One of the common questions I am asked is, \u201cHow do I get a job in information security?\u201d\u00a0 Infosec continues to be a hot career field with many job opportunities.\u00a0 Therefore, we continue seeing people who are interested, but don\u2019t know the steps it takes to gain employment in information security.\u00a0 This blog post answers the question, \u201cHow do I break into (the) security (career field)?\u201d<\/p>\n
A few years ago, I was asked a similar question of how I got started in security.\u00a0 It all started as a computer science major at Michigan State University. I was also in Air Force ROTC.\u00a0 This combination allowed me to start developing my security mindset.\u00a0 As a military intelligence officer, I learned about data classification and safeguarding sensitive information. I left the Air Force for a job as a UNIX systems administrator where I learned how to apply technical controls to protect the systems and its data. As a junior security analyst, I learned the importance of policies and awareness. The combination of technical and managerial experience led me to security management roles. (You can read more about my experiences here: Me and my Job: Ron Woerner, Bellevue University<\/a>, SC Magazine, April 2011)<\/p>\n To become a security professional, you need a mix of experience, knowledge, and abilities. It\u2019s not generally an entry level career field, because you need time to develop yourself as a security professional who understands the many aspects of cybersecurity. \u00a0Traits to be successful in cybersecurity include:<\/p>\n The security community has a vast number of articles on breaking into the security career field.<\/p>\n This reminds me that everything old is new again. Many of the articles I mention above were written a few years ago. Things really haven\u2019t changed over the years.\u00a0 The career path still requires education, training, experience, and persistence.<\/p>\n\n
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@<\/s>securosis<\/a>)\u00a0contains recommendations for starting in security and potential career tracks: \u201cWho to Recruit for Security, How to Get Started, and Career Tracks<\/a>\u201d.<\/li>\n@<\/s>georgevhulme<\/a>) wrote in March 2015, “Six entry-level cybersecurity job seeker failings,” http:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/2894193\/infosec-staffing\/six-entry-level-cybersecurity-job-seeker-failings.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n
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