Episode 100 - Best of YCP

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/100/

We're celebrating the 100th episode of Your Cyber Path podcast with a special edition episode. It's going to be a little different this time.

We are going to sit back and reflect on all our 100 previous episodes and take in the things that we learned, so basically welcome to the highlight reel of the Your Cyber Path podcast!

Our hosts are Kip Boyle, a cybersecurity hiring manager who started in the Air Force, and Jason Dion, who has over 20 years of experience in the defense industry, including positions at the Navy and NSA.

Ayub Yusuf, also known as the WhiteCyberDuck, stresses the significance of tailoring your resume to align with the specific job requirements you are interested in. Doing so will enhance your prospects of advancing through the initial stage of the recruitment process.

With the help of ChatGPT and Bard, you can take advantage of the latest AI technologies to effortlessly create resumes and streamline the task of resume making.

Our next tip comes from Episode 45, with experienced hiring manager, Glenn Sorensen.

Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in your job applications. This is what hiring managers seek. Also, connect your previous roles and present a complete picture of your experience.

Clip three features Ed Skipka, a favorite guest on the show, discussing how he entered cybersecurity without a background in IT. He emphasizes the importance of networking and showing a desire to learn to excel in your career.

John Strand, owner of Black Hills Information Security, discusses the pay-what-you-can model in the fourth clip. He emphasizes how this model contributes to the expansion of diversity within the cybersecurity sector and how diversity, in turn, enhances the growth of cybersecurity. Ultimately, this fosters higher quality problem-solving abilities within our cybersecurity teams.

After that we discuss a clip from Episode 74, Top Five Mistakes People Make When Negotiating. Negotiating for the right package can be difficult, but having more information can give you an advantage.

Kip suggests that it would be a smart strategy to not disclose your salary history. Instead, you should inquire with your potential employer about the job's market value. This will equip you with valuable knowledge and give you a stronger stance to discuss your salary.

The next clip discusses how to succeed in your first 90 days of a job, specifically in cybersecurity. It emphasizes the importance of programming skills in this field. Some jobs require high-end coding skills, while others do not require any coding skills at all. To determine the requirements for the positions you are interested in, research the specific roles.

Our guest in the last video, Arthurine Brown, talked about her daily routine and shared some of the lessons she learned while working as a business information security officer at Altria Client Services. Arthurine works in a unique role that combines being an information security analyst with understanding how this information is used to accomplish tasks. This shows how the way we add value to businesses is changing due to fast technological advancements.

What You’ll Learn

●   Who are our Hosts, Kip and Jason?

●   What do hiring managers look for in a resume? And how to relate your previous experience to Cybersecurity?

●   How do I get experience If I can’t get hired?

●   What is the role of Certification, Degrees, and Experience?

●    How can diversity help Cybersecurity grow?

●    How can you approach salary negotiations?

●    Is programming important in Cybersecurity?

●    How can we add business value as cybersecurity practitioners?

●    What are some things to keep in mind during your career as a cybersecurity practitioner?