From the course: Transitioning to a Career in Cybersecurity (2019)
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Plan to become an expert
From the course: Transitioning to a Career in Cybersecurity (2019)
Plan to become an expert
- [Instructor] Many career advisors will recommend that your skills be T-shaped. This means you should have deep expertise in one specialization, which is the vertical bar of the T, and broad skills in other relevant areas. I think that's great advice, and it applies perfectly to your career in cybersecurity. Let's say you love forensic analysis and you want to specialize in that. Then you'll want to build a deep understanding of everything related to being a successful forensic analyst. You'll also want just enough understanding in other areas like legal processes and malware protection so that you can collaborate with and learn from people who are highly knowledgeable in those areas. Of course, employers want to hire experts, but becoming an expert in any field takes time and dedication. Make sure you love your specialty, because you'll be spending years studying and practicing it. Take advantage of training sources like LinkedIn Learning and on the job training to target your…
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