Re: breaking in to security, trying to get answers

[Robin Wood <robin () digininja org>]

On 20 February 2012 16:26, Brian Erdelyi <brian_erdelyi () yahoo com> wrote:
> Good survey.  Don't underestimate security incident response and handling.  I think a lot of people may come from a 
> help desk background.

I've added helpdesk, incident response and IT forensics as job titles.
Anyone who put them in the other box I'll massage into the right
category when I do the figures.

Robin

> My biggest advice is for people to build skill and experience in a particular technology first.  Your first job may 
> not be security related, however, as people trust yor skills you'll be able to transition to more security centric 
> roles.  Know how to work with people!!!
>
> To build street cred I also suggest people be active online in discussion groups and other projects.  Do research, 
> blog and publish articles.  Eventually you'll get a reputation for knowing your stuff even if it's not work 
> experience.  Being recognized as an expert or leader is part of the challenge.
>
> B
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