Cyber Security 101 - Breaking into the Field
Welcome to the fantastic career field of cybersecurity. Whether you are looking to enter the field straight from college or are pivoting into the field from another career, this package will help get you started: This intro session will cover: - Cybersecurity Career Consultation - This first session will include a review of your personal goals, areas of strength, and potential alignment with specific cybersecurity roles - Personal Branding Session - The second session will focus on a review of your resume with a focus on crystalizing your brand statement and alignment with a targetted role
What's included
Before our first session, I will need a copy of your resume and LinkedIn profile so I can review them to maximize the effectiveness of our time together. Our first session will focus on aligning and understanding your interests and potential cybersecurity roles that would be a good fit. We will then find a role to target potentially, and in our second session, we will review your resume to align it with that targeted role. I will provide you with a write-up of recommendations based on our two sessions together.
- A list of potential cybersecurity roles that align with your skills and interests
- A proposed roadmap of technical skill building and certification recommendations
- A review of your resume with actionable recommendations on changes that will improve your resume's standing for a targeted role
Meet your expert
Richard W.
CISO Large Enterprise | Proven Career Coach | Tailored Career Guidance
I have 30 years of experience in the Information Technology field with another 10 years of experience in Cyber Security Leadership. My experience spans many industries, including Healthcare, Retail Pharmacy, Financial Services, Education, Marketing, and Manufacturing, and companies such as Fidelity Investments, Brown University, CVS Caremark, ASSA ABLOY, IntegraMed, NTT, and Dell Services. I also have experience leading and managing expansive teams in public, VC-backed, and private companies. Along this journey, I have interviewed and hired top talent in IT and Cybersecurity, coached cybersecurity professionals into significant promotions, and even assisted individuals as they pivoted into this line of work—landing them exceptional roles in the industry. I have technical certifications in various technology and cybersecurity disciplines, including AWS Solutions Architect Associate, CISSP, CRISC, and CEH. Additionally, from my experience transitioning from IT to Cybersecurity, I can provide expertise on how to shift your career seamlessly.