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Engineering My Way Into InfoSec

Offered By: BSidesLV via YouTube

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Security BSides Courses Career Development Courses Research Skills Courses Certifications Courses Mentorship Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the journey of transitioning into information security through this insightful conference talk delivered at BSidesLV 2017. Learn from Nitha Suresh's personal experience as she shares her path from engineering to InfoSec, covering crucial aspects such as choosing the right master's program, pursuing relevant certifications, and developing a passion for the field. Gain valuable insights on conducting research, setting up a lab environment, and overcoming challenges faced along the way. Discover the unique perspective of being a woman in the industry and understand the importance of hacking your own company to improve security. Receive practical advice on defining your passion, finding mentors, networking effectively, and experimenting with various security tools and techniques. Draw inspiration from achievers in the field and equip yourself with strategies to successfully engineer your way into the world of information security.

Syllabus

Introduction
Who am I
How it all began
Choosing Masters
Certifications
Passion
Research
Lab
Challenges
Learning the hard way
Joys of being a woman
Hack your company
Define your passion
Find a mentor
Get connected
Play around
Achievers


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BSidesLV

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