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Cybersecurity Career Master Plan

You're reading from   Cybersecurity Career Master Plan Proven techniques and effective tips to help you advance in your cybersecurity career

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2021
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781801073561
Length 280 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Authors (4):
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Kim Nguyen Kim Nguyen
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Jaclyn “Jax” Scott Jaclyn “Jax” Scott
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Dr. Gerald Auger Dr. Gerald Auger
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Jonathan Helmus Jonathan Helmus
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Table of Contents (15) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Section 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity
2. Chapter 1: New Career in Cyber… "Who Dis?" FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Which Career Field Is Best for You? 4. Section 2: Your Path into the Industry
5. Chapter 3: Different Strokes for Different Folks 6. Chapter 4: Exploring Certifications and College 7. Chapter 5: Getting Hands-On Experience with No Experience 8. Chapter 6: Time to Brand Yourself – Not the Burning Type 9. Chapter 7: How to Land a Jay-Oh-Bee! 10. Section 3: Now You're in; Time to Level Up!
11. Chapter 8: Giving Back to Others and Yourself 12. Chapter 9: Trusting the Process 13. Assessments 14. Other Books You May Enjoy

When and why to pivot

Whether you are new to cybersecurity or currently in this field and looking for a change in career, there are questions to consider before making a career pivot. In this section, we'll look at some career pivoting aspects to help you decide when and why to pivot in the cybersecurity field. First, let's look at some whys:

  • Need a career change or improvement: If you are already working in the cybersecurity field and not satisfied with your current position, consider a change in position, focus, level, or even company. Sometimes, it is the nature of the job that's not challenging or interesting enough for you, or you are ready to move up to managing positions, or the culture of the current company does not fit you. Whatever the situation might be, analyze it carefully to find the root cause of your wish to career pivot so that you can make the right decisions.

    If you are from other fields, trying to transition into cybersecurity, expose yourself...

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