Quiz (https://www.yourcyberpath.com/hiring quiz)
· Glass Door (https://www.glassdoor.com)
· DISC Profiles (https://www.discprofile.com)
Tags: Experience, Certifications, Salary, Soft Skills
Other Relevant Episodes
· Episode 55 – Which cybersecurity certifications should you get
· Episode 49 – Why entry-level jobs aren’t really entry level
· Episode 46 – ATS Secrets - Boost your Resume with these Clever Tips
Episode 30 – A cybersecurity job that fits you like a glove
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/62
In this episode, we cover the importance of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) and its use in managing risk as a business process within your organizations. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in collaboration with cybersecurity experts across the world.
The framework is divided into three parts: the Framework Core, the Framework Implementation Tiers, and the Framework Profile. The Framework Core contains the five concurrent and continuous functions performed by a cybersecurity organization: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. The Framework Implementation Tiers provides 4 levels of achievement for cybersecurity risk management. The Framework Profiles contains 23 activities and 108 outcomes that can be used to create a profile for your organization to manage its cybersecurity risk.
Kip Boyle and Jason Dion spend this episode providing a great overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its benefits. The team has recently filmed a long-form course that dives into each and every part of the Framework and teaches you how to use it in your own consulting and risk management efforts. You can find the course on the Your Cyber Path website or at our distribution partner’s website, Udemy.
What You’ll Learn
● What the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is
● The benefits of using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
● The three parts of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
● How to integrate other control methods (ISACA, ISO, RMF) into the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Relevant Websites For This Episode
● NIST Cybersecurity Framework course (https://www.yourcyberpath.com/udemy)
● NIST Cybersecurity Framework (https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework)
● Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourcyberpath.com)
Tags: NIST CSF, Courses
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 50 – What does it take to lead a cybersecurity program
● Episode 53 – How to buy cyber insurance for your law practice
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/61
In this episode, we talked with John Strand (Founder of Black Hills Information Security and Antisyphon InfoSec Training) about the importance of skills-based certification and training. John’s goal is the provide world-class skills-based training to everyone at an affordable price using a unique pay-what-you-can model.
Skills-based certification is different from traditional certifications in that they do not use multiple-choice exams to test your knowledge of the material and instead require candidates to prove their knowledge through real-world, work-related exercises. These skill-based certification courses are short in duration and extremely hands-on in nature.
During this discussion, we explain the differences between ANSI-based certifications and non-ANSI certifications. The importance of certifications in general to the hiring managers and human resources teams is also discussed because large organizations rely on these ANSI-based certifications. Smaller organizations, though, like Black Hills Information Security who has under 100 employees, don’t necessarily rely on certifications to find qualified candidates.
Cyber deception was also discussed, which is a way of setting up honey tokens in your domain servers to identify hackers, attackers, and penetration testers when they try to break into your system. John provides three quick tips to implement cyber deception in your network today!
What You’ll Learn
· The importance of skills-based certifications
· The difference between ANSI and non-ANSI certifications
· How to use honeytokens and canary tokens to detect an attacker quickly
Relevant Websites For This Episode
· Black Hills Information Security (https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com)
· Antisyphon Training (https://www.antisyphontraining.com)
· Canary Tokens (https://canarytokens.org)
· Try Hack Me (https://tryhackme.com)
· Hack the Box (https://www.hackthebox.com)
· Holiday Hack Challenges (https://www.holidayhackchallenge.com)
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/60
In this episode, we discuss the top five positions that allow you to two-step your way into a new role in the cybersecurity industry. Often, people have a difficult time breaking into the cybersecurity industry due to the lack of entry-level positions or they can’t afford to take start at the beginning of a traditional career path by making $15/hour working in the help desk.
By utilizing a two-step approach to landing a cybersecurity position, you can leverage your existing skills to move laterally into a similar position in a cybersecurity adjacent role and then gain experience to land a full role in cybersecurity.
This episode focuses on the top five roles used in the two-step approach. The first is network and system administration since it serves as the traditional feeder role for people entering cybersecurity. The second is IT and cybersecurity auditing which utilizes skills from bookkeeping, finance, and accounting. The third is software development which can be leveraged into bug bounty hunting or DevSecOps positions. The fourth is project management when applied to cybersecurity and IT projects. The fifth is physical security which can be used to gain a security clearance and land a cybersecurity position in the defense contracting world.
These positions often allow someone with a few years of experience in another field to take a position in or around the cybersecurity industry at their current pay level without having to start over at the beginning. The two-step is a great approach to use for mid-career professionals looking to move into the cybersecurity industry.
What You’ll Learn
· What is a two-step into a cybersecurity position
· Which positions and prior experience can help your two-step into cybersecurity
· How can you move into a cybersecurity position without starting at the help desk
Relevant Websites For This Episode
· Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourcyberpath.com)
· Dion Training (https://www.diontraining.com)
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/59
About This Episode
In this episode, we learn about the five things you should know before getting a job in the cybersecurity industry.
First, we discussed what the reality is in terms of entry-level cybersecurity jobs. Even entry-level cybersecurity roles require previous experience in a related position. These include network administrator, system administrator, or auditor, and show employers you are ready to move into cybersecurity. Unlike many industries, there is no direct entry-level positions in cybersecurity, and this can confuse a lot of people and make it difficult to get their career started. To land an entry-level cybersecurity position, you will need extra knowledge and expertise before you can get hired.
Second, we discussed the relative importance of a cybersecurity degree in landing your first cybersecurity position. Contrary to popular belief, a higher-level education without any matching experience is not the key to landing your first position. In fact, in most cases, certifications are more likely to help you land an interview than a degree.
Third, we discussed the importance of experience in landing your first position. As a hiring manager, the three things that are evaluated are your experience, certifications, and degrees, in that order. We also discussed some ways for you to gain experience even if you haven’t landed your first position, yet.
Fourth, we discussed some realistic salary expectations for you to have when looking for your first cybersecurity position. Many new entrants to the cybersecurity industry have misguided expectations of the salary they can command in their first position. When determining your initial salary, employers will consider your experience, certifications, and degrees, as well as the location of the corporate headquarters, your local office, or your home office when making an offer.
Finally, we discussed some different jobs that exist in the cybersecurity industry world that go beyond penetration testing. For some reason, most new entrants to the cybersecurity industry believe that penetration testing is the only cybersecurity role, but that simply isn’t true. In the final part of this episode, Jason and Kip discuss some of their favorite cybersecurity roles that people can find as they enter the industry.
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There are no real entry-level cybersecurity jobs
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A cybersecurity bachelor or master’s degree is not essential to getting hired
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You must have some experience to land your first position
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You need to have realistic salary expectations
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There are more than just penetration testing roles in cybersecurity
What You’ll Learn
· A more realistic view of the cybersecurity industry
· What to expect in a typical cybersecurity role
· What things hiring managers consider in hiring a candidate
· How your salary is determined for a position
· How to best position yourself to land your first role in the industry
Relevant websites for this Episode
Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourycberpath.com)
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/58
In this episode, we’re going to learn how one person was able to overcome the catch-22 of getting a cybersecurity job when you don’t have experience, but you cannot get experience because no one will hire you.
Our guest, Ed Skipka, a professional vulnerability management analyst, shares his personal experience of how he overcame this catch-22 and provides some great recommendations for others who find themselves in this same position.
So, how does someone get the position if you didn't already have experience?
During the interview, Ed answers this by talking about how he landed that first IT job. Many of our listeners struggle with getting their first job, and hearing how others have navigated this challenge in the hiring process can help you get some ideas that you can apply to your own job search.
Ed shares his certification experience and the different positions he chosein order to land his first “real” cybersecurity role. Ed went from zero experience and working in a bike shop to being a vulnerability management analyst in 18 months. His story shows that you can break through the catch-22 through certifications, networking, and your own personal ambition.
Ed also talks about how he wanted to move up within his current company, but when there were no roles for him there he didn't give up and landed a position at a new company.
The moral of Ed’s story is that even if you are "just" working a field service role, you never know where your NEXT role is going to come from, so always impress your bosses, your customers, and those you interact with daily. Network, network, network.
Relevant Websites For This Episode
- Hired in 21 Days (https://www.hiredin21days.com)
- Dion Training (https://www.diontraining.com)
- USA Jobs (https:// www.usajobs.gov)
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/57
About This Episode
In this episode, we are discussing the different hiring seasons in the cybersecurity industry. After all, understanding the different hiring seasons is essential to reaching your goal of getting hired into your dream cybersecurity role. Many people don’t realize that there are high periods and low periods of hiring throughout the calendar year, so in this episode we are going to discuss the three key hiring periods that occur each year and the reasons behind them.
Looking for a job can be challenging, so it is often difficult to land your dream job immediately. By understanding the hiring cycles and where they exist on the calendar, you are going to be able to increase your odds of landing a position faster. Depending on the specific portion of the cybersecurity industry you want to work in, there are better and worse times to submit your application. For example, if you want to get a position working for the government, one of the biggest hiring seasons tends to be in October and November because the Government’s new fiscal year begins on October 1st each year.
Throughout this episode, we will focus on the three distinct hiring seasons and which is used in which parts of the industry. This includes the January/February, April/May, October/November hiring seasons.
Of course, you can find a job at any time during the year, but certain times are better than others as you will learn in this episode. While timing can help increase your odds of success, remember that you still need perseverance, adding value to the organization, and being confident in overcoming challenges to ultimately be successful in your job hunt.
What You’ll Learn
- How does the calendar affect the hiring process?
- Why do different companies and organization hire more people during specific times of the year?
- What steps can you take to increase your odds of being hired during that hiring season?
Relevant Websites for This Episode
- https://www.YourCyberPath.com
- https://www.HiredIn21Days.com
- https:// www.usajobs.gov
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/56
In this episode, we provided an introduction to cybersecurity careers in the defense sector within the United States. This discussion can provide you with a great starting point for understanding how to get a cybersecurity position within this sector of the industry.
The defense sector consists of three main categories of positions: military members, government civilians, and government contractors. The defense sector is a huge area of growth in the cybersecurity industry, with over 50% of all federal government cybersecurity spending being dedicated to the Department of Defense’s budget for digital security in the United States. This equates to a lot of cybersecurity work and positions being made available within the industry for qualified and cleared individuals.
As we went through the episode, we covered all three areas and types of positions available in the defense industry. We discussed the advantages and disadvantages of joining the military or the reserve forces in order to get a cybersecurity position. For example, if you join the military, they will provide you with all of the training and qualifications necessary to become a talented cyber defense professional. We also covered the role of government civilians and the lengthy application process they undergo to land one of these positions. There is usually a lot of competition for these positions and a lot of “preference factors” that they use in determining who to hire for these positions. Finally, we covered the work of government contractors, which consists of the commercial companies involved with conducting business for the government.
For many defense sector cybersecurity positions, it is important to maintain a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance. This is another lengthy process, unfortunately, and can take between 6 to 18 months to finalize your investigation and get awarded a clearance. Due to this, those that have already received a validated security clearance have a significant advantage in getting hired those who are waiting for one or simply do not have one yet. The requirements for the Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) requirements and certifications were also discussed.
As we discussed in the episode, there are a lot of other differences between applying for a civilian or contractor job inside of the defense industry, especially in terms of the position description and the way you will write your resume. If you want to land a contract position, you should visit the company’s website or any of the major job boards like LinkedIn, Monster, etc. If you want to land a government civilian position, then you should visit their central repository at USA Jobs.
What You’ll Learn
● What is the defense sector?
● What are the three different types of positions available to work for the government?
● What type of requirements are needed to get a job in the defense sector?
● What type of roles are there in the defense sector?
● Are there any differences when applying for a civilian or contractor position?
Relevant Websites for This Episode
● www.YourCyberPath.com
● www.HiredIn21Days.com
● www.linkedin.com
● www.monster.com
● www.usajobs.gov
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/55
In this episode, we are focused on the ever-divisive question of the importance of certifications in the cybersecurity industry. The answer to this question has changed over time from certifications being unimportant, to them being extremely important, to well, it depends.
Certifications can be extremely important for several reasons, including their ability to help your resume get through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) filters used by the human resources and recruiting team, but they are not a silver bullet that will instantly land you a job.
As Jason Dion (Lead Instructor of Dion Training) shares with us in this episode, certifications can be your ticket to getting an interview, but they alone won’t get you the position. That said, without having that certification on your resume, you can easily be filtered out of consideration before a hiring manager even gets a chance to look over your resume. This makes having the right certifications and experience imperative if you want to land your dream cybersecurity position.
Just as a certification isn’t a substitute for a college degree, you will also learn that a college degree is not a substitution for having the right certifications. This is often not an “either-or” thing, but a “yes-and” type of thing that you must achieve for many cybersecurity positions.
What You’ll Learn
· Why certifications are important in the cybersecurity industry
· Are certifications or experience more important to a hiring manager?
· Are certifications or college degrees more important to a hiring manager?
· Which certifications should you be getting to advance in your career?
Relevant Websites For This Episode
· Hired in 21 Days (https://www.hiredin21days.com)
· Dion Training (https://www.diontraining.com)
· CompTIA (https://www.comptia.org)
· ITIL® 4 Foundation (https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-certifications/itil-foundation)
· CREST (https://www.crest-approved.org)
For the past year, my good friend Wes Shriner has been my cohost. We’ve created some great episodes together, which I hope have helped you. These days Wes is super busy in his new role as Chief Information Security Officer, and I couldn’t be happier for him. So now that Wes has graduated from being my cohost, I’ve invited Jason Dion to cohost.
Some of you may already know about Jason from his online certification prep courses. Maybe you’re already a customer of his? Well, it turns out that Jason is much more than a certification expert. He’s also an experienced hiring manager. So let’s meet Jason!
Applying For Cybersecurity Jobs But Struggling To Get Hired? Take This 2 Minute Quiz To Find Out Where You’re Getting Stuck In The Hiring Process!
https://www.hiredin21days.com
"This week we have hosts, Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, Jake Bernstein, CISSP from K&L Gates, and Chris Brumfield, CPCU, ARe, a Professional Liability Advisor and no-fee independent insurance broker present a rapidly changing yet crucial cyber risk management tool in this CLE recording from September 15th, 2021.
All cyber risk managers need to understand Cyber Insurance, and so should all of us!
This is the second CLE we have hosted in a webinar format, and will be doing another one on December 15, 2021! If you want to be a part of this comment below and we will make sure we get you on the list!"
This week we are highlighting one of our popular episodes!
First covered back in Episode 40, we covered the topic of Security Awareness Training, and wanted to revisit it again in this epsiode.
Looking for a nontechnical job in Cybersecurity?! This might be a good option for you! In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Gabriel Friedlander, the founder of Wizer Security and Co-founder & CTO of ObserveIT. Join experienced hiring managers, Wes Shriner, Kip Boyle, and Gabriel Friedlander as they explore Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Security Awareness and training from the Common Security Service Catalog.
They will be exploring:
✅ Cybersecurity Awareness Month
✅ Required Training
✅ Behavioral Training
✅ Skills Training
Loved this episode and want to learn more about Wizer?!
Check out more here:
https://www.wizer-training.com/
Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide:
https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf
In episode 50, we showed you the first half of Kip's presentation with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, where Kip talked with the students about Cybersecurity Management. This is the second half of this 2 part series, where we did open Q&A. They asked a lot of good questions!
If you missed the first half, check out EP 50 here: https://youtu.be/HmS4AuGrD-c
Interested in my book?! It is available in paperback, kindle, and audible.
Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Doesnt-Innovate-Executives-Practical-ebook/dp/B07M7KTZWX
Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf
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"Recently, I was asked to be a guest speaker for Professor Kevin Cooney at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, to talk with his students about Cybersecurity Management. I have split this up into two sections, the first half which is this episode is the lecture and then the next podcast will be the open Q&A I did with them. I was so honored to talk with this group of students and to learn that they have been using my book, Fire Doesn't Innovate, as one of their textbooks.
Interested in my book?! It is available in paperback, kindle, and audible. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Doesnt-Innovate-Executives-Practical-ebook/dp/B07M7KTZWX
Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf"
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In today’s episode I want to answer a common question that I get: “Why do all the cybersecurity job postings ask for 5 years of experience but they're labeled as entry level positions?”
Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes!
Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message
Due to recent Cyber Attacks, we are going to share a replay of a continuing legal education course that Kip Boyle and Jake Bernstein have recently done. In this session, they will walk you through two different ransomware attacks that they have handled in ordinary language. This will include how the attack started, how the client recovered, and what the role of the attorney is throughout the incident. Download slides from previous episodes here: https://try.YourCyberPathcom/cyber-org
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Our guest Marc Menninger joins Kip Boyle in this episode. Marc is the Director of Information Security with A Place For Mom. He is also a cybersecurity hiring manager. Listen to the tips he gives on how to use your transferrable skills and present yourself during an interview!
Download slides from previous episodes here: https://try.YourCyberPathcom/cyber-org
Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf
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Our guest Arthureen Brown joins Kip Boyle in this episode. Arthureen is a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) with Altria. She is also a cybersecurity hiring manager. Listen to the tips she gives on how to get your resume noticed through the applicant tracking system AND her bonus tips on how to present yourself during an interview! Download slides from previous episodes here:
https://try.YourCyberPathcom/cyber-org
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Today Kip Boyle is joined with Glen Sorensen to look at three anonymous, but real, resumes of people trying to get their dream cybersecurity job. What makes a good resume? How can your resume start making you appear irresistible to hiring managers? Listen to today's podcast for the scoop.
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Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner are on vacation this week, so we're going to revist one of their most popular episodes together. Do you know all the different jobs inside a typical large company cybersecurity department? And, which ones are a good fit for you? In what was the first of a brand new series of episodes, Wes and Kip will take you on a grand tour so you can find out what's going on behind that locked cybersecurity career door...
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Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner talk more about the Service Catalog specifically number 15, Threat Intelligence with the help of our two guests, Mike Sheward, an enthusiastic Information Security Leader, and Gary Brown, an Intelligence Officer, US Airforce, Ret'd.
We will go over:
◾ Threat Intelligence Reporting
◾ The Intelligence Cycle
◾ Threat Intelligence Processes
◾ Positions in Threat Intelligence
◾ Diamond Model
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LinkedIn Profile of our Guests: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesheward/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-brown-infosec-pro/
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Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner talk more about the Service Catalog specifically number 10, Security Strategy in Architecture with the help of our guest, Peter H. Gregory. He is has written about 50 different articles and books on Cybersecurity. He is a wealth of knowledge! So strap in and let's learn all about Security Strategy in Architecture!
There are 3 Types of Architects that we will go over:
◾ Enterprise Architect, Security
◾ Security Strategy Architect
◾ Security Solution Architect
Note: there is a 4th but it is actually covered in service catalog #11 Solution Engineering and Architecture. But we will go over this in a later episode!
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LinkedIn Profile of our Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergregory/
And/or learn more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_H._Gregory
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Kip and Wes are on the vacation this week, so instead, you get a very special episode where we are sharing with you an interview we have done in one of our recent Your Cyber Path Office Hours in our Masterclass, How to get your Dream Cybersecurity Job. We are interviewing my friend, Mike Sheward who is a highly experienced network penetration tester, he finds vulnerabilities in web apps and the infrastructure they are hosted on.
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Looking for a nontechnical job in Cybersecurity?! This might be a good option for you! In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Gabriel Friedlander, the founder of Wizer Security and Co-founder & CTO of ObserveIT. Join experienced hiring managers, Wes Shriner, Kip Boyle, and Gabriel Friedlander as they explore Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Security Awareness and training from the Common Security Service Catalog.
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All security begins with a Policy! In today's episode, we will be exploring a Policy Administrator position and what you should know about it with the help of our friend Torin Larsen.
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Wes recently went looking for his dream cybersecurity job. We’re going to tell you his story. There are quite a few lessons he learned and will share with you.
You can see us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/YourCyberPath
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Some of the best "entry level" cybersecurity jobs are found in the Security Operations department. In this episode, Kip and Wes will give you a tour with the help of our guest, Steve Winterfeld.
NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/YourCyberPath
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Today, we’re going to explain what the Product Security organizational unit does. And we’ll do that with the help of our friend and expert Matt Clapham. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube:
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Today, we’re going to focus on the Governance, Risk, and Compliance function. Also called “GRC” with help from our friend and expert Shan Sankaran.
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Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf
Here's the story of Steve McMichael, who went from accounting to an excellent GRC job: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/steve
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What jobs are in the Security, Engineering, Architecture, and Test organizational unit? In this episode, Kip and Wes break it down with our guest, Brad Gobble, an experienced hiring manager for this org unit. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1Bn1577F9nbrTcYHYKdXtl4aw79HjZn
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If you want to know where's the most opportunity in a typical cybersecurity organization, follow the money. In this episode, Kip and Wes unpack where the money is spent which will help you figure out where break-in. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1Bn1577F9nbrTcYHYKdXtl4aw79HjZn
Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide:
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There are 23 different services performed by a typical large company cybersecurity department. Which ones are best for people who are new to the career field? Wes and Kip tell you in today's episode. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1Bn1577F9nbrTcYHYKdXtl4aw79HjZn
Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide:
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Do you know all the different jobs inside a typical large company cybersecurity department? And, which ones are a good fit for you? In this first of a brand new series of episodes, Wes and Kip will take you on a grand tour so you can find out what's going on behind that locked door. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1Bn1577F9nbrTcYHYKdXtl4aw79HjZn
Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide:
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Our guest hiring manager Anna-Lisa Miller shares her 4-point plan for how to get a cybersecurity job that really fits you.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lisa-miller
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The best way to get your resume in front of a hiring manager often requires you to connect with that person, or a member of their team. Our guest Glen Sorensen tells us how to do that on LinkedIn in four easy steps.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensorensen861398/
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“Do something you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life." Our guest hiring manager Jeffrey Jones says if you’re looking for your dream cybersecurity job, you need to keep these five principles in mind...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyjonescissp
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LinkedIn: How’s your profile? What are you putting out there about you? This is your personal brand, so you need to be thoughtful about what hiring managers are seeing when they look at it. Listen to find out what to do!
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You submitted your resume and job application but they never call you. Did you do anything wrong? It’s possible. Listen to find out what to check for...
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You’ve found a great looking job. Now: How do you evaluate whether you’ll fit into the team? Do you want to go in the same direction as them? And, how do hiring managers evaluate candidates for fit and direction? Listen in to find out.
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What if you have a gap between your current skills and the employer’s required skills for your dream cybersecurity job? How do you navigate that gap? Listen in to find out.
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What goes in the job history section of your resume? How much detail should you include? And, how do hiring managers evaluate that section?
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Your reputation is so important to the hiring manager. And one of the biggest drivers of your reputation is your personal brand. On a related note, how did you left your last job. Did you leave it well?
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The Skills Section of your resume needs to match up to the job you're pursuing. What goes in there? How much detail should there be? How do cybersecurity hiring managers evaluate that section? What common mistakes should you avoid? We'll cover all that and more. Plus, a listener request.
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As we announced in the last episode, Wes and I have switched to an every-other-week schedule.
Unfortunately, this is the first "off week" so there's no full episode today.
We appreciate you and we’ll see you next week!
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Your Summary Statement at the top of your resume is the most important section. It’s your chance to hook us into reading the rest of your resume. Here’s how we’re hoping you’ll write it.
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What's it like to try and get a cybersecurity job during the COVID-19 pandemic? It's clear the hiring market has shifted. But how? And what does it mean to you? My guest Wes Shriner is a manager on the cybersecurity team at a Fortune 100 company. Join us as we unpack these questions and more.
If you're struggling to get hired checkout out our masterclass "How to Get Your Dream Cybersecurity Job (As Told by Hiring Managers)" at https://www.YourCyberPath.com
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Wes Shriner is a manager on the cybersecurity team at a Fortune 100 company. Over the years, he's hired over 100 cybersecurity professionals. He thinks reviewing resumes isn’t nearly as fun as doing cybersecurity! But he's gotten good at it because he believes hiring is the most strategic thing a management team can do. In this episode, he'll tell you what the resume of a strong candidate looks like.
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It looks like a lot of seasoned cybersecurity people have recently lost their jobs due to the economic hit we’ve taken here in the US. Should you give up looking for your dream cybersecurity job? I don't think so and I explain why in this episode.
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Do you want to do your job search with the same intensity, skills, and tooling as a network penetration tester looking for vulnerabilities? If so, then you need to check out Jason Blanchard’s livestream at https://www.twitch.tv/banjocrashland
He's on twice per week: Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm Pacific time (7-9 pm ET) and Fridays from 10 am to noon Pacific time (1-3 pm ET)
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It's unfair, and illegal in some places, for an interviewer to ask for your salary history. Today I'm going to tell you why and what to do if you are asked anyway!
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It’s difficult enough to get an interview, so you want to stay strong as you transition from using a resume to get attention to selling yourself in person.
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It can be so difficult to get an interview! Here are some practical insights for increasing your chances of getting noticed.
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There are so many different ways you could go about preparing yourself. There are dozens of certifications, college degrees, and the thing all hiring managers ask for: experience. And, unfortunately, I hear from a lot of people who thought they were well-prepared to get their first cybersecurity job, but found themselves getting nowhere after months of interviews. I don't want that for you, so here are some specific suggestions to become a strong candidate for your dream cybersecurity job.
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Knowing the title of your dream cybersecurity job is important because, without a job title, you might spend a lot of time going to school or getting certifications, only to find out that, as viewed by a hiring manager, your resume is unfocused on a specific objective.
And that could undermine your ability to present yourself as a strong candidate for a job when other people with laser-focused preparation are submitting their applications for the same job.
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We’re going to launch the masterclass on April 6th, as scheduled. Cyber-attackers haven’t stopped; why should we?
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In this episode, I tell you about some practical feedback that I got about the masterclass lessons from another hiring manager. This is feedback you can use now.
To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course.
Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job?
If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020.
You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks”.
You can tell me your #1 question by going to:
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In this episode, I tell you the fourth most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.
To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course.
Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job?
If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020.
You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks”.
You can tell me your #1 question by going to:
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In this episode, I tell you the third most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.
To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course.
Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job?
If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020.
You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks”.
You can tell me your #1 question by going to:
b.link/cyberpath
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In this episode, I tell you the second most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.
To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course.
Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job?
If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020.
You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks”.
You can tell me your #1 question by going to:
b.link/cyberpath
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In this episode, I’m going to tell you the top question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far (all 112 of them!)
To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course.
Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job?
If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020.
You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks”.
You can tell me your #1 question by going to:
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In this episode, I tell you the second part of my story about how I got into cybersecurity. And why I stayed, despite the stress and the constant threat of burn-out.
To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course.
Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job?
If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020.
You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks”.
You can tell me your #1 question by going to:
b.link/cyberpath
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In this episode, I tell you the first part of my story about how I got into cybersecurity. And why I stayed, despite the stress and the constant threat of burn-out.
To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course.
Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job?
If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020.
You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks”.
You can tell me your #1 question by going to:
b.link/cyberpath
If you want to give me feedback on the show, or if you want me to answer your question on a future episode, please visit the show page at:
anchor.fm/YourCyberPath
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This podcast exists to help you get your first cybersecurity job. In addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks”. You can tell me your #1 question by going to: b.link/cyberpath If you want to give me feedback on the show, or if you want me to answer your question on a future episode, please visit the show page at: anchor.fm/YourCyberPath
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