how to become an infosec autodidact
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HOW TO BECOME AN INFOSEC AUTODIDACT
Agenda
Who am I?
Career Paths
The “you can’t sit with us” myth
An overly cautious word of caution
InfoSec = Opportunity
InfoSec = Flexibility
Not all security companies are the same
What does a “Security Engineer” do?
Skill Sets – Example #1
Skill Sets – Example #2
Skill Sets – Example #3
Skill Sets – Non-Tech
Potential employers
Broader applicability
Find your purpose
Learning More
Where to start?
Formal education
Online education
Old-school resources
CTFs & other games
Hacking for fun (but maybe not profit)
Conferences
Meetups & local events
Trainings
Research papers
Industry guides & compliance
Networking
Step 1: Trust
Networking strategy
Awkwardness is a part of life
Talk to different types of people
#hatersgonnahate
Contact maintenance
Make friends!
Keeping Up to Date
Socializing
Mainstream news is not ideal
Suggested news sources
Short InfoSec Twitter list
Conclusions
You do you
A closing quote
Questions & contact info