Cyber Security Newbies. This is for you.
If you are looking to get into Cyber Security and you are confused about knowing where you belong or can plug into in all the so many domains in Cyber Security, this is for you.
First thing; CS IS NOT A GET RICH QUICK SCHEME. PUT MONEY MAKING AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR LIST (Sorry I am shouting)
I can do more than 280 Characters but I find it easy to break information into silos as I think it helps rather than a long epistle.
If you are looking to get into Cyber Security and you are confused about knowing where you belong or can plug into in all the so many domains in Cyber Security, this is for you.
First thing; CS IS NOT A GET RICH QUICK SCHEME. PUT MONEY MAKING AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR LIST (Sorry I am shouting)
I can do more than 280 Characters but I find it easy to break information into silos as I think it helps rather than a long epistle.
Lets go...
2nd Thing: Rate your IT skills on a scale of 0 - 10. When I say IT skills, I mean the basics/fundamentals of IT. This is not about "I know how to use a computer"
This Fundamental introduces computer hardware, computer software, databases, networking, software development and security (yes!)
Once you have "honestly" rated yourself, you should belong in the following categories.
2nd Thing: Rate your IT skills on a scale of 0 - 10. When I say IT skills, I mean the basics/fundamentals of IT. This is not about "I know how to use a computer"
This Fundamental introduces computer hardware, computer software, databases, networking, software development and security (yes!)
Once you have "honestly" rated yourself, you should belong in the following categories.
Category 1
0 - 5
These are people who probably can use a computer or not but don't know how it really works. Like knowing what happens from the moment you press the power button of a computer to the point the desktop appears.
If you don't know this process, please get your hands on courses like Google IT Support, IT Fundamentals, Professor Messers A+ on YouTube(this might be a little bit advanced). When you are done with this, move to the next category
0 - 5
These are people who probably can use a computer or not but don't know how it really works. Like knowing what happens from the moment you press the power button of a computer to the point the desktop appears.
If you don't know this process, please get your hands on courses like Google IT Support, IT Fundamentals, Professor Messers A+ on YouTube(this might be a little bit advanced). When you are done with this, move to the next category
Category 2
6-8
These are people who know or think they know what happens from the moment you press the power button of a computer to the point the desktop appears.
If you belong in this level and you can't confidently do basic IT support i.e. resolve basic IT issues without having to google the issues, then do a refresher with Professor Messers A+. Once you are done with this, get your hands on Intro to Cybersecurity courses. Example @ISC2 CC course, @Google Cybersecurity course.
6-8
These are people who know or think they know what happens from the moment you press the power button of a computer to the point the desktop appears.
If you belong in this level and you can't confidently do basic IT support i.e. resolve basic IT issues without having to google the issues, then do a refresher with Professor Messers A+. Once you are done with this, get your hands on Intro to Cybersecurity courses. Example @ISC2 CC course, @Google Cybersecurity course.
8-10
These are the people who have core expertise in IT but are confused when they see all the domains in Cybersecurity.
Get your hands on Intro to Cybersecurity courses. Example @ISC2 CC course, @Google Cybersecurity course.
While you are on these courses, outline if you want to be in the Technical or Non-Technical group. The domains of Cybersecurity are grouped as Tech and nn-Tech though some domains belong to both group.
These are the people who have core expertise in IT but are confused when they see all the domains in Cybersecurity.
Get your hands on Intro to Cybersecurity courses. Example @ISC2 CC course, @Google Cybersecurity course.
While you are on these courses, outline if you want to be in the Technical or Non-Technical group. The domains of Cybersecurity are grouped as Tech and nn-Tech though some domains belong to both group.
Once you have picked a group, check all the roles that falls under that domain and deeply ask yourself which one you are passionate about.
If you chose for example a Technical domain like Ethical Hacking, then you have to expand on what path way are available. EH is not a job role. Under EH (Security Testing), you have Pen Testing, Security Audit, Vulnerability Assessment etc
If you chose for example a Technical domain like Ethical Hacking, then you have to expand on what path way are available. EH is not a job role. Under EH (Security Testing), you have Pen Testing, Security Audit, Vulnerability Assessment etc
If you chose a non-technical domain like GRC you can expand on what path ways are availabile. E.g. Compliance Manager, Information Security officer, Risk Management etc.
A good research skills should help you find your pathway.
*note that some roles in GRC can be Technical*
A good research skills should help you find your pathway.
*note that some roles in GRC can be Technical*
Ask your questions here and I will get to it as soon as I can. Cheers!
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