The definition of success is the accomplishment of a goal. If your goal is to transition into the cybersecurity space, I’ll provide the steps but first I’ll share my own story.
At the time that I was looking into pivoting diagonally from a support role into the cybersecurity role, everything seemed daunting but I was set to make it happen. Getting certified was a must, so I reviewed various roadmaps, including Paul Jerimy’s roadmap to help build my own.
To do this, you must be passionate about the field. I loved it which is why I pursued my Cybersecurity MS. If you don’t have any formal education on the subject, don’t let that stop you from moving forward. Find your thirst and fuel it, also make this a journey and not just the destination. You will get there, trust me.
December, 2022 update: I’m updating my steps to accommodate the recent program changes.
- Complete all courses/certs in Offsec’s Learn Fundamentals in three months.
- Take the necessary steps to complete PWK OSCP within 6 months. Find labs to sharping your skills, here are some examples OffSec’s PG, HackTheBox, and VirtualHackingLabs.
- Like the previous step, but this time with CISSP but within three months.
Once last piece of advice is to keep this within a year and not to push it out further, otherwise you increase the risk of falling behind or worst, not completing it.
That’s it, by the time you’re done with all these steps, plenty of recruiters will be looking to hire you for a role in the cybersecurity space.
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Good luck!
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