In episode 104 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Kennidi Ortega, Information Security Analyst at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®).Together, they explore the experience of a first-year analyst and how they might make the most of getting started in a cybersecurity career.Here are some highlights from our episode:01:07. How Kennidi got started in cybersecurity and what led her to the field03:44. What the beginning of Sean's cybersecurity career looked like04:23. The biggest challenges a first-year analyst may face07:56. Helpful resources for getting started in the cybersecurity industry11:58. Which technical skills Kennidi sharpened the quickest in her role16:05. The most important business skills for planning a future in cybersecurity20:13. How an agile mindset in cybersecurity supports career growth23:00. Recommendations on career mapping for first-year analysts28:13. The value of mentorships in cybersecurityResourcesEpisode 103: Education vs. Experience in CybersecurityEpisode 54: How to Get Started in CybersecurityEpisode 15: Cybersecurity Success Takes Soft SkillsEpisode 45: The Importance of MentorshipTryHackMeSANS Cyber Security SummitsPancakesConTrace LabsBackdoors & BreachesRaices CyberCyberWarriorCyber.orgWomen in CyberSecurityIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing [email protected].

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