Get Hired In Cyber Security

Jeff is the director and Ajay is the team lead of Innovation & R&D at the Deloitte Cyber Intelligence Center. Jeff shares his experience of working in cyber security and gives advice to candidates looking to get into the field. Ajay shares his journey of growing his cybersecurity career and gives insights on what aspiring cyber security professionals could face in their journey.

Looking to get into cyber security? Christophe Foulon is an experienced cyber security career coach and cyber security professional with over 15+ years of experience in the industry. He coaches and mentors cyber security professionals as well as aspiring security professionals on how to get into cyber security and progress in their careers. We talk about how to transition, identify your perfect cyber security role, upskill effectively, and more. If you want to gain an edge over the competition and stand out, be sure to get pen and paper out and ready for this great episode packed with valuable insights to get you hired in cyber security. Show Notes (00.58) Christophe explains more about himself, his cyber security career coaching business, and the “Breaking into Cyber Security” Podcast. (02:52) How Christophe has helped his clients transition into cyber security by leveraging their past cyber security experience so they don't have to start from scratch. (4:37) Example of how Christophe helped a 15+ year Veteran transition into cyber security. (06:30) Christophe advises on the wide array of roles in cyber security beyond pen-testing and security analysis that aspiring cyber security professionals can look into. (09:25) Christophe explains what candidates should do to find out what cyber security roles work best for them. (12:47) What are the pain points for organizations regarding cyber security? (15:49) Christophe gives his opinions on Certs vs Degrees. (23:54) Christophe gives his opinion on my question 'Should candidates work in IT first before getting into Cyber Security'? (27:00) Christophe advises on how aspiring cyber security professionals should network to secure a role. (30:00) Christophe advises on job search strategies and how candidates should apply for better outcomes. (34:26) Christophe explains the difference between a mentor vs Coach vs Instructor. Christophe's Website and LinkedIn Website Link: https://cpf-coaching.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/ Connect with me or follow me on LinkedIn to get regular advice on breaking into cyber security. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-adeojo/

In this episode, I share my personal journey in cyber security from rookie to professional and all the ups and downs that got me to where I am today. Connect with me or follow me on LinkedIn to get regular advice on breaking into cyber security. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-adeojo/

Mangatas is a Senior Consultant in EY Canada’s Managed Detection and Response Team and is responsible for elevating EY’s Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering capabilities. He enjoys tinkering with defensive security tools, breaking offensive security tools, and finding ways to detect them in his lab. Mangatas is actively involved in numerous security communities, including Sheridan College’s ISSessions, Open Security Collaborative Development (OSCD) Initiative, Cyber Defense Community - Indonesia (CDEF.ID) and is a TheDFIRReport Contributor. He has presented at numerous international conferences such as HackFest, SANS TH Summit, and DEF CON Blue Team Village.

Dr. Auger is a 15+ year cyber security professional, academic, and author. He was the cyber security architect of the multi-billion dollar academic medical center MUSC and is currently a partner in a cyber security consulting firm, adjunct faculty at The Citadel Military College, and chief content creator of the successful YouTube channel SimplyCyber. Dr. Auger holds a Ph.D. in Cyber Operations and 2 masters in Computer Science and Information Assurance. Website: Simplycyber.io Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/GeraldAuger Cybersecurity Career Master Plan Book: www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Career-Master-Plan-cybersecurity/dp/1801073562?