Breaking into Cyber Without Burning Out

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In this episode of Cyber Weekly, host Deo Okello speaks with cybersecurity professional Ariyan Brister about her journey in the field. Ariyan shares insights into her daily life as a SOC engineer, the importance of networking and help desk experience for breaking into cybersecurity, and tips for crafting an effective resume. She discusses the value of building a home lab versus using platforms like TryHackMe, and offers advice on navigating job applications and overcoming imposter syndrome. Ariyan emphasizes the need for aspiring professionals to find their niche and continue learning while also advocating for themselves in their careers.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 A day in the life of a SOC Analyst
03:14 The best way to break into Cyber (Start here)
08:28 Why your resume is getting rejected
12:30 Home Labs vs. TryHackMe: Which is better?
15:15 How to bypass "Impossible" HR requirements
20:10 Navigating burnout: SOC vs. GRC
27:12 The truth about Imposter Syndrome
29:18 Do you really need a degree?
32:32 If I could start over...
34:33 Bringing personality to a technical field