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B E G I N N E R S P A T H T O

CYBERSECURITY

Felicita Sandoval

AUGUST 2023
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Latinas in Cyber co-founder

We provide
BFA in Film

support
MSc in Cybersecurity

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity Information

Assurance

7 years of experience in the financial industry, 5 years of

experience as a contractor in the investigations field, and
2 years of experience as a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst

Specializing in policies and standards, data privacy, geo

risk analysis, vendor management, security compliance,
and customer security.
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Choosing Your Career Path

Research Narrow it Down Choose

What is cybersecurity? Which position interests you Pick the position that sparks
What is your dream job? the most? your curiosity and interest the
What interests you about the Identify 2-3 different positions most
field?
What type of career positions
does cybersecurity offer?
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Deep Research Stage

Research the position you
have chosen to pursue
Description
Reponsibilities
Requirements
Take notes
Required skills
Preferable or required
certificates/degrees
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Building Your Skills 01 Skills

Courses
Use the information you found on your research to prepare
Labs
for the role.
Hands-on experience

02 Tools
Wireshark
Nmap
Metasploit
GRC tools

03 Role Comprehension
Understanding the role and functions
Connecting with your network
If there is a process, function, or anything
you do not understand, seek guidance from
the connections in the same role
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Education and Certification

No certificate will get you the job. Skills are what matters
It depends on the role requirements

Notable Certifications
CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP)
Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
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The Interview
Resume
Tailor your resume to the position
you are applying for
Prepare
Research the company you are
interviewing for
Explore their products and services
LinkedIn
Reach out to connections for
clarification
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The Importance of LinkedIn

01 Networking 02 Engage

Connect with people who Post interesting content

share similar interests Respond to your connections'
posts

First-time Connection After Connecting

03
Introduce yourself briefly, avoid being
too eager
Don't jump into asking for advice or a
job just yet
Don't waste anyone's time by asking
questions without being prepared
04
Engage with their content
Reach out for advice and guidance (Always
thank them for their time)
Connect with professionals in your desired
position
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Q&A
 CONTACT
LinkedIn - Felicita J Sandoval

Discord - zerotrail

Instagram - zerotrailsecurity
For more resources visit
www.latinasincyber.com

THANK
YOU