Career questions tagged cyber-security-analyst
Your Journey Inspires Mine — A Few Questions?
Hello, my name is Abigail, and I’m a senior in college. I’m interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, specifically as a cybersecurity analyst. I’m currently applying for a scholarship, and one of the requirements is to ask a professional in the field four questions from the list below. I would truly appreciate your time and insight, as I’m eager to learn more about this career path. Please select any four questions to answer. Thank you so much. What initially inspired you to pursue the industry you are currently in? What is one important piece of advice you would give someone like me who is considering entering your field? What was the biggest hurdle you encountered when you were first getting started, and how did you overcome it? Which college courses had the most lasting impact on your career? What aspects of your career did you not know about or consider when you were starting out? What are some things I should be doing outside of school to prepare for a career in this field?
What classes or courses did you take to become an cybersecurity engineer?
How long did it take? How old were you? Did you pay anything for the online courses?