Planning your Information Security Career: What you Need to Know

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Presented at InfoSecurityEurope 2019 by

Deshini Brooks-kempler

People: Careers, skills, next-genThe information security sector is one of the most vibrant and growing areas of technology. It is also suffering from a shortage of skilled professionals, with nearly 3million unfilled roles globally and 150,000 in EMEA alone. For those starting out on their infosec career journey, those looking to change career and those wanting to reach the next level, there are many options available to help on the journeyDrawing on the knowledge of leading information security advocate and global education leader Deshini Newman, both from (ISC)2, discover what you need to know to develop your information security career including:The IT skills gap and the new career opportunities it presentsUnderstand the career path options available to youFind out which skills you need to be successful in information securityHow to approach career changing to enter the IT sector later in lifeWhy diversity in the IT sector is bringing new and different perspectives into the workforceAcademic, professional and on the job training routes to improve employability and earning potentialThe importance of communities to share knowledge, make career connections and keep skills up-to-date