BUILDING A CAREER IN CYBERSECURITY : the strategy and skills you need to succeed

THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO LAUNCHING AND ACCELERATING YOUR CYBERSECURITY CAREER Cybersecurity is one of the world's fastest growing, most exciting fields--but that doesn't mean it's easy to enter the industry and succeed. Now there's a complete guide to creating a great cybersecurity career, whether you're migrating to cybersecurity from another field or already a cybersecurity professional. Building a Career in Cybersecurity doesn't teach detailed technical skills you can get from a thousand books and videos. Instead, Yuri Diogenes focuses on make-or-break knowledge you won't find elsewhere: personal strategy, planning, process, mindset, and the critical “soft skills” today's employers are desperate to find. Diogenes is your perfect guide: he's been there and done it all. He is Principal PM Manager for a cybersecurity team at Microsoft, hiring the next generation of practitioners. He's also a professor for a bachelor's degree program in cybersecurity, where he prepares students to become cybersecurity professionals. Diogenes will show you exactly what leaders like him are looking for, and mentor you step-by-step through getting started and moving forward. Don't learn “the hard way” by making costly career mistakes. Get this book, and build your plan to win! Assess your “fit,” skills, motivation, and readiness Compare the industry's career paths, and decide what to aim for Create a game plan: fill skill gaps, set timelines, create a portfolio, and target the right certs Build a cloud-based lab to hone your modern technical skills Develop a network that puts you in the right place at the right time Prepare to ace your interview Treat your employer as your customer, and overcome obstacles to success Get work-life balance right, so you can stay passionate about what you're doing Grow in your career, even if you're working remotely Plan your next moves, and become more valuable as the industry evolves Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page CONTENTS AT A GLANCE Table of Contents Foreword Introduction Acknowledgments About the Author Part I: STARTING YOUR CAREER IN CYBERSECURITY 1 The Cybersecurity Universe Cybersecurity Careers Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities Cybersecurity Jobs Cybersecurity Skills Navigating the Industry Summary 2 Establishing a Plan Explore Your Current Skills Create Your Plan Organizing Your Plan Cybersecurity Certifications Foundational Security Certifications Cybersecurity Analyst and Security Practitioners Certifications Specializations Vendor-Specific Certifications Summary 3 Building Your Lab Lab Requirements Creating Your Lab Scenario 1—Operating Systems Process Scenario 2—Network Traffic Analysis Scenario 3—Cloud Security Posture Management Scenario 4—Multi-Cloud Security Scenario 5—Regulatory Compliance Scenario 6—Attack Simulation Scenario 7—Security Information and Event Management Scenario 8—Threat Hunting Scenario 9—Threat Intelligence Self-Assessment Summary 4 Networking Networking in Cybersecurity Look Inward Online Presence LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Searching for a Job Summary 5 Interview Technical and soft skills Interview process Initial triage Prepare for the interview Formal interview rounds Interview questions Final decision Summary Part II: ON THE JOB 6 Your Employer Is Your Customer Cybersecurity Goes Beyond Technology Organizational Structure Responsibilities and Expectations Mapping Your Responsibilities Plan to Conquer Entrepreneur Mindset Summary 7 Dealing with Obstacles Obstacles in Cybersecurity Unconscious Bias and Cybersecurity Adjusting Your Cybersecurity Skills What Got You Here Won’t Get You There Work-Life Balance in Cybersecurity Growing at a Healthy Pace Time Management Summary 8 Growing in Your Career as a Remote Worker The Growth of Remote Workers Hybrid Work Making an Impact as a Remote Worker Influencing Others Actively Look for Feedback Staying Active Transparency Summary 9 What’s Next in Your Career? Moving Up or Moving Laterally? Self-Assessment Evaluating the Options Upcoming Cybersecurity Opportunities Keep Moving Forward Summary 10 Owning a Cybersecurity Business Knowing More about the Guest Authors Stepping Stones to Flying Solo Paula Januszkiewicz’s Keys to Entrepreneurial Success Key Elements for Success Common Pitfalls and Challenges David Kennedy: Starting from the Ground Up Final Considerations Summary Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z