Break into Cybersecurity

“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. ”

- Randy Pausch

Check out the book: Cybersecurity for Everyone, A Human-Centered Approach to Protect Yourself and Your Community by Cathy Olieslaeger

Triangle InfoSeCon 2021: Journey into Cybersecurity

Watch this presentation given by Cathy Olieslaeger which breaks down the steps you can take to break into cybersecurity. This was based on lessons learned from her first 10 guests of her podcast called "Journey into Cybersecurity".

Triangle InfoSeCon 2023: Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap Together

Cathy Olieslaeger hosted a panel at the Raleigh InfoSeCon 2023 Conference on October 20, 2023. Her panel guests come from all walks of life and are either students/job seekers, educators or professionals/employers. These slides capture the challenges each face, lessons learned and resources to make one's Journey into Cybersecurity a walk in the park.

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Cyber Career Pathways Tool - CISA NICCS

This tool presents a new and interactive way to explore the updated work roles within the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework). It depicts the Cyber Workforce according to five distinct, yet complementary, skill communities. It also highlights core attributes among each of the 52 work roles and offers actionable insights for employers, professionals, and those considering a career in Cyber.

SANS New to Cyber Career Guide

SANS created a career guide for students interested in cybersecurity. They provide information around careers in Security Operations, Investigations, Strategy and Compliance such as:

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Cloud Security Engineer
Incident Response Handler
OSINT Investigator
Forensic Analyst
Risk and Compliance Analyst
Cybersecurity Auditor
Cybersecurity Manager

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5 Entry-Level Jobs in Cybersecurity - Simply Cyber

The Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide

Released August 2021, the Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide is for current and future federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) staff looking to expand their cybersecurity skills and career options. This Guide helps professionals develop a training plan based on their current skill level and desired career opportunities. With over 100 training resources and certification prep courses, CISA’s new Guide can help cybersecurity professionals of all levels stay current and advance their careers.

The Guide is downloadable, interactive, and meant to work in tandem with the Cyber Career Pathways Tool. For additional cybersecurity training resources, please visit the CISA Cybersecurity Training and Exercises page.