Transition into Cyber security career

[waheed1]

Hello,

I'm reaching out for guidance and support as I transition into a cybersecurity career. I recently earned the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) as an entry level. I am here with 6 years of experience as an auditor and data entry specialist. I need assistance and guidance as I switched to new career in cybersecurity.

Thanks, and best regards as i look forward to favorably reply from group.

Waheed.

[afuadk]

Hi @waheed1 ,

Thank you for reaching out, and congratulations on earning your ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC). That’s a solid first step, and it's great to see your proactive approach in pivoting to a new career in cybersecurity.

With your background in auditing and data entry, you already bring a strong foundation in attention to detail, process adherence, and data integrity which are very relevant in areas like GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), SOC (Security Operations Center) analysis, and even threat intelligence.

Have you consider one of these?

[waheed1]

Not yet but I prefer this as entry level most especially the GRC.

[Spirnia]

I'd look over the career pathways under cybersecurity, as you have lots to choose from: https://niccs.cisa.gov/tools/cyber-career-pathways-tool    Look at job advertisements in the cities and zip codes you'll want to work in. See what requirements come up across the job openings that interest you. If you like Technology Program Auditing as your work role, for example, you might look under IT Auditor job opportunities. You may be able to get your foot in the door quicker if you went through a staffing agency such as Robert Half, for example https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/jobs/usa/it-auditor    You may need to know the COBIT framework from ISACA https://www.isaca.org/resources/cobit   And look into the ISACA CISA certification   https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cisa    Best of luck!