GUIDE

7 Steps
to get
Cybersecurity
job in
90 days

By Rajneesh Gupta
 7 Steps to get Cybersecurity Job in 90 days

About me
My name is Rajneesh Gupta. Over the last
decade, I've built a successful
Cybersecurity system for more than +150
organizations and served them with
Security audits, SOC Infrastructure, Security
playbook, and Penetration Testing.

I’ve trained more than 60000 students

globally and helped 500+ people to get
into Cybersecurity space.

I'm an average engineering student, IT

technician turned Cybersecurity expert.

I'm on a mission to help 100k+ people to

get Cybersecurity Job by year 2025.

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7 Steps to get Cybersecurity Job in 90 days

Who is eBook for?

This ebook has been designed for both
Freshers and IT Professionals.

Student
Completed Degree
Completed Internship
Completed Degree

IT Professionals
IT Network Engineer
IT Helpdesk
System Admin
Software QA Tester

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 Table of Content
TOPIC PAGE

Day in the life of Cyber Security 1

Analyst

Step 1 - Choose a Career Path 2

Step 2 - Certifications 3

Step 3 - Learning with Home-labs 4

Step 4 - Rework your Linkedin 5

Step 5 - Building Portfolio

6

Step 6 - Building Resume

7

Step 7 - Hack your Interview

8

Conclusion
9

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 Day in the life of Cyber Security
Analyst
Learn and Get Certified

Review daily security threat reports.

Monitor network for unusual activities.
Analyze security incidents and breaches.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and scans.
Update security policies and protocols.
Coordinate with IT and security teams.
Prepare incident response and recovery plans.
Train employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Research emerging threats and trends.

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 Step 1

Choose a Career Path

Duration: 7 Days

This is the first and most important step:

Choose Red Team Career Path - if you’re passionate about
hacking or penetration testing or if you have Software testing
background.

Choose Blue Team Career Path - If you like defensive side of the
cybersecurity.

Note: Blue Team has more Job opportunities than Red Team.
I personally recommend you to plan for Blue Team career first.
You can always plan to switch to Red Team in the future.

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 Step 2

Prepare for Certification

Certifications help you stand out from the crowd, I'll mention
some top Paid/Free Certifications you should opt for.
Duration: 4-5 Weeks

Learn and Get Certified

CEH by EC-Council(Paid)
ComTIA Security+(Paid) - My Personal Recommendation
SSCP by ISC2(Paid)
OPSWAT Network Security Associate(FREE)
Fortinet NSE-1 and NSE-2(FREE)
PCI Compliance by Qualys(FREE)
Vulnerability Management by Qualys(FREE)
Cybersecurity Essential by Cisco Network Academy(FREE)

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 Step 3

Hands-on with Home-Labs

Duration: 4 Weeks

Home labs are essential for security aspirants, offering a

practical environment to apply theoretical knowledge and
develop technical skills.

I’ve created tons of free home-labs and share them on multiple

platform as mentioned below:.
Linkedin Newsleter: Cyber Lab Weekly Newsletter
My Github Repository

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 Step 4

Rework your Linkedin

Today, most IT and security positions are closed through
Linkedin, so learn to sharp your Linkedin knife.
Duration: 2-3 days

Action:
Write Specific Headline "Seeking a Security Analyst Opportunity"
Under Section, mention security tools, projects etc
Write 4-5 lines under each of your Experience
Add Free or Paid Security Certifications(Step 4)
Invite your colleagues to write recommendation for you.
Add some Home Lab Projects or Real-world Projects
Add any Honors and Awards

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 Step 5

Build a Personal Portfolio

Having a personal portfolio website is more important than ever
and certainly increase your visibility to Recruiters.
Duration: 2-3 days

Action:

Use www.carrd.co to launch a personal website in 15

min[FREE]
Create a Github account and share your own home-labs
in the form of repositories.

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 Step 6

Resume Building
In this step, I'll help you with some important points to consider
while building your brand new security resume.
Duration: 3-4 days

Work on
Add Certifications(Free/Paid)
Add Home-Lab Projects such as Open-source SOC Lab, Web
Penetesting Lab etc
Add relevant keywords in Resume to get discovered by Recruiters
such as
Web Security keywords: OWASP, Burp-Suite, OWASP ZAP
Network Security:Palo Alto Firewall, Cisco ASA Firewall
Security Analyst: ISO 27001, SOC, SIEM, Splunk, Wazuh

PRO Tip: USE Canva.com for building attractive resumes

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 Step 7

Interview Preparation
Prepare yourself with most of the possible interview questions.
Duration: 10-15 days

Action:

Research the Company you’re Interviewing for

What kind of Interviews should you expect?
What types of questions will potential employers ask?
What kind of questions you should ask at the end?
Rehearse the entire Interview
Prepare for Case-based questions such as "How would you
mitigate a DDoS attack?"
Check out the below mindmap to prepare variety of interview
questions.

Template
Popular -Interview
Request to
Questions
connect

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 Conclusion
As you embark on the next phase of your cybersecurity career
journey, it's crucial to start actively applying for positions. Tailor
your resume and cover letter for each application, emphasizing
the skills and experiences most relevant to the job description.
Utilize local job portals and LinkedIn Jobs to discover
opportunities. Regularly search for roles that match your
qualifications and apply promptly. Networking on LinkedIn by
connecting with industry professionals and joining relevant
groups can also provide valuable leads and insights into job
openings.

Beyond applying for jobs, continue to enhance your skills and

stay current with industry trends. Cybersecurity is a rapidly
evolving field, and ongoing education is crucial. Attend webinars,
enroll in advanced courses, participate in online forums, and
consider contributing to open-source projects. Seek out
mentors who can offer guidance and engage with cybersecurity
communities to build a network of peers and experts. Stay
patient, persistent, and proactive in your efforts, and success will
follow.

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 By Rajneesh Gupta

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