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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

Chapter 3: Different Strokes for Different Folks

Now you know the different types of roles in the cybersecurity field, but there is another dimension to your career plan you must consider. The industry, sector, and environment will all influence the type of work and the driving mission of the organization.

In this chapter, we're going to cover the following main topics:

  • Understanding cybersecurity pros and cons in several industry sectors
  • Working in the public sector versus the private sector
  • Introducing cloud platforms as an explosive cybersecurity opportunity growth area
  • Understanding the typical organizational hierarchy structures of an information security office

The idea is, after this chapter, you will have a vibe for the various industry types and what you can expect working in any one of them. Personally, I work in healthcare and it's quite satisfying knowing the work I'm doing has a positive impact on people's health and...

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