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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

Summary

As we come to the end of this book, we want to remind you that the cybersecurity field is very diverse. In this chapter, we provided you with the final tools for your toolkit so that you can be as successful as possible.

Having a clear vision of your achievable and supportive goals is critical for success. If you don't have one yet, find a mentor. The mentor/mentee relationships in this industry are vital. It's the backbone of growth. Finally, build your family and your network. Consider your network a reflection of your morals and desires.

At this point, you should have a clearer picture of cybersecurity, the different career paths available, and how to create and set goals. We encourage you to take a few minutes and write down where you believe your skills and passion best fit within the industry. Create goals around that career path and begin taking the steps to reach your dream. If you have questions or need additional guidance, please reach out to any...

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