4 answers
3
Asked 594 views

What sort of traits to companies look for in their employees in this field?

What sort of things should i work on as i am learning about the field? #Security

security
Thank you comment icon Hi Brennan! Your question says “this field”, but I’m not sure what field you’re asking about. Could you edit your question to include enough information so Professionals can answer your question? Thanks so much! Alexandra Carpenter, Admin
Thank you comment icon Hi Brennan...I see #security so I assume your interested in a security field, however, which type? As in Physical Security (gates and guards) or Cybersecurity (IT, computers, etc.)? Enrique Vidal
Answer This

+25 Karma if successful
From: You
To: Friend
Subject: Career question for you
3

4 answers

1
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Alena’s Answer

Quality Security is essential for every tech company, and it only keeps getting more important.

Employees in this field need to be open minded enough to think like the adversary and well educated on the latest trends - both for hackers and solutions.

Alena recommends the following next steps:

Subscribe to security information providers like https://www.darkreading.com/
Dedicate time every day to learn something new and keep learning.
1
0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Deron’s Answer

The biggest thing we look for when hiring a new security engineer is a passion for security. It is really hard to get skills in security so people who attend meetups, do Capture The Flag events, submit bugs on HackerOne, and really have an interest and are excited about security and hacking are the type of people we want.

Deron recommends the following next steps:

Join up for OWASP, ISACA or another security group.
Go to a security meet-up (There may be free pizza)
Look at bug bounty programs like HackerOne
Watch silly hacking movies / shows: Mr. Robot, Slackers, Hackers, ...
Gain hacking skills and share your findings with others.
0
0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Kerry’s Answer

Stay curious. Be a tactical expert but don't forget to think strategically - what problems are you trying to solve and what are their impact? Subscribe to groups/literature and stay current on trends.
0
0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Rebecca’s Answer

Here are some suggestions for some FREE Cybersecurity course offered by SANS. https://www.cyberaces.org/

SANS is one of the largest sources of Information Security Training and Cybersecurity certifications.
0