#48 – Five Steps to Landing Your First Cybersecurity Job


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EFFECTED USERS: Every Listener who seeks a job or a career in Cybersecurity

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SUMMARY: The last 3 episodes have centered around gaining employment in cybersecurity.  This episode ties it all together with step by step instructions for the person who literally wrote the book on the subject.

Bobby Davis Jr. has helped place hundreds of aspiring coders into high-paying tech jobs. He is the founder and president of Core-Techs and the Founder of Coder Foundry, and the author of the book: Breaking the Code: Five Steps to a Life-Changing Software Development Job

Welcome Bobby!

What is the first step a person should take if they want a career change into cybersecurity?

  •  Pick the job
  •  Look for jobs available locally (www.indeed.com)
  • Ask a recruiter for skills of open position
  • Figure out how to learn
  • Do projects
  • Build portfolio
  • Find cybersecurity professionals on YouTube

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David W. Schropfer

David W. Schropfer is a technology executive, author, and speaker with deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at DomainSkate, where he leads growth for an AI-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence platform. As host of the DIY Cyber Guy podcast, David has conducted hundreds of interviews with global experts, making complex topics like ransomware, AI, and quantum risk accessible to business leaders and consumers. He has also moderated panels and delivered keynotes at major industry events, known for translating emerging technologies into actionable insights. David’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding AnchorID (SAFE), a patented zero-trust mobile security platform. He previously launched one of the first SaaS cloud products at SoftZoo.com, grew global telecom revenue at IDT, and advised Fortune 500 companies on mobile commerce and payments with The Luciano Group. He is the author of several books, including Digital Habits and The SmartPhone Wallet, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller in its category. David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

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