Re: breaking in to security, trying to get answers

[Russell Eubanks <securityeverafter () gmail com>]

SANS listed 50 different paths to getting into and becoming competent  
in security:

http://www.sans.edu/research/leadership-laboratory/article/path-to-infosec


On Feb 25, 2012, at 6:30 AM, Kevin Shaw wrote:

> I went the start from scratch route, after doing help desk then  
> moving to something like post sales and QA, my resume was picked off  
> monster because I was located near the place that needed entry level  
> type intrusion analysts. Back then getting moved or promoted into  
> other areas was easy if you demonstrated aptitude and a willingness  
> to learn more. I think the same holds true today, but finding those  
> doors in can be harder with established SOCs and similar who often  
> are more critical of experience and may be looking for more senior  
> people. You almost need an internship type program.
>
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