Welcome to part 5 and the final article of my series: How to Break into Cybersecurity with no Prior Experience. This week we are discussing Resumes, Military Experience, Prior Experience, Transferable Skills, and Selling Yourself to break into cybersecurity. This will...
This week we are diving into Networking, Mentorship & Conferences to learn how to break into cybersecurity. Networking to Break into Cybersecurity I was asked recently, “what is your number one tip for someone trying to break into cybersecurity?” Beyond ensuring...
Let’s talk about how education and the Skillbridge program can help you break into cybersecurity. Education There is much debate about education for cybersecurity. Do you need a degree? Do you need certifications? Which certification should I get? There is not just...
You’ve decided, or you’re considering, to break into cybersecurity, but you have no prior experience. That’s exactly where I was a little over a year ago. I decided to get out of active-duty Army after 14 years of service as an Army Musician (guitarist)....
I was able to break into cybersecurity in just 10 months, even with no prior IT or cybersecurity experience. That sounds crazy, right?! However, that was my experience, and I feel I should share it by writing this series of articles. My intent for this is to help...