David Meece
David Meece - Cybersecurity professional / SANS award winner
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David is an award winning cybersecurity practitioner and author of Red team Operators Handbook. He is a passionate Cyber Mentor, and Educator in the industry. He holds a Master's of Science degree in Information Systems and has a wide array of skills ranging from teaching to virus removal. David is passionate about Cybersecurity and enjoys using his platform to teach people how to protect themselves and stay safe online.
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How to Break into IT/Cyber w/ (Human Networking) Leveraging LinkedIn
My talk will be about the following below:
1. Choose a Focus (what job)
2. Identify at least 3 Companies You want to work for
3. Reaching out to Hiring Managers and Recruiters
4. How creating Content on LinkedIn can help get a job.
Breaking into Cybersecurity (Leveraging LinkedIn)
I want to talk about the importance of networking on Linkedin with other cybersecurity professionals in the industry.
Then talk about my journey on LinkedIn where I went from less that 500 connections to over 60K in 15 months (and how I got there)
First, I'll be talking about finding a focus in cybersecurity (career you want) For instance find folks who are already in that dream position you would like to transition into (whether it be a SOC analsyt or Pentester)
I'll be talking about how to leverage a 15-minute coffee chat with professional in the field to pick their brains about day-to-day position/task look to help decide whether the job might be for you or not.
And talk about how important it is to network with hiring managers and recruiters in the field.
Also, be talking about how I leveraged LinkedIn by using it in short increments of 15 to 20 minutes throughout the day and how I utilized posting to me land a job in cybersecurity.
Human Networking: Leverage LinkedIn to get a job in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity and Information Security are two in demand, challenging, growing fields in the world we live in. They are also quite challenging to find employment in, particularly if one has little or no prior experience. It is not enough to simply apply to open positions; an up and coming cyber professional must find ways to stand out and set themselves apart from competition.
In this session, I will be going over tips on how to gain valuable cyber experience as well as how to grow your network and expand your reach in order to more easily begin your career in cybersecurity/information security.
I will be presenting professional networking techniques to stand out to hiring managers and recruiters.
Also, we'll explore different career paths such as (Blue team), (Red Team) and (GRC) to choose from in the industry. And, explain which certifications are needed for the sector of Cybersecurity they decide to pursue.
Learning how to leverage LinkedIn efficiently is a skillset everyone needs to learn to acquire for job hunting. This presentation will help both aspiring cybersecurity and more well-seasoned professionals learn how to leverage social media platforms like LinkedIn to progress in their careers and personal development skills.
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