Breaking into information security : crafting a custom career path to get the job you really want / Josh More, Anthony J. Stieber, Chris Liu ; technical editor, Beth Friedman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

More, Josh, author.

Stieber, Anthony J., author.

Liu, Chris, author.

Contributor:

Friedman, Beth, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer security.

Computer security--Vocational guidance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : Syngress, 2016.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Whether you want to break into information security, move from one job to another, or transition into management, Breaking into Information Security will help. No other book surveys all the different jobs available in the industry, frankly discusses the positives and negatives of each, and what you need to learn to get into and out of each role. Unlike books that focus on a specific skill set or on how to gain a certification or get a job, this book encompasses the "big picture," including why certifications, if any, are worthwhile for you. In a profession where new career paths aren’t always clear, Breaking into Information Security will teach you how to identify where you are in your career today, understand where you wish to go, and provide proven methods to get there. From entry-level jobs to the extremely specific skills needed to be an InfoSec consultant, this book covers it all, including in-job skill building, working within the community, and building your skills after hours. If you are seeking to advance in the highly competitive field of information security, this book will give you the edge you need to break in. The most practical guide to starting your career in information security, or advancing to the next level Presented in a “level-up” gaming framework for career progression, with a “Learn, Do, Teach” approach through three tiers of InfoSec jobs Provides examples of specific roles and career paths in each job tier so you can identify and max out skills for the role you want Learn how to advance to management and training roles, as well as the specific skills you need to become an independent consultant Find out about career "booster paths" to help you advance your career at high speed

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents ; Author Biographies; Acknowledgments; Chapter 0.1 - Introduction; Introduction; Who Should Read This Book; How to Read This Book; Notes from the Authors; Why Community? - Josh More; Secure Thinking? - Anthony J. Stieber; Is Security Right For Me? - Chris Liu; Chapter 0.2 - Models; Models; Learn/Do/Teach; Information Security Models; (ISC)2 Common Body of Knowledge Domains; CIA Triad; Parkerian Hexad; SANS Learning Families; Job Requirements; Degrees; Certifications; Striking a Balance; Chapter 0.3 - Model Failures; Barriers; Barrier Energy

Human ResourcesOld Boys' Club, Racism, AND Sexism; Corporate Culture; Sports Culture; Education; Military; Academia and Health Care; Age; Chapter 1.0 - Tier 1-Learn; Learn/Do/Teach; Why Learning Matters; Why Learning Matters to You; Why Learning Matters to Companies; How to Learn; Mentors; Finding a Mentor; Being a Mentor; Classes; Self-Study; Projects/Experimentation; Breaking Down to Break In; Chapter 1.1 - Tier 1-Log Reviewer; Introduction; How to Break In; How to Improve Your Skills; Recognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Critical Warnings; Chapter 1.2 - Tier 1-Patch Management

IntroductionHow to Break In; How to Improve Your Skills; Recognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Critical Warnings; Chapter 1.3 - Tier 1-Help Desk; Introduction; How to Break In; How to Improve Your Skills; Recognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Chapter 1.3.1 - Tier 1-Help Desk-Story; Jim Chan; Chapter 1.4 - Tier 1-Coder/Developer; Introduction; How to Break In-Preliminaries; How to Break In-Beyond the Basics; How to Improve Your Skills; Recognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Critical Warnings; Chapter 1.5 - Tier 1-System Administrator; Introduction

Reactive System AdministrationProactive System Administration; A Little Bit of Programming; How to Break In; How to Improve Your Skills; Recognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Critical Warnings; Alan Waggoner; Chapter 1.5.1 - Tier 1- System Administrator Story; Chapter 1.6 - Tier 1-Network Administrator; Introduction; Networking Role; How to Break In; How to Improve Your Skills; Recognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Critical Warnings; Chapter 1.6.1 - Tier 1-Network Administrator; David Henning; Chapter 1.7 - Tier 1-Security Coordinator; Introduction; How to Break In

How to Improve Your SkillsRecognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Chapter 1.8 - Tier 1-Trainer-Educator; Introduction; How to Break In; How to Improve Your Skills; Recognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Chapter 1.8.1 - Tier 1-Trainer-Educator; Stephen Northcutt; Chapter 1.9 - Tier 1-Quality Tester; Introduction; How to Break In; How to Improve Your Skills; Recognizing When You're Stuck; How to Get Out; Chapter 1.9.1 - Tier 1-Quality Tester Story; Mak Kolybabi; Chapter 1.a - Tier 1-Subject Matter Specialist; Introduction; How to Break In; How to Improve Your Skills

Recognizing When You're Stuck

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 4, 2016).

ISBN:

9780128009895

0128009896

9780128007839

0128007834

OCLC:

970665036