How To Start A Career in Cyber Security

Get to know some of the best ways to enter the cyber security field and how to interact with recruiters. We investigate trends, salaries, and credential ROI

Introduction

I’ve decided to take moment to reflect on who and what were beneficial to me during my journey to become a cyber security professional. In this brief guide, I go over security expertise requirements, best practices, and recommendations for individuals looking to transition into security professionals. This is also a useful pocket guide for recruiters in selecting talented candidates and snuffing out less than credible or incompetent professionals diluting our field. We’re going to cover:

• Briefly comparing backgrounds
• Prerequisite Knowledge
• Understanding just how large the security profession is
• Examine the security foundations, credentials, experience, and trends
• Setting realistic salary expectations
• Spotting good candidates and recruiters for long-term relationships
• Closing and additional resources

My Background

I’m going to provide my background so that you may consider it as you read and compare it with your own as you think about my transition recommendations. My name is Dennis Chow and presently, I’m…