EP 60: Top five jobs to two step your way into the cybersecurity industry

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In this episode, we discuss the top five positions that allow you to two-step your way into a new role in the cybersecurity industry. Often, people have a difficult time breaking into the cybersecurity industry due to the lack of entry-level positions or they can’t afford to take start at the beginning of a traditional career path by making $15/hour working in the help desk.

By utilizing a two-step approach to landing a cybersecurity position, you can leverage your existing skills to move laterally into a similar position in a cybersecurity adjacent role and then gain experience to land a full role in cybersecurity.

This episode focuses on the top five roles used in the two-step approach. The first is network and system administration since it serves as the traditional feeder role for people entering cybersecurity. The second is IT and cybersecurity auditing which utilizes skills from bookkeeping, finance, and accounting. The third is software development which can be leveraged into bug bounty hunting or DevSecOps positions. The fourth is project management when applied to cybersecurity and IT projects. The fifth is physical security which can be used to gain a security clearance and land a cybersecurity position in the defense contracting world.

These positions often allow someone with a few years of experience in another field to take a position in or around the cybersecurity industry at their current pay level without having to start over at the beginning. The two-step is a great approach to use for mid-career professionals looking to move into the cybersecurity industry.

What You’ll Learn

·     What is a two-step into a cybersecurity position

·     Which positions and prior experience can help your two-step into cybersecurity

·     How can you move into a cybersecurity position without starting at the help desk

Relevant Websites For This Episode 

·     Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourcyberpath.com)

·     Dion Training (https://www.diontraining.com)