SecPgh's video: How to Get Started in Cybesecurity - john Stoner

JOHN STONER John Stoner will discuss how to get into cybersecurity and discuss some myths and realities about this journey. The presentation will include technical points about important learning foundations and different paths in the field, and some pointers about getting that first real cybersecurity job. Attendees will learn how to get started on a path in cybersecurity, beyond (but including), the traditional bootcamps, and self-study methodologies. John also will take questions and make the end a participative presentation/discussion. Mr. Stoner is a GS14 with the Department of Defense (DoD). Mr. Stoner has over 18 years of experience in the national security and defense sector working a variety of roles, including most recently as a Cyber Threat Analyst, Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst and Cyber Instructor. His experience includes IT, instruction and course design, cyber exercise and testing, penetration testing, threat support, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and Cyber Operations. He holds A+, Net+, CEH, CHFI, CEI, CISD, CASP and CISSP certifications. He also holds a Computer Studies Associates degree from UMUC. He got started in military intelligence and then government cybersecurity by secretly joining the Army when he was 19 and getting married. One of those things worked out really well!