Career Opportunities within Cyber Security and going the extra mile.
About Me Why I am here…. My story so far
In the next 20-25 minutes…… Look at the prevailing market What’s going on? How to get into the Cyber market Share some advice / tips Key takeaways Q&A Data Sources
The Jobs Market GDP growth remains sluggish Uncertainty prevails (Brexit and Mr Trump) Employer hiring plans for Permanent staff is cautious (REC Figures) In periods of uncertainty employers turn to the temporary, interim and contract markets to flex their workforce. Virtually full employment - unemployment at 4.2% (1975 since the figure was this low)
Skills Shortages
Talent Crisis
Working Population of the UK
Cyber Employment Market Full employment Infosec and Cyber vacancy numbers increasing Opportunity
Job postings citing Cybersecurity as a percentage of all IT jobs advertised.
Job postings citing Information Security as a percentage of all IT jobs advertised.
Chronic skills shortages of experienced people
The salary distribution of IT jobs citing Information Security over the 3 months to 1 May 2018
Most difficult jobs to fill according to our customer base right now Security Architects SOC (Security Operation Centre) / Protective Monitoring Staff Threat Hunters
Multiple Entry Routes
Starting Out Choose a path of interest Start with the end in mind Really important Start with the end in mind Employers…. What are they looking for?
Build towards the end goal Course Modules 3rd year in Industry Spare time activities
“I read up about it all in my spare time and completed some free online challenges, mostly tailored to web application testing, and I was lucky enough to be offered interviews at four different pentesting firms. I think that was partly to do with my dissertation in cryptography and also because I had completed a 10-week summer internship at a cyber defence company. Both of those things, and my eagerness to learn, contributed to me being able to join COMPANY XX’s training program”
“I read up about it all in my spare time and completed some free online challenges, mostly tailored to web application testing, and I was lucky enough to be offered interviews at four different pentesting firms. I think that was partly to do with my dissertation in cryptography and also because I had completed a 10-week summer internship at a cyber defence company. Both of those things, and my eagerness to learn, contributed to me being able to join COMPANY XX’s training program”
Strategies for Success Networking is key – On line and Off line. Be prepared for an opportunity
Personal Website / Blog / Google Drive Have a Portfolio Personal Website / Blog / Google Drive
Training Courses and Certifications
Skills V’s Talent What defines Talent? Strategic Adaptable Catalyst
What one piece of advice would you give to someone considering a career in InfoSec or Cybersecurity? www.greenfield-it.co.uk/owasp www.greenfield-it.co.uk/owasp
Key Takeaways • Have a plan • Be flexible • Accept and adapt to change • Be prepared for when opportunity knocks www.greenfield-it.co.uk/career-centre
Q&A Steve Moran s.moran@greenfield-it.co.uk @GreenfieldRec 01473 234 029 - Office 07794 310 805 - Mobile