Cyber Security is a growing and evolving industry which is fast paced and well paying
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This content was written by AMS Security Consultant, Jake Baker.
Jake Barker was a Military officer who is now the head of information security and major pension administrator.
During the resettlement faze courses like these can be done within 1-2 weeks with grants often covering the cost.
These will provide the credibility and technical understand of IT allowing you to work in IT Support or Cyber Security as a Network Engineer or Cyber Analyst.
CompTIA CySA+
This follows on from the above three courses with a specific focus on Cyber which is nice to have.
In Cyber, there is not a distinctive, authoritative organization for Project Management. Many are competing to become the PRINCE2 of the cyber network.
For a basic management qualification CISMP is the answer.
For an industry ‘Charted’ qualification, CISSP. It does require five years of experience in security, along with an ethical review and exam. At Ex-Mil, we can help you get the experience required in the field.
CISM is another qualification, which is more American based.
Then Agile PM and PRINCE2 are nice to have for Project Management as there are plenty of Cyber Project Management roles out there.
ITIL is IT project management and is another qualification which is nice to have.
As a junior, these will get you a good role as a cyber analyst, along with some good Ex-mil networking of course. Many employers love the skills provided by veterans, as they are productive and are not afraid to speak to people! The hardest part is always getting the foot in the door.
As a senior, this will get you a good role in project management or something similar. Breaking into Cyber as an officer or senior is great through project management with many doing it for years. It allows you to get the foot in the door, as mentioned which can lead you into a 100% Cyber pathway.
