Changing careers to cybersecurity | Guest Dara Gibson

Dara Gibson of Optiv and the Phoenix, Arizona, branch of Women in Cybersecurity has developed and managed cybersecurity services for five years. After years of being an educator, Gibson felt the pull of cybersecurity and tech. For those of you who are thinking of making a later-in-life, life-changing career shift into cybersecurity and feeling a bit overwhelmed, do not miss this episode! Gibson strikes the perfect balance between pushing you out of the nest without pushing you off a cliff! – Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Changing to a cybersecurity role from another profession2:56 - Dara Gibson’s start in cybersecurity7:28 - Guidance in cybersecurity 10:00 - Working as a cyber insurance specialist 15:00 - Phoenix Women in Cybersecurity17:06 - Where Women in Cybersecurity members come from21:00 - How to get past the HR barrier in cybersecurity 24:20 - Applying to cybersecurity jobs26:52 - Common paths in cybersecurity for job changers29:00 - Tips for cybersecurity job posting34:40 - Advice to attract women to cybersecurity36:35 - Get involved in Women in Cybersecurity 38:35 - Barriers to getting women in cybersecurity40:42 - Learn more about Dara Gibson41:15 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.