EP 82: From Truck Driver to Cybersecurity Analyst with Mike Hillman

EP 82: From Truck Driver to Cybersecurity Analyst with Mike Hillman

Author: Kip Boyle October 28, 2022 Duration: 36:04

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/82/

In this episode, we get to learn about our guest’s inspirational story as he went from truck driver to Cybersecurity Analyst in less than 15 months.

Mike Hillman, former truck driver and current SOC Analyst, goes over his exact roadmap to transition into Cybersecurity without any previous experience, the certifications he acquired, and the courses he took.

Jason and Kip share with us how hiring managers think when they are looking for a new hire, and highlight some of their tips to get hired with no experience.

You will also learn that it takes more than just certifications to have a successful career in Cybersecurity. Having hands-on experience, as Mike mentions, is helpful and that if he could turn back time he would start hands-on practice from Day 1.

What You’ll Learn

●     Why choose Cybersecurity of all IT fields?

●     How did Mike Transition from Truck driving to Cybersecurity Analysis?

●     How to get hired with no experience?

Relevant Websites For This Episode

●   https://www.stationx.net/

●     https://www.antisyphontraining.com/soc-core-skills-w-john-strand/

Other Relevant Episodes

●     Episode 64 - How I Got My First Cybersecurity Analyst Job with Sebastian Whiting

●     Episode 59 - Five things to know before you get into Cybersecurity

●     Episode 58 - How to Get Hired With No Experience


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