I wanted to go back into tech, where I could have an impact. I started on a small desktop support team, kept asking questions, and started to hit a lot of security engineering aspects, like setting up access control lists, intrusion prevention, and firewalls. I started realizing that I needed to learn more and started looking around for certifications, but most didn’t seem as complete as I needed. I learned a lot on the job over the years. After working as a security engineer, I was offered an opportunity as a Deputy Information Security Manager. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to leave the technical world and go into management, but I’m glad I did. The C|EH certification gave me that opportunity to get into management. After two and a half years working in that role, I got another opportunity at a large state body, where I’m currently working as the Information Security Manager.
The knowledge, skills, and capabilities that it would give me. I felt that I’d be able to go out into the world, operate as a good security engineer and manager, and go into any area of cybersecurity knowing what I was doing.
