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Cybersecurity Career Master Plan

You're reading from   Cybersecurity Career Master Plan Proven techniques and effective tips to help you advance in your cybersecurity career

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2021
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781801073561
Length 280 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Authors (4):
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Kim Nguyen Kim Nguyen
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Jaclyn “Jax” Scott Jaclyn “Jax” Scott
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Jaclyn “Jax” Scott
Dr. Gerald Auger Dr. Gerald Auger
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Jonathan Helmus Jonathan Helmus
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Table of Contents (15) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Section 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity
2. Chapter 1: New Career in Cyber… "Who Dis?" FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Which Career Field Is Best for You? 4. Section 2: Your Path into the Industry
5. Chapter 3: Different Strokes for Different Folks 6. Chapter 4: Exploring Certifications and College 7. Chapter 5: Getting Hands-On Experience with No Experience 8. Chapter 6: Time to Brand Yourself – Not the Burning Type 9. Chapter 7: How to Land a Jay-Oh-Bee! 10. Section 3: Now You're in; Time to Level Up!
11. Chapter 8: Giving Back to Others and Yourself 12. Chapter 9: Trusting the Process 13. Assessments 14. Other Books You May Enjoy

College of knowledge – discovering the benefits of a cyber degree

One of the most controversial things you will ever hear about cybersecurity is whether you should or should not get a degree in some type of technology-related program. You may be asking yourself, Should I get a degree or should I pursue certifications if I already have a non-technical degree? A lot of the discussion revolves around the statement "You do not have to have a degree to be in cybersecurity," which is 100% true, but also not 100% true. What we are really trying to say is that studies show that degrees may not be the guarantee to get you into cybersecurity; however, they do provide you with a better pay scale and job promotions when it comes to timelines. In fact, studies show that entry-level cyber positions typically pay anywhere from 10% to 15% more if you have a degree. On top of that, many jobs in cybersecurity require a higher-level degree such as a master's, or for dedicated research...

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