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First Jobs in Cybersecurity: The Analyst Role – Joshua Copeland – ESW #247

There are tons of cybersecurity job openings for folks with 3-5 years of experience, but where are the junior roles? How are people getting their initial 3-5 years in? Josh and the ESW hosts discuss the finer points and challenges of breaking into InfoSec via the analyst path.

  • As mentors: where do we struggle with our mentees?
  • There are a million certs and degree programs - which are worth the time and money?
  • How can folks learn and hone cybersecurity skills prior to getting a job in InfoSec?

We've even included a handy cheat sheet full of recommendations and resources: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Starting-a-Cybersecurity-Career-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

This segment is sponsored by Devo.

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Guest

Joshua Copeland
SOC Director at Quadrant Information Security

Joshua Copeland is a battle-tested cybersecurity expert with a wealth of experience in the field, currently servicing as the Director of Managed Security Services at Quadrant Security. He is a 20-year veteran of the Air Force and has served in leadership roles with Bose, AT&T, and GDIT, focusing on security operations, governance, and the cloud. He is a sought-after guest speaker at prestigious conferences such as BlackHat, BSides, and RSAC, and his expertise makes him a highly coveted guest for podcasts and webinars. Joshua is also a member of the adjunct faculty at Tulane University, teaching cybersecurity and leadership.

Hosts

Principal Researcher at The Defenders Initiative
Chief Marketing Officer at Devo
Principal Security Evangelist at Eclypsium
VP Traceable.ai, Cyber Angel Investor and Advisor at 90 Degree Ventures

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