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Chris Marks: From Network Technician to Security Management


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About The Guest:
Chris Marks is a cybersecurity professional with a background in engineering and architecture. He has worked in various roles in the cybersecurity field, including system engineer, senior analyst, and security manager. Chris is passionate about helping others enter the cybersecurity industry and is involved in mentoring and advising students at community colleges and universities.

Summary:
Chris Marks shares his journey into the cybersecurity field, starting from his interest in hacking and his involvement in the Tiger Trap Group. He discusses his experience applying for jobs and the challenges he faced before finally landing a position in Dallas. Chris emphasizes the importance of passion in cybersecurity and advises aspiring professionals to focus on their interests rather than just the potential for financial gain. He also highlights the significance of certifications and degrees in opening doors and advancing in the field. Chris concludes by discussing his current role in security management and his desire to help others succeed in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Passion is crucial in the cybersecurity field, as it can help individuals overcome challenges and stay motivated.
  • Certifications and degrees can significantly enhance career opportunities in cybersecurity.
  • Compliance work is an often overlooked but rewarding area of cybersecurity that offers good job prospects.
  • The cybersecurity field offers various career paths, including application security, cloud security, digital forensics, and more.
  • It is essential to stay updated with the latest frameworks and compliance requirements in the cybersecurity industry.

  • Quotes:

    • "If this is not your passion, if this is not your passion, you will get burned out no matter what avenue it goes." -Chris Marks
    • "You need to invest in your offensive line." -Chris Marks
    • "The money will come, but don't get into this for the money because you will not like it." -Chris Marks
    • "We're not the business to make money, but we are the business to save money." -Chris Marks
    • "If you want to do cybersecurity, there's ways. There's universities, there's community colleges. Definitely reach out to people who know it, who've done it, and then see where it takes you." -Chris Marks
    • "Passion is crucial in the cybersecurity field, as it can help individuals overcome challenges and stay motivated." -Chris Marks
    • "Compliance work is an often overlooked but rewarding area of cybersecurity that offers good job prospects." -Chris Marks
    • "The cybersecurity field offers various career paths, including application security, cloud security, digital forensics, and more." -Chris Marks
    • "It is essential to stay updated with the latest frameworks and compliance requirements in the cybersecurity industry." -Chris Marks


    • Socials and Resources:

      https://twitter.com/DaBootWolverine

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-marks-7357441b/

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