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How to get started in cybersecurity
The document provides an introduction to cybersecurity, emphasizing its importance in protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access. It discusses various cybersecurity domains, roles, and career paths, as well as necessary certifications and skills for aspiring professionals in the field. Additionally, it highlights the need for continuous learning and hands-on experience in cybersecurity to excel in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Introduction to the topic presented by Stephen Martin, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity.
Defines cybersecurity and its critical aspects: protecting networks, devices, data, and life-threatening implications.
Discusses recent cybersecurity incidents, underlining the urgency of the topic.
Lists the ten domains in cybersecurity including Security Architecture, Risk Assessment, and Threat Intelligence.
Illustrates cybersecurity roles in a township setting, comparing municipal positions to cybersecurity roles.
Details Stephen's 20-year career in cybersecurity, evolving roles from Network Engineer to specialized security offerings.
Outlines various entry-level cybersecurity roles and certifications necessary for career advancement.
Highlights top sectors hiring cybersecurity professionals, including government, commercial enterprises, and advisory firms.
Encourages pursuing education, certifications, projects, and internships as next steps for entering the field.
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- 1. Get Started onCyber! Stephen Martin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjesukanth/
- 2. What is CyberSecurity? ► Cybersecurity protects networks, devices and data from unauthorized access or criminal use ► The three triads of cybersecurity – Confidentiality, Integrity & Availability ► It is very important today as everything we do today has a digital equivalent (learning, shopping, government services) ► It has safety implications due to the digitization of potential life-threatening capabilities (hospitals, autonomous vehicles, nuclear plants, power/water utilities, cyber warfare)
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- 4. Cybersecurity Domains 1. Security Architecture 2.Application Security 3. Frameworks and Standards 4. Risk Assessment 5. Enterprise Risk Management 6. Governance 7. Security Operations 8. Threat Intelligence 9. User Education 10. Physical Security
- 5. Cybersecurity roles comparedagainst a City/Township roles Township Cybersecurity Mayor Chief Information Security Officer Secure Road Construction (signs, signals, dividing lines) Network Security Engineer / Architect Secure Buildings Construction (hospitals, businesses, schools) Application Security Engineer / Architect Sensitive Files Classification/Protectio n/Shredding Data Security Engineer / Architect Resident Identification/ Verification (E.g.: Motor Vehicle Department) Identity & Access Management Engineer / Architect Township Cybersecurity Police & Private Security Agencies Security Monitoring & Threat Response Analyst/Engineer Township Inspectors Security Auditors Teacher Cybersecurity Awareness Trainer Township Laws Policies and Regulatory Compliance (PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA) Emergency Response Critical Incidents Responder
- 6. My Cyber Career(20 years and counting) Network Engineer exploring multiple tracks of IT Year 1 Network Security Architect & Implementation Engineer Presales - Security Solutions Architect Year 5 Security Solutions Architect Enterprise Architect with an understanding of multiple security and IT domains Team Lead of Architects Year 10 Specialized security offering leader for Zero Trust Expert in Managed Security Services Expanding my learning in Cloud Security Today
- 7. How can youget started on cybersecurity? Cloud Engineer Cloud Security Architect Network Engineer Network Security Architect Application Developer / Tester Application Security Architect Data Engineer Data Security Architect Risk Assessor / Regulatory Compliance Analyst Risk Manager / Regulatory Compliance Auditor Identity & Access Management Developer / Architect Vulnerability Assessment Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester SOC Monitoring Analyst Incident Responder Start here Where you will be in 3-7 years Certifications/Learning to get you there v AWS Cloud Practitioner AWS Solution Architect Associate AWS Certified Security Specialty Cisco / Palo Alto Networks / Fortinet certifications Azure/GCP Popular development languages Popular testing tools Application Security: Fortify, Veracode, Black Duck IAM: Okta, Sailpoint, Saviynt, Forge Rock Microsoft Rights Management, Varonis, Netskope CASB Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, SANS, Offensive Security Certified Professional GIAC GSOC, EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst, Splunk Enterprise Security, Exabeam, Crowdstrike ISO27001 auditor, CISA, CISSP
- 9. Every enterprise hasa cybersecurity presence – here are a few top hirers Government Enterprises Commercial Enterprises Managed Security Services Providers Advisory Firms Cybersecurity Technology Vendors Cloud Providers Examples: DoD, CISA Apple, Walmart, Pfizer, JP Morgan IBM, Expel, Accenture Deloitte, EY, Booz Allen Hamilton Examples: Palo Alto Networks, Okta, Crowdstrike AWS, Azure, GCP
- 10. Next Steps ► Learnmore about Cybersecurity (Coursera, Udemy, Cybrary) ► Understand what different cybersecurity technology vendors offer ► Get certified or pursue a university course ► Pursue a project (exploring cybersecurity use cases) or Get an internship ► Attend interviews and get hired into your cybersecurity role