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GRC Cyber Career Techie |Security Gov Analyst | IT Security Auditor | 📚 ⚖ I help others land jobs in Governance, Risk & Compliance. #FreeTechHelp #CyberCareers
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45 Day Sec+ Challenge
We officially made it to the LAST day of the six week challenge held between June 3rd - July 17th!
This was an accelerated approach to gaining the Comptia Security+ certification to land a new career.
Once you pass your exam pls comment HERE 🎊🎊🎊
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Four months ago I was hired as an entry level IT Security Auditor in the gov sector.
Last week I was offered a Sr. GRC Analyst position. They found me via LinkedIn.
Total Compensation Package: Base + Bonus + RSU (stocks) $199k.
I accepted. God is amazing! 😇
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I start my new job next week! ☺️
The company sent me Apple products/equipment.
They’re taking care of lunch from wherever we want to eat on the first day.
The onboarding process was super smooth, organized and detailed.
I’m excited for what’s to come & my first paycheck 🤣
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Multiple Jobs Advice:
If you decide to work more than one tech job remotely, that should be between only you and Jesus. Read again. Do with this info as you will.
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I’d be lying if I said my new job hasn’t changed my overall quality of life. I think this the 1st time I looked forward to work and what I do each day. My paychecks even after taxes are amazing and I’m not even at the mid point of what ppl make in this field. I am truly BLESSED!
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What tech has done for me in the past 12 months:
- Remove $15k in credit card debt
- Save/Invest $37k
- Increase my credit scores to 760+
- Qualify me solely for a mortgage/investment property
- Travel internationally (10 trips taken/planned)
- Buy my first designer pieces
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You can work in cybersecurity and have a non-technical role. This area that falls under cybersecurity is called GRC (governance, risk & compliance). Long story short, you’re ensuring organizations have proper controls, safeguards, policies, recovery plans etc. in place in event
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I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!! (Interview 1 of 2). Hired on the spot! Ya girl is officially an IT & Security Auditor. Please welcome me nicely into the six figure club! OAN: My CISA cert may get sponsored. Thank you god! One more company to go!
#WomenInTech
#CyberSec
#GRC
#BlackTechTwitter
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You can study for the
@CompTIA
Security+ exam via YouTube for FREE. Search Professor Messer Sec+ exam prep videos.Its about 177 that go in order. The actual exam will cost you $360-400. This is a GREAT cert to have on your resume even for Government jobs. Buy the book via Amazon!
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The credit card payoff has been a five year journey. 😭🙌🏾
The PEACE of mind to my Virgo brain knowing I have no mortgage, car note, credit debt, bills are on auto pay and I can book an impromptu trip overseas on a weeks notice is the FREEDOM I strived towards for a while.
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419 applicants narrowed down to 7.
Comments from leadership: You’re excited, humble but ambitious, sincere, passionate about helping others, and your experience is transferrable to our industry. You’re the best candidate.
I Got The Job! 😇
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Common GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) roles within cybersecurity:
Risk analyst
IT Compliance Analyst
GRC Analyst
Identity Access Mgmt Analyst
Controls Assesor
Disaster Recovery Lead
Third Party Risk Analyst
PCI-DSS Assessor
Cyber Compliance Consultant
SOX Analyst
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Yall be on this app clapping and congratulating everybody else when they got the job, the house, the car, investments etc. buying designer & traveling,
BUT WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO BECOME THE PERSON WE CLAPPING FOR?!
Get yo shit together! Period. I wanna clap for you!! 🫵🏾
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Hey all, if you’re new here, I’m Vanessa and I currently work as an entry level IT Security Auditor. I share a bunch of career/study tips, job openings, cert info etc., mainly as it pertains to GRC related careers in cybersec. WELCOME 🤗 to my page! Thank you for your support.
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I NEED you to believe that your life can change in a matter of months.
I NEED you to know that you’re capable.
YOU are worthy!
It doesn’t matter where you came from, if you struggled your entire life, you’re 1 of 10 kids.
It does NOT matter!
YOU CAN succeed in life. GET UP!
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$60/hr is $2,400 a week.
I know that can cover a big portion of bills and change somebody’s life.
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@mymixtapez
Afrobeats, more positive and uplifting music is drawing ppl in. Ppl miss dancing too. Lyrics matter. We’re tired of hearing about gang beef, baby mamas, side chicks, drugs etc.
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Do you think I met EVERY requirement listed on the job I just got hired for?
HELL NO!
Them: Vanessa lacks direct experience with our industry but she’s eager to learn and has a solid background to do the job.
1 OUT OF 419 candidates and I WAS PICKED!!
APPLY ANYWAY!
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You need to be googling “Top IT Staffing Agencies in the U.S.” and then looking them up on linkedin.
Once you search an agency on linkedin and go to their business page, to the RIGHT or at the bottom Linkedin suggests many others. Rinse and repeat. Please take notes.
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Cybersecurity will always be in demand. Do not give up on your pursuit to have a career in this field.
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Who's down for a 45 day challenge (6 weeks) to get the Sec+?
I can create a study plan for you to follow.
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Idk if y’all are aware, but September is a GREAT month to find a new job. Summer is ending and businesses are more available and focused to wrap up the year in good standing. There is usually a SURGE of new hires. Go for the opportunities you seek. Prepare to present yourself.
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Check out this opportunity w/
@IBMSecurity
as a Entry Level Cybersecurity Consultant NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! 8 week training programs in multiple cities. Required travel 4 days a week and you will be employed into an entry level
#cybersec
role paying up to $100k after completion!
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I didn’t even apply for the job I have now. They saw my LinkedIn which is a replica of my resume and invited me to interview.
Resume’d my way into a $199k comp package and unlimited PTO. 🫠
Not bragging just facts, blessings and a good ass resume.
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Later this week I will share the GRC focused Linkedin “dummy” profile. I been working on it.
I’ll eventually get to a sample resume template.
Its no cost. FREE.
Take notes and prepare to land you a GRC job.
I wanna congratulate you next. Let’s get it & win together!
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United Airlines have a ton of remote, cybersecurity roles. Many are mid level or senior, but search through the careers site for entry level, intern, and apprenticeship opportunities.
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6 month career transformation studying two hours a day. Imagine tripling your income in six months just from LEARNING cloud computing
6 Months Following This Study Routine TRANSFORMED My Cloud Career
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Delta Airlines is HIRING for GRC Cybersec roles ✈️🌏 Gain a career and travel the world for FREE
Catch flights not feelings and get paid 👏🏾 Source: Linkedin
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MGM in Vegas reportedly paid $30M to hackers after their systems have been down for three days.
Guests haven’t been able to use food/beverage/casino play credits and employee/guest data has been leaked and compromised. Of course it’s not all over the media but very real.
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If folks are studying and passing certs in under 30 days, imagine where you can be in six months or less.
WAKE UP and get your s*** together.
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🚨🚨👏🏾I NEED YOU TO STOP WHAT YOU DOING AND GO APPLY TO THIS ENTRY LEVEL CYBER JOB POSTED EARLIER TODAY!!!!
ZERO YOE REQUIRED!!! RUN 🏃🏽 DONT WALK! - Hyatt Hotels Cyber Career and Discounted Rooms HELLO SOMEBODY 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Careers in Cybersecurity
Info Security Analyst
Vulnerability Mgmt
Security Architect
Cloud Security Engineer
IAM Admin/Analyst/Engineer
Risk/Compliance/Governance Analyst
Incident Response
Digital Forensics
IT Auditing
IT Program or Project Manager
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@_misterenigma
@180rae
Lmaoooo it definitely takes 4-5hrs! I just used a pressure cooker most recently and it cut it down to 2 hrs! I was AMAZED at how tender it came out. But never 45 mins 👎🏾
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Get laser focused on your goals and stop procrastinating. You can say you want, you wish, God make a way all you want BUT nothing will change if you don’t act and be consistent. Take action on the life you want! Sacrifice the next six months to a year to live how you want later.
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Your iPhone shows u spent 12+ hrs this week on social apps.
In 12+ hrs you couldve completed multiple trainings, studied, did a free course w/ an exam voucher, applied for jobs, worked on your resume, networked etc., THIS WEEK ALONE
IF YOU WANT THIS, GET RID OF DISTRACTIONS!
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Cybersecurity can really take you far. Once you get in, get some experience under your belt and have a couple certs, you can apply to do contracts overseas in places like Doha, Dubai, Singapore and so on.
Many of these contracts offer housing & food stipends and tax free
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Although
@IBMSecurity
8 week Accelerate program is not accepting new applications til Jan. 2024, you can browse thousands of FREE self-paced/instructor trainings on their site. Study every concept of cybersecurity and better your chances of a high paying future career. Link Below
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Pivot into Tech Study Plan:
1 hour x 5 days a week = 5 hours & weekends off. (20 hours a month)
2 hours x 5 days = weekends off (40 hours a month)
2 hours x 3 days (Saturday-Monday) = 6 hours (24 a month).
Some kind of progress will put you closer to the end goal!
#Suggestions
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I DONT GIVE A DAMN HOW THE ODDS MAY LOOK AGAINST YOU, APPLY TO THE GODDAMN JOB!
“I ain’t got the degree”
“ I ain’t got this requirement”
“I ain’t got experience w/ the software”
You will never be a PERFECT candidate!
If they’re being realistic THEY KNOW THIS!
😒😒😒
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Here is a link to a GRC Interview Prep w/ a boat load of questions and explanations of very important concepts one should know. You can even use this as a handy GRC learning guide. This will help you in interviews and hold convos using GRC verbiage.
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Check Out This ENTRY level GRC position requiring 0-2 years of experience! They make it clear that they’re willing to train if you’re willing to learn. FULLY REMOTE! (The idea that you must transition into cybersec is false! There are entry level roles)
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Trainings, Classes, Bootcamps I’ve taken to grow my career in Cybersecurity/GRC:
GRC Masterclass by
@Gerald_Auger
Simply Cyber School
(Free Women’s Intro Cybersecurity Course
@CyfendryAcademy
IT Audit & Security Bootcamp. Resume, Interview Prep, LI
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GRC jobs pay.
Don’t wanna code, be an engineer, developer, or too technical? That’s cool.
Find your path. Its something for all.
Maybe look into it!
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Next year I plan on sponsoring a couple Comptia Sec+ certs for my followers. I'll cover the costs of your exam and provide a voucher. Paying it forward!
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Im not a mean person, I motivate. Don’t take this personal, BUT
I NEED YOU TO GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER ASAP!
Don’t say what you’re gonna do, GO DO IT!
Cut the distractions, make a schedule/plan AND GET STARTED! You want a better life? Prayers don’t work alone. Sorry.
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If he can do it, you can do it.
Your boy just passed his Security+ exam!!!!
I have zero IT experience. Studied hard for 3 weeks.
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Action Verbs To Use On Your Resume.
Oversaw
Spearheaded
Implemented
Carried out
Deployed
Evaluated
Collaborated
Assessed
Administered
Proposed
Developed
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Three interviews later I got a call on 11/1/2023 at 3:57 PM.
“Hey I have some good news and some bad. What do you want to hear first?”
The bad news.
“Well the bad news is I have to call the other candidate and let them down b/c we chose YOU.
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5+ Staffing/Contract/Consulting Agencies to Gain IT Experience:
- TEKSystems
- Insight Global
- Randstad
- Robert Half
- KForce
- AeroTek
- IBM Consulting
Look at the GRC roles Aston Carter have open now! Google or view on Linkedin! 🔥🔥
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AMEX is hiring for a Info Security Analyst LEVEL 1! Look at the pay range! If this is accurately posted this person could more than likely start at or above 100k.
Info Sec encompass a wider range of cyber not just GRC though. If you enjoy cyber the possibilities are endless.
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I share a bunch of info, tips, & motivational tweets geared towards jump starting a career in cybersecurity - GRC (gov, risk & compliance) roles.
Its FREE info. Much of it is from my personal career journey. I don’t gatekeep. Your blessing won’t ever interfere w/ mine.
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Staffing Agencies to find GRC/IT/Cyber contracts to gain experience:
Motion Recruitment
TEK Systems
Signature Consultants
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I HIGHLY recommend looking into contract opportunities to build experience. I did contract work for three years and gained risk/compliance skills. For one job I applied, had a one off interview, completed onboarding and started ALL within 10 days!! Their processes are 10x faster.
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Accenture, Deloitte Consulting, Insight Global, Beacon Hill, Kelly Services, IBM Consulting, The Judge Group, Apex Systems, Robert Half, Pyramid Consulting Inc., CSI Companies.
Staffing Agencies to find GRC/IT/Cyber contracts to gain experience:
Motion Recruitment
TEK Systems
Signature Consultants
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A GRC 8-12 hour training I also recommend is The GRC Masterclass by
@Gerald_Auger
Simply Cyber school. Last I checked it was $50, could be less, or FREE. It breaks down GRC fundamentals and includes labs. He also has a Youtube channel w/ a bunch of tips for interviewing etc.
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✨ CAREER MANIFESTATION: This could be you 1-2 years from now.
@IBMSecurity
is offering an accelerated cybersecurity program with NO EXPERIENCE required. Say you do that, THEN go into Incident Response for them and make anywhere between $119,000-222,000👏🏾👏🏾 🔥🔥
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Being in a much better financial position as a result of landing my current role in cybersecurity has been truly a blessing for my household and family. All my hard work and effort has paid off and it motivates me to go even further.
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Pivot into Tech Study Plan:
1 hour x 5 days a week = 5 hours & weekends off. (20 hours a month)
2 hours x 5 days = weekends off (40 hours a month)
2 hours x 3 days (Saturday-Monday) = 6 hours (24 a month).
Some kind of progress will put you closer to the end goal!
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You either gon sacrifice six months of your time or be ok staying in the same position. It's your life and career.
Im just here to say you can have alot more and be happier if you made the short sacrifice.
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Point of View: God laughed at my two year plan and made my next two goals happen in four months.
Stay in faith. Be patient. Stay consistent. Give thanks.
Goodnight! 💜💜
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Two years ago I made a third of my current pay.
I paid off over $12k in debt.
Doubled my emergency savings. Close to 12 months of expenses.
My credit score is up 80 points (very good).
I’m preparing to make a real estate investment by Fall 2024.
Life can change…FAST
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I recommend these two books. Expand your vocabulary and train your mind to understand how words should be used. Bonus, you may even learn how to sell yourself in an interview. My dad used to make me read a lot when I was younger. It’s my job to keep learning.
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Week 1 complete in my new Senior GRC Analyst role.
They shipped off my iPhone 15 pro max work phone, Apple monitors, and company credit card today!
I’m excited to FINALLY get the ISACA membership and I can charge my Sec+ exam fees, etc. to this card.
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@flynanced
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 THIS PART…cause do you really own the house or are you paying property taxes to keep the gov from taking it?! 😒
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My linkedin account is solid. Any recruiter can input keywords such as NIST CSF, IT Audit, GRC, Security, etc. and I will appear in their search results.
Easily 10 recruiters in my inbox in the past week or so.
MAKE YOUR LINKEDIN ACCOUNT STANDOUT! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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If you work in the GRC Cybersec space and master PCI-DSS, SOX Control Testing, or FISMA framework, you will never go without a job! Just my personal opinion. These are highly sought after areas of expertise and will forever be in demand on all levels including government.
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I'll post the Sec+ 45 Day Prep and Test guide this week. Lets start on Monday of next week!
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If you want to be applying for jobs by August, then you have roughly EIGHT months to get some things done.
Maybe you get your Sec+, complete a training in a tool (Azure, OneTrust, Archer, ServiceNow, etc. - GRC tools), and work on getting the CRISC.
This is doable in 8 months!
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Attention: We start the Sec+ 45 day challenge this coming Monday June 3, 2024.
Guide will be posted by Saturday 6/1.
We testing anytime between July 17-24th. 7/31 is the last day with the current SY- 601 material before the exam is changed.
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What’s been a game changer though is my resume & mock interviewing.
Once you get the call, that’s where you MUST shine. Never wing it.
I prepared a 2 page document, researched the interviewers & strategically answered the questions using keywords from the JD & their website.
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LISTEN TF UP NOW!!!!!!!
I JUST purchased my Security+ exam and used discount code ( GOOGLESECURITY2024) for 30% off. The price was reduced from $404 to $282!
GO BUY YOUR EXAM NOW!
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I say again…
Personal Advice on pivoting into
#Cybersecurity
with ZERO experience:
- Research the area/roles you want
- Review JOB DESCRIPTIONS for key skills
- Strategize how to acquire said skills
- Obtain skills via trainings, classes, certifications, projects etc.
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I highly recommend this guy set of flashcards on Quizlet. They’re just like the text book. You can tell some ppl made their cards in ways it make sense to them (wording wise) and it was throwing me off.
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There are real entry level roles in GRC.
Some require 0 direct YOE but you will need professional job experience.
It is an easier path of entry compared to most areas in tech.
It is less technical. 9/10 you wont code.
Yes you can transfer your skills.
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Two things you should obtain to increase your chances of landing a cybersec/GRC role (my personal opinion)
A good understanding of basic cyber fundamentals. (Take the sec+ by comptia or take a cybersecurity training by IBM, Microsoft or Google for example)
THEN
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2023 was a great year for me professionally.
February: I completed some additional GRC trainings.
June: Landed my first six-figure tech role in the Gov sector paying $107k.
November: Received an offer of a lifetime w/ a dope org w/ the benefits to match totaling $199k.
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Another certification I recommend after getting the Sec+. Ppl are prepping and passing this in little as 1-3 weeks.
I am excited to announce that I just earned the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Certification from
@Microsoft
. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💃💃💃💃
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45 Day Security+ SY0-601 Challenge
See Study Guide Here:
*Please customize this as you see fit to best help you prepare for the exam. It's a Mon-Fri based guide.
This is an accelerated approach to getting the cert.
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I made it.
I live a comfortable life.
I can afford a nice home, car, luxury trip.
I went from budget vacations to comfortably spending $800+ a night on amazing resorts. I deserve it. I worked my ass off.
I overcame corporate politics and BS.
I treat myself cause I truly put
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I paid $2000 for a tech bootcamp and got a job paying $35k more.
Invest in yourself then sell those skills.
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These are GRC focused certs. I would first complete a foundational cybersec cert.
IBM
Microsoft
Google
Comptia Sec+
All offer trainings and most are free.
Let’s talk about 2 certifications many individuals obtain for GRC and IT Audit careers.
✨CRISC: Certified Risk Information Systems Control.
The CRISC certifies expertise in identifying and managing enterprise IT risk and implementing and maintaining info systems controls.
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Professor Messer has a total of 177 videos on YT covering everything for the Security+.
The videos are anywhere from 2-10 minutes long.
If you do 20 videos a day, you would have reviewed EVERYTHING in 2 weeks. We have six weeks.
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The Udemy course videos with Professor Dion or the YouTube videos with Professor messer will help you a ton!
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Tomorrow is Day 1 of our 45 Day Challenge to get the security+ certification.
I need you to pray, dig deep and push yourself b/c you can do this! Do it for yourself, if not those depending on you to live. This could be the beginning of the change you desire.
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🔔 My Job Alerts Set for Linkedin to find GRC roles:
- Risk Analyst
- GRC Analyst
- IT Compliance Analyst
- IT Audit
- Identity Access Mgmt
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Personal Advice on pivoting into
#Cybersecurity
with ZERO experience:
- Research the area/roles you want
- Review job descriptions for key skills
- Strategize how to acquire said skills
- Obtain skills via trainings, classes, certifications, building a project portfolio,
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I am NO DIFFERENT than you!
I procrastinated like hell.
I started and stopped.
I contemplated quitting.
I lost my fire and got it back.
I just never gave up and kept reminding myself, life can be so much better if I focused for longer sprints.
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Compliance Regulations You Should Know
- HIPPA
- SOC 1 & SOC 2
- SOX
- PCI-DSS
- GDPR
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I have one resume geared towards GRC roles and it’s gotten recruiters approaching me for titles such as:
Info Security Analyst
GRC Analyst
IT Compliance Analyst
IT Risk Project/Program Manager
IT Scrum Master
Senior IT Auditor
Security Governance Analyst
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There is a huge need for IT Project Managers. This role doesn’t need to be overly technical.
You’re overseeing, managing and ensuring a project goes according to plan and budget.
You can learn these skills and become PMP or CAPM certified. PM’s earn $140k on average.
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Hey yall I found this role on Linkedin last night that I MUST SHARE‼️‼️‼️
IT Operation Analyst asking for ONLY ONE to THREE YEARS of experience as an analyst OR in CUSTOMER SERVICE! Its a permanent position fully remote.
#GRC
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Checkout a list of Cybersecurity Apprenticeships (hands-on training opportunities) below and which orgs/companies you can apply to.
@T3chnicalB
posted this on her page and I had to share. Thanks love!
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Cybersecurity jobs are not going away! If anything they’re coming in HOT!
You need to get ready to land a new role or pivot!
Stop moving out of fear. Get your stuff together and be ready to ACT!
Believe in yourself!
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Remember, GRC is one of the less technical areas of cyber so my skills transferred over nicely.
I will continue to pursue and work hard towards building up my cyber knowledge.
Certs I intend to gain: CRISC, CISA, Sec+, MC-900. Always learning. It never ends in tech.
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A young lady landed her first IT Cybersecurity role in less than sixty days completing a tuition FREE training program with Per Scholars. Check them out!!
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In your 20s you hustle, fall down, make mistakes, dig yourself into some debt for sure.
Your 30s, oh baby this is where you start to flourish if you get your mind on track and be strategic.
Just glad it only took me 2.5 years to clean up my mistakes made.
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My Pivot to Tech Journey:
8 years in banking - mortgage/customer service. Switched gears to risk/compliance. Ops Risk, Identity Access Mgmt, etc. which led me to become an Internal Misconduct and Ethics Investigator. Later led to AML/Fraud/Cyber Attack Investigations.
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I'm jotting down roles in cybersecurity to discuss soon. I'm going to find some postings and we can get a better idea of the day to day to hopefully aid some of you in what direction to go in. Cybersecurity can take you down a million paths and we do not have time to waste!
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