Get started in cybersecurity in 2022
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The document is a guide on starting a career in cybersecurity, featuring tips on essential skills, available training resources, and career pathways. It highlights the importance of networking, accessing free educational materials, and outlines specific roles in the cybersecurity field. Additionally, it mentions live training events, scholarship opportunities, and the mission of InfoSec in promoting cybersecurity knowledge and skills.
Get started in cybersecurity in 2022
- 2. Meet the panel Principal Security Researcher Infosec Jeff Peters Director of Content Marketing Infosec Keatron Evans
- 3. Today’s webcast ⮚ Tips to get started ⮚ Cybersecurity careers ⮚ 3 skills everyone needs ⮚ Operating system demo ⮚ Command line demo ⮚ Cloud demo ⮚ Q&A ⮚ Free year of Infosec Skills and other events
- 4. Free cybersecurity training resources Free cybersecurity resources ⮚ Infosec Resources website ⮚ Infosec YouTube channel ⮚ Infosec Skills monthly challenge ⮚ Infosec Accelerate Scholarship Keatron’s Infosec Skills learning paths ⮚ Cybersecurity Foundations (currently free) ⮚ Incident Response ⮚ Certified Ethical Hacker ⮚ CompTIA PenTest+ (Coming soon) Live training w/ Keatron: 2/19 @ 10 a.m. CST
- 5. Tips to get started: Find your interests Read cybersecurity news Listen to cybersecurity podcasts Watch webcasts and presentations
- 6. Tips to get started: Access free training Free training is everywhere Subscribe to YouTube channels: Channels like Infosec put out 20-30 free videos every month Read books, blogs & CTFs: Your cybersecurity peers publish how-to guides, walkthroughs and other content you can use to teach yourself Access free courses: Platforms like Infosec Skills have a free tier with more than 130 courses
- 7. Tips to get started: Network with other pros Connect with and learn from cybersecurity professionals Connect with them on LinkedIn, Twitter and other social platforms Join cybersecurity meetups or local chapters of ISSA, ISACA or Women In Cybersecurity Ask questions and build connections — you may even find a mentor!
- 8. Common cybersecurity careers 1. SOC analyst 2. Digital forensics analyst 3. Penetration tester 4. Information risk analyst 5. ICS security practitioner 6. Secure coder 7. Security engineer 8. Cloud security engineer 9. Security architect 10. Security manager
- 9. 3 skills every cybersecurity pro needs 1. Operating systems 2. Command line 3. Cloud
- 10. Live demos 1. Operating systems 2. Command line 3. Cloud
- 11. Questions?
- 12. February 26, 2022 @ 10 a.m. CST
- 13. 15 scholarships. 5 categories. $225,000+ value.
- 14. Learn cybersecurity with Infosec Skills Infosec Skills subscription: ➢ 140+ role-based learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Certified Ethical Hacker, PenTest+) ➢ 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges ➢ Custom certification practice exams and skill assessments aligned to key cybersecurity roles Infosec Skills live boot camp: ➢ Live, instructor-led training (in-person or live online) ➢ Free annual Infosec Skills subscription ➢ 1-year extended access to all boot camp video replays and materials ➢ Exam voucher and Exam Pass Guarantee infosecinstitute.com/skills
- 15. Free year of Infosec Skills And the winner for a one-year subscription to Infosec Skills is … infosecinstitute.com/skills (Valued at $599)
- 16. About us Infosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. www.infosecinstitute.com