"Don't jump into becoming a QSA for a year and think 'I'm now going to go somewhere else and make a ton of money.' Spend some time really learning. That's the advantage to this job you can get so much experience so quickly and get exposure to so many aspects of cybersecurity."

Breaking the barrier to the cybersecurity workforce can be difficult, especially if you don't know where to start. Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) and Gary Glover (CISSP, CISA, QSA, PA-QSA) explain the steps one should take when wanting to become a QSA (Qualified Security Assessor).

Listen to learn:
-What to learn when becoming a QSA
-Day in the life of a QSA
-Is becoming a QSA right for you?

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

A note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.

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