{"product_id":"navigating-the-cybersecurity-career-path-isbn-9781119833420","title":"Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLand the perfect cybersecurity role—and move up the ladder—with this insightful resource\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the right position in cybersecurity is challenging. Being successful in the profession takes a lot of work. And becoming a cybersecurity leader responsible for a security team is even more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNavigating the Cybersecurity Career Path,\u003c\/i\u003e decorated Chief Information Security Officer Helen Patton delivers a practical and insightful discussion designed to assist aspiring cybersecurity professionals entering the industry and help those already in the industry advance their careers and lead their first security teams. In this book, readers will find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of why and how the cybersecurity industry is unique and how to use this knowledge to succeed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of how to progress from an entry-level position in the industry to a position leading security teams and programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice for every stage of the cybersecurity career arc\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructions on how to move from single contributor to team leader, and how to build a security program from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on how to apply the insights included in this book to the reader's own situation and where to look for personalized help\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA unique perspective based on the personal experiences of a cybersecurity leader with an extensive security background\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for aspiring and practicing cybersecurity professionals at any level of their career, \u003ci\u003eNavigating the Cybersecurity Career Path\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential, one-stop resource that includes everything readers need to know about thriving in the cybersecurity industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword: Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Arriving in Security 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 How Do You Become a Security Professional? 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Your Story 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, You Want to Work in Security 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Why Security? 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Kind of People Do Security? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Your Why? 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Where Can I Begin? 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does It Mean to Be a Security Professional? 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can You Make Sense of It All? 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 What Training Should I Take? 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Traditional Student 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Nontraditional Student 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Full- Time Nonsecurity Worker 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Things to Consider 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 What Skills Should I Have? 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Entry Point — Technology 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Skills 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Is My Résumé Okay? 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking the Résumé to the Job Posting 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElements of a Résumé 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Presence 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover Letters 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Trying with Little Success? 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Location 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Company 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Specific 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Market 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Your Efforts So Far 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut I’m Doing All Those Things! 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Thriving in Security 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 How Do I Keep Up? 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting It Into Your Schedule 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAd Hoc and Planned Learning 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Mini- Sabbatical 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do I Find the Information? 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 How Can I Manage Security Stress? 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stress of Working in Security 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Security Stress 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 How Can I Succeed as a Minority? 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Security Work for You 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 How Can I Progress? 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Security Journey 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Opportunist 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Intentional Career Seeker 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Get Promoted 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Should I Manage People? 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership and Management 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Your Next Role 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 How Can I Deal with Impostor Syndrome? 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFact- Check Your Inner Monologue 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Competence and Incompetence 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow When to Ask for Help 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Learning and Know When Enough Is Enough 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Track of Your Successes 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 How Can I Know If It’s Time to Move On? 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Happy Where You Are? 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave You Done All You Wanted to Do? 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave You Learned All You Wanted? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Long- Term Goals? 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Being Pigeon holed? 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You Fit Into the Culture? 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob Hopping 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre the Other Options Better than Your Current Job? 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Leading Security 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Where Do I Start? 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s on Fire? 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Your Timeline to Act? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Are Your Partners? 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the Strengths and Note the Weaknesses 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDraw the Business Risk Picture 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You Have a Mandate? 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 How Do I Manage Security Strategically? 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider Your Industry 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Business Priorities 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Pragmatic 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddress Stakeholder Pain Points 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThreats and Vulnerabilities 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRinse and Repeat 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It Together 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 How Do I Build a Team? 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt Is About the How 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to Consider 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Important Things 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Areas of Weakness 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscontinuing a Function 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding New Functions 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 How Do I Write a Job Posting? 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Challenge of Job Postings 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 How Do I Encourage Diversity? 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart with Numbers 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Your Cultural Issues 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttracting Diverse Talent 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the Job Description and Posting 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interviewing Process 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetaining Diverse Talent 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromotions and Career Development 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving the Team 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 How Do I Manage Up? 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Are Senior Stakeholders? 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Them Understand Security 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Things Go Wrong 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21 How Do I Fund My Program? 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunding a Team 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunding a Program 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Big Ask 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22 How Do I Talk About My Security Program? 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Story Should I Tell? 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Stories 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23 What Is My Legacy? 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking an Impact on the Industry 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking an Impact on Your Company 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Resources 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHELEN E. PATTON\u003c\/b\u003e has held several senior technical leadership positions in cybersecurity, including Advisory Chief Information Security Officer at Cisco, AVP and Chief Information Security Officer at the Ohio State University and Executive Director of IT Risk and Resiliency at JP Morgan Chase.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA detailed blueprint to beginning and advancing your cybersecurity career\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the perfect position in the field of cybersecurity can be extremely challenging. Several obstacles lie in the way of those seeking to enter—or to advance in—this coveted area of work. And while many possess the technical skills to contribute effectively to a cybersecurity team, many also lack the career-management knowledge necessary to begin or further a career in this area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path,\u003c\/i\u003e seasoned cybersecurity executive and leader Helen Patton delivers a practical and insightful roadmap for aspiring and practicing cybersecurity professionals hoping to advance their careers. The book offers readers succinct explanations of how and why the cybersecurity industry’s approach to hiring and promotion is unique and how to use this knowledge to succeed in the field. It also discusses how to progress from an entry-level position in the industry to a more senior position leading security teams and programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone with an interest in joining the cybersecurity profession, \u003ci\u003eNavigating the Cybersecurity Career Path\u003c\/i\u003e also belongs on the bookshelves of practicing cybersecurity professionals seeking to advance their careers or lead cyber teams. 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