S3E2 - What to Focus on at Work and Where to Steer Your Cyber Security Career

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Cyber Security Grey Beard

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What jobs are out there, what jobs interest you and/or fit best with your desires, abilities, and preferences.  I talk about  eight (8) practices, over a dozen jobs, and 12 markets/industries, for listeners to learn about.  This talk came out of a 1:1 I had with an early professional at my company and I believe many listeners can benefit from this conversation.  Where do you want to take your cyber security career?  What's out there?  How do you find it?  What should you do?Reach out with questions, comments, or for assistance:  cybergreybeard@gmail.comExamples of "Practices"1)    Identity and Access Management2)    Infrastructure and/or Cloud Security (Tactical)3)    Offensive Testing4)    Threat Management5)    Cloud Security (Strategic)6)    Data Security7)    Application Security8)   Governance Examples of "Markets/Verticals"1)    Healthcare – hospitals, payers2)    Financial Services – Banks, credit unions, insurance companies, 3)    Governments – Local, city, state, Federal4)    Retail – Walmart, BBBY, Home Depot, Petsmart, etc.5)    Automotive – Honda, Toyota, BMW, Dodge, Chrysler, etc.6)    Airline – United, American, El Al, Lufthansa, etc.7)    O&G – Exxon, Shell, BP, etc.8)    Communications – Comcast, Centurylink9)    Technology – MSFT, GOOG, AAPL, FB, HP, IBM10)  Entertainment – Disney (ESPN, ABC, Pixar), Netflix, MGM, Caesars – is this a gaming subset of entertainment11)  Education – K-12, Universities, trade schools, conservatories12) Defense - Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, CSC, Harris Corporation, SAIC, etc.