Cybersecurity career mistakes
Being there, done that
I have personally made many mistakes during my career. Does that qualify me to give advice? I am not sure. Nevertheless, as a cautionary tale, I can list some mistakes that you potentially want to avoid if you can recognize them.
Mistake 1: Going against the flow
If you can identify themes and ride them, it will take you farther than fight them. For example, when terms like APT, Zero Trust, etc, become popular, you will fare better by discussing what they are, their impact, or how any industry, country, or population can be affected, you can’t go wrong with “The impact of APT’s in bakery shops led by Latinos in Canada” for example.
Mistake 2: Not understanding your strengths
There are many personal qualities that can make you more successful in particular roles. Understand how are your soft skills, hard skills, communication, empathy, technical capability, etc, and play them. There are so many different roles, technical and managerial, that for sure there is something where you are a great fit.
Mistake 3: Not to take care of your network
As your career advances, what you know is less important and who you know becomes more…
