Cybersecurity Career Guide - by Alyssa Miller (Paperback)

About the Book

Kickstart a career in cyber security by learning how to adapt your existing technical and non-technical skills.

In Cyber Defenders' Career Guide you will learn:

• Self-analysis exercises to find your unique capabilities that will make you excel in cyber security
• How to adapt your existing skills to fit acyber security role
• Succeed at job searches, applications, and interviews to receive valuable offers
• Ways to leverage professional networking and mentoring for success and career growth
• Building a personal brand and strategy tostand out from other applicants
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and other personal roadblocks

Cyber Defenders' Career Guide unlocks your pathway to becoming a great security practitioner. You'll learn how to reliably enter the security field and quickly grow into your new career, following clear, practical advice that's based on research and interviews with hundreds of hiring managers. Author Alyssa Miller has spent over a decade in cyber security leadership and talent development, and she shares her unique perspective in this revealing industry guide.

Book Synopsis

Kickstart a career in cybersecurity by adapting your existing technical and non-technical skills. Author Alyssa Miller has spent fifteen years in cybersecurity leadership and talent development, and shares her unique perspective in this revealing industry guide.

In Cybersecurity Career Guide you will learn:

Self-analysis exercises to find your unique capabilities and help you excel in cybersecurity
How to adapt your existing skills to fit a cybersecurity role
Succeed at job searches, applications, and interviews to receive valuable offers
Ways to leverage professional networking and mentoring for success and career growth
Building a personal brand and strategy to stand out from other applicants
Overcoming imposter syndrome and other personal roadblocks

Cybersecurity Career Guide unlocks your pathway to becoming a great security practitioner. You'll learn how to reliably enter the security field and quickly grow into your new career, following clear, practical advice that's based on research and interviews with hundreds of hiring managers. Practical self-analysis exercises identify gaps in your resume, what makes you valuable to an employer, and what you want out of your career in cyber. You'll assess the benefits of all major professional qualifications, and get practical advice on relationship building with mentors.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the technology
Do you want a rewarding job in cybersecurity? Start here! This book highlights the full range of exciting security careers and shows you exactly how to find the role that's perfect for you. You'll go through all the steps--from building the right skills to acing the interview. Author and infosec expert Alyssa Miller shares insights from fifteen years in cybersecurity that will help you begin your new career with confidence.

About the book
Cybersecurity Career Guide shows you how to turn your existing technical skills into an awesome career in information security. In this practical guide, you'll explore popular cybersecurity jobs, from penetration testing to running a Security Operations Center. Actionable advice, self-analysis exercises, and concrete techniques for building skills in your chosen career path ensure you're always taking concrete steps towards getting hired.
What's inside

Succeed at job searches, applications, and interviews
Building your professional networking and finding mentors
Developing your personal brand
Overcoming imposter syndrome and other roadblocks

About the reader
For readers with general technical skills who want a job in cybersecurity.

About the author
Alyssa Miller has fifteen years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, including penetration testing, executive leadership, and talent development.

Table of Contents
PART 1 EXPLORING CYBERSECURITY CAREERS
1 This thing we call cybersecurity
2 The cybersecurity career landscape
3 Help wanted, skills in a hot market
PART 2 PREPARING FOR AND MASTERING YOUR JOB SEARCH
4 Taking the less traveled path
5 Addressing your capabilities gap
6 Resumes, applications, and interviews
PART 3 BUILDING FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS
7 The power of networking and mentorship
8 The threat of impostor syndrome
9 Achieving success

From the Back Cover

CyberDefenders' Career Guide launches your cyber security career by focusing on the unique skills you already possess. It teaches you how to turn your existing capabilities into infosec assets, whether you're coming from a technical ornon-technical background.You'll go beyond common disciplines like penetration testing and explore the full diversity of cyber security roles to find a job that's perfect for you. Practical self-analysis exercises help you identify gaps in your resume, what makes you valuable to an employer, and what you want out of your career in cyber. You'll learn the pros-and-cons of all major professional qualifications, and get practical advice on relationship building with mentors. When you're finished, you'll know what you need to excelin this complex industry.

Review Quotes

"Alyssa Miller brilliantly explains the intricacies of cybersecurity and helps the reader navigate this complex moving landscape." MarcRoulleau

"A comprehensive guide on getting started in the field of Cybersecurity." Dipen N. Kumar

"Recommended for anyone wanting to work in security, no matter what part of security that is." Jan Vinterberg

"A highly recommended book for those looking to start their career in Cybersecurity, as well as those who are already part of the industry." HarshRaval

"An interesting guide to introduce yourself to the cybersecurity world." Emanuele Origgi

"A tremendous work in terms of the number of real-world examples.More than once I found myself smiling and nodding because the things the author described mirrored my experiences in being a mentor to a cybersecurity-focused community." Rob Goelz

"Very smart and definitely worth reading. I particularly loved thepart about mentoring." Rafik Naccache

"It's the most complete written introduction to a successful career approach I know." Joerg Discher

"Even if you decide that cyber security is not the right career path for you, it's full of good advice for taking charge of your career intech." Amanda Debler

About the Author

Alyssa Miller has fifteen years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, including penetration testing, high level security strategy, and talent development.