Breaking Into Cybersecurity

Description

What We’ll Discuss

• Career paths: Technical & non-technical (SOC Analyst, GRC, Vulnerability Management, 3Rd Party Risk Management, Infrastructure Security Risk Mgt., Privacy, IT Audits)

• Transferable skills: How your background applies to cyber roles

• Hands-on experience: Labs (Rangeforce, Try Hack Me, Qualys, etc.), volunteering & projects that prove your value

• Transition strategies: Bootcamps, certifications, short courses/programs (Udemy, Coursera, colleges, etc.) networking & job search tactics

• 30-Day Action Plan: Step-by-step roadmap to start your pivot

What You’ll Take Away

• Clarity on which cyber role fits your background

• A personal skills inventory to repurpose strengths

• A commitment to one hands-on lab/project this month

• One action: join a cyber community & connect with peers

• A LinkedIn checklist to boost your profile visibility

• A 30-day plan with weekly milestones (Explore → Build → Showcase → Apply)

• The confidence and mindset shift to see cybersecurity as an open door you’re ready to knock on today.