EP 82: From Truck Driver to Cybersecurity Analyst with Mike Hillman
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/82/
\n\nIn this episode, we get to learn about our guest\u2019s inspirational story as he went from truck driver to Cybersecurity Analyst in less than 15 months.
\n\nMike Hillman, former truck driver and current SOC Analyst, goes over his exact roadmap to transition into Cybersecurity without any previous experience, the certifications he acquired, and the courses he took.
\n\nJason and Kip share with us how hiring managers think when they are looking for a new hire, and highlight some of their tips to get hired with no experience.
\n\nYou will also learn that it takes more than just certifications to have a successful career in Cybersecurity. Having hands-on experience, as Mike mentions, is helpful and that if he could turn back time he would start hands-on practice from Day 1.
\n\nWhat You\u2019ll Learn
\n\n\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Why choose Cybersecurity of all IT fields?
\n\n\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0How did Mike Transition from Truck driving to Cybersecurity Analysis?
\n\n\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0How to get hired with no experience?
\n\nRelevant Websites For This Episode
\n\n\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0https://www.stationx.net/
\n\n\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0https://www.antisyphontraining.com/soc-core-skills-w-john-strand/
\n\nOther Relevant Episodes
\n\n\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Episode 64 - How I Got My First Cybersecurity Analyst Job with Sebastian Whiting
\n\n\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Episode 59 - Five things to know before you get into Cybersecurity
\n\n\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Episode 58 - How to Get Hired With No Experience