Breaking Into The Cybersecurity Industry

Security Advisor Alliance Board of Director Member, Ann Johnson hosts one of the finest cybersecurity podcasts in the industry, Afternoon Cyber Tea With Ann Johnson. Her interview style is inquisitive and thoughtful. Her guests are premier security leaders from around the world. On this episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea, Ann and her guest AJ Yawn explore the difficult challenge of breaking into the cybersecurity industry for first timers.

Listen to the episode on the Cyberwire.Com

Show Notes From Cyberwire:

AJ Yawn, Co-Founder and CEO at ByteChek, and a Founding Board Member of the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals, joins Ann this week on Afternoon Cyber Tea to unpack this issue. With more than 700,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the US alone, the cyber industry faces a critical talent shortage. Yet, with this opportunity, many still find it challenging to break into the industry. Ann and AJ discuss the importance of sourcing from broader pools of talent, what skills business leaders should really be looking for, programs and communities that people looking to get into cyber security should be aware of, and how AJ thinks we can drive awareness of the wide variety of roles available in the industry.  

In This Episode You Will Learn:      

• Specific qualities and mindsets that lead to a successful career in cyber 

• Why it's essential to attract more diverse talent 

• How someone early in their career can market themselves to potential employers  

Some Questions We Ask:     

• What specific courses or certifications are essential for people to be thinking about? 

• How can the education system prepare people for careers in cyber? 

• Why have employers had such a high bar of entry into their cyber programs?