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Land the perfect cybersecurity role--and move up the ladder--with this insightful resource
Finding the right position in cybersecurity is challenging. Being successful in the profession takes a lot of work. And becoming a cybersecurity leader responsible for a security team is even more difficult.
In Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path, decorated Chief Information Security Officer Helen Patton delivers a practical and insightful discussion designed to assist aspiring cybersecurity professionals entering the industry and help those already in the industry advance their careers and lead their first security teams. In this book, readers will find:
Explanations of why and how the cybersecurity industry is unique and how to use this knowledge to succeed
Discussions of how to progress from an entry-level position in the industry to a position leading security teams and programs
Advice for every stage of the cybersecurity career arc
Instructions on how to move from single contributor to team leader, and how to build a security program from scratch
Guidance on how to apply the insights included in this book to the reader's own situation and where to look for personalized help
A unique perspective based on the personal experiences of a cybersecurity leader with an extensive security background
Perfect for aspiring and practicing cybersecurity professionals at any level of their career, Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path is an essential, one-stop resource that includes everything readers need to know about thriving in the cybersecurity industry.
Auteur
HELEN E. PATTON has held several senior technical leadership positions in cybersecurity, including Advisory Chief Information Security Officer at Cisco, AVP and Chief Information Security Officer at the Ohio State University and Executive Director of IT Risk and Resiliency at JP Morgan Chase.
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A detailed blueprint to beginning and advancing your cybersecurity career
Finding the perfect position in the field of cybersecurity can be extremely challenging. Several obstacles lie in the way of those seeking to enteror to advance inthis coveted area of work. And while many possess the technical skills to contribute effectively to a cybersecurity team, many also lack the career-management knowledge necessary to begin or further a career in this area. In Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path, seasoned cybersecurity executive and leader Helen Patton delivers a practical and insightful roadmap for aspiring and practicing cybersecurity professionals hoping to advance their careers. The book offers readers succinct explanations of how and why the cybersecurity industry's approach to hiring and promotion is unique and how to use this knowledge to succeed in the field. It also discusses how to progress from an entry-level position in the industry to a more senior position leading security teams and programs. Perfect for anyone with an interest in joining the cybersecurity profession, Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path also belongs on the bookshelves of practicing cybersecurity professionals seeking to advance their careers or lead cyber teams. The book also includes:
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Land the perfect cybersecurity roleand move up the ladderwith this insightful resource Finding the right position in cybersecurity is challenging. Being successful in the profession takes a lot of work. And becoming a cybersecurity leader responsible for a security team is even more difficult. In Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path, decorated Chief Information Security Officer Helen Patton delivers a practical and insightful discussion designed to assist aspiring cybersecurity professionals entering the industry and help those already in the industry advance their careers and lead their first security teams. In this book, readers will find:
Contenu
Foreword: Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path xv
Introduction xvii
Part I Arriving in Security 1
Chapter 1 How Do You Become a Security Professional? 3
Create Your Story 8
So, You Want to Work in Security 13
What's Next? 16
Chapter 2 Why Security? 19
What Kind of People Do Security? 21
What Is Your Why? 24
What's Next? 28
Chapter 3 Where Can I Begin? 29
What Does It Mean to Be a Security Professional? 32
How Can You Make Sense of It All? 35
What's Next? 39
Chapter 4 What Training Should I Take? 41
For the Traditional Student 43
For the Nontraditional Student 44
For the Full-Time
Nonsecurity Worker 45
Other Things to Consider 46
What's Next? 51
Chapter 5 What Skills Should I Have? 53
The Entry Point Technology 55
Professional Skills 59
What's Next? 66
Chapter 6 Is My Résumé Okay? 67
Linking the Résumé to the Job Posting 70
Elements of a Résumé 71
Digital Presence 77
References 78
Cover Letters 79
What's Next? 80
Chapter 7 Trying with Little Success? 81
Physical Location 85
Your Company 85
Get Specific 86
Know Your Market 88
Assess Your Efforts So Far 89
But I'm Doing All Those Things! 91
What's Next? 92
Part II Thriving in Security 93
Chapter 8 How Do I Keep Up? 97
Fitting It Into Your Schedule 99
Ad Hoc and Planned Learning 102
Take a Mini-Sabbatical 103
Where Do I Find the Information? 103
What's Next? 105
Chapter 9 How Can I Manage Security Stress? 107
The Stress of Working in Security 109
Managing Security Stress 113
What's Next? 118
Chapter 10 How Can I Succeed as a Minority? 119
Making Security Work for You 124
What's Next? 128
Chapter 11 How Can I Progress? 129
The Security Journey 131
The Opportunist 132
The Intentional Career Seeker 136
How to Get Promoted 139
What's Next? 141
Chapter 12 Should I Manage People? 143
Leadership and Management 145
Preparing for Your Next Role 150
What's Next? 152
Chapter 13 How Can I Deal with Impostor Syndrome? 153
Fact-Check Your Inner Monologue 157
Know Competence and Incompetence 158
Know When to Ask for Help 159
Keep Learning and Know When Enough Is Enough 160
Keep Track of Your Successes 161
What's Next? 162
Chapter 14 How Can I Know If It's Time to Move On? 163
Are You Happy Where You Are? 165
Have You Done All You Wanted to Do? 166
Have You Learned All You Wanted? 167
What Are Your Long-Term Goals? 168
Are You Being …