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Already have a background in IT? Here are three tips for moving toward a more security-focused role.
Take a cue from Goldilocks: Go after the industry certification thatās ājust right.ā
This entails pursuing a credential that helps augment technical skills with security practices. Many choose the SSCP for its balance between the foundational and technical. SSCP allows you to prove a technical understanding without having to seek a more entry-level certification.
Change your perspective to layer security into the work youāre already doing.
Moving from IT to security is a natural evolution. Once youāve gained the requisite knowledge and put it into practice, itās just a matter of changing perspective. Whether you work on the networking team or the help desk, your job is to make things work ā and make sure they work efficiently.
When jumping into a security role, the mindset has to change from ālet’s make this workā to ālet’s make sure this is working safely.ā With this approach, the transition becomes infinitely easier.
Expect to be constantly challenged and embrace it.
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