Learning about the mentor and mentee relationship
The concept of mentoring has such incredible value, especially within the information security community. It's a practical means for sharing knowledge and networking with like-minded professionals. These relationships can have various forms and lifespans, but there are techniques you can employ to find and maximize their utility.
First, let's explain the difference between a mentor and mentee. Everybody was a beginner at some point in any skill. Experienced people have acquired knowledge and can share it with those that do not have it yet. They can mentor a mentee to transition them from knowing nothing on a topic or skill to becoming proficient.
"Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" is a famous quote by Winston Churchill and very applicable here. A mentor can guide a mentee to avoid pitfalls and mistakes the mentor has already made. Hopefully, you can see the immense value as...