6 Steps to Become a

Successful
CyberSecurity Professional
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The 6 Steps to Become a Successful CyberSecurity

Professional

I’m so excited to share with you

the 6 steps to earn the fastest
growing and in demand career
opportunity in Tech Space...

CYBERSECURITY

CyberSecurity as its names suggests is the practice of protecting assets like

critical systems, networks, programs and sensitive information from digital
attacks/ threats using CyberSecurity Controls.

CyberSecurity is an ever-growing field and organisations are facing multiple

challenges in protecting their valuable assets and adhere to the laws and
regulations.

Being in a CyberSecurity not only provide a challenging assignments but it

also demands innovation as well as creativity.

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SIX STEPS TO THE WORLD OF CYBERSECURITY

Here I would like to take you through the six important steps to be a successful CyberSecurity
Professional either you are an aspirant, planning a transition or scale up your career

KNOW CYBER SECURITY

POSITIONING

PROFILING

NETWORKING

LANDING ON JOB

SCALE YOUR CAREER

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STEP 1: KNOW CYBER SECURITY

As we seen CyberSecurity is the practice of defending computers,
servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data
from malicious attacks.

Acquiring the required skill sets will helps us to perform our best
in the Technology area. The following are the major areas to be
learned and practiced to bring in a safe digital world.

1 2 3 4 5
Governance , Network Security Endpoint Security Application Security Data Protection and
Regulations and Access Controls
Privacy Laws

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STEP 2: POSITIONING
Positioning is the concise statement you want to inform the
prospective employers about your relevant areas of expertise,
knowledge and passion in CyberSecurity.

Communicating the positioning will give a clear idea of the

expertise you hold and the solutions you are going to provide to
the organisations CyberSecurity challenges.

STEP 3: PROFILING
Profiling talks about who you are and what you are. This details
about your qualifications, experience, recommendations,
courses/ certifications

A proper profile will support to build the trust as the person you
are and will enhances your chances of getting successful and
standout in the crowded market.

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STEP 4: NETWORKING
Networking is the art of connecting with people for mutual benefits,
sharing of knowledge, master minds, innovation and creative ideas.

Networking helps to build trust among the people. Being in a like minded
community will have large benefits in the personal, professional and
social levels. Connecting with people and sharing knowledge will add
value to your credibility it and supports to get better career opportunities.

STEP 5: LANDING ON JOB

Landing on a CyberSecurity job with the right positioning is the step to be
done to have a rewarding and challenging career.

Once the skill sets are upto mark and the positioning is clear, its time for
searching the right opportunity and place yourself as per your profile.

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STEP 6: SCALE YOUR CAREER

Scaling the career is the next step after landing on the job, which means
to learn and perform well with the opportunity to enhance your skill sets
and contribution to the organisation.

Every field demands continuous learning, CyberSecurity is not separate.

Considering the various technological advancements and the emergence of
threats, it is paramount important that you are upto date with the industry
for that you need to be a life long learner with lot of curiosity to learn
and grow.

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Alright, there it is, the "Six steps to become a successful

CyberSecurity Professional"!

These are your foundations for knowing what you need when
building a successful career in CyberSecurity...it's everything
right here in one place.

I truly hope that this Blueprint & Roadmap have begun to help you organise all
the overwhelming research you've been gathering about starting a career in
CyberSecurity.

Now you have a whole new understanding so you can become a confident
CyberSecurity Professional because it takes both to fulfill your dreams and
desires!

"All of us do not have equal talent. But all of us have an equal opportunity to
develop our talents. " - Dr A P J Abdul Kalam

Here's to your success and confidence,

Mahesh P G

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