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Ayman Elsawah

Breaking IN: A Practical Guide to Starting a Career in Information Security Kindle Edition

by Ayman Elsawah (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Are you NEW to the Information Security field?

LOST trying to figure a way to get a job as a Security Analyst?

OVERWHELMED by all the information out there and not sure where to start?

Can't afford $$$$ for certifications?

If so, this book is for you.

In this book, you will learn:

The Information Security Culture
Different jobs in the Information Security Field
The passion needed to be successful in the field
What life is like as an Information Security Professional
How to find the information you're looking for
Next steps to educate yourself

This book is designed to be the first book on your journey into a career in Information Security.This book is for:

Those looking for a career in Information Security
Those looking to service the Information Security industry and want to understand more about it
Those who have been given the responsibility of Infosec (accidentally or not) and would like a primer on it

From the Author:

I have been asked time and again how to get into the field. If you sat me down for a couple hours, this is exactly what I would say. I tried to make this book as concise as possible so that it's easy to consume. Everyone's experience is different, so it's hard to put you in a mold, which is why I have the podcast to go along with it. The Podcast is a free resource anyone in the world can use to learn from other's experiences.

Ayman Elsawah is the Host of the Getting Into Infosec Podcast (gettingintoinfosec.com)

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January 21, 2019
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I purchased the kindle book last night and just finished it. It was a great "mini-mentoring" session, and I felt encouraged to persevere. I plan to listen to the podcasts regularly. As a woman getting into InfoSec, I feel as though I have been alone my entire life, learning and self-teaching with no real guidance or mentorship. -Anonymous
THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING I would have told my mentee if he'd asked about my area of IT, but that it was going to take me a year of trial & error with info interviews to get at. You just gave me back WEEKS worth of my lunch breaks. -Katie

If you want to start a career in Infosec. @coffeewithayman has a book and podcast about that subject and are both great. I was even a guest once. -Jack Rhysider (Host of Darknet Diaries)

I am not a tech guy at all but I thought the book had good general advice and wisdom.
- Tarek Ellaicy

Check out this book from a great guy! It's insightful and meant to offer advice about how to get started.
- Infosecjon (@infosecjon)
Just finished new book by @coffeewithayman on getting into Infosec. It can be hard to know where to start studying, so I was really happy to find some great actionable tips in his book. -Hillary Aydt (twitter.com/robot_wombat/status/1093916267633881088)
Jump on it people! good book!
- Michael Haag (@mrh44g)

From the Author

I have been asked time and again how to get into the field.If you sat me down for a couple hours, this is exactly what I would say. I tried to make this book as concise as possible so that it's easy to consume and understand. Everyone's experience is different, so it's hard to put you in a mold, which is why I have the podcast to go along with it. The Podcast is a free resource anyone in the world can use to learn from other's experiences. GettingIntoInfosec.com

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07N15GTPC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independent
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Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 118 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1794628823
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Best Sellers Rank: #3,518,848 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,006 in Security Certifications
- #1,970 in Information Technology
- #2,637 in Certification, Training & Reference
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Ayman Elsawah has always had a passion for helping others. Friends and students alike often come to him for career advice. He has been on the other side, and believes in helping save others time on their journey in their career. He teaches cybersecurity at local colleges, has taught a cybersecurity bootcamp, and has even started a podcast (gettingintoinfosec.com) on the subject.

You can reach him on Twitter (@coffeewithayman).

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Great Book For Breaking Into InfoSec
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019
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This is a great entry level book for anyone wanting to start a career in Information Security and doesn’t know where to start. With all the information out there it can be overwhelming not knowing where to focus your energy or even what to do first. The author clearly states what he will be discussing and that the book is not a technical one just one that will help point you in the right direction and what to do in order to break into Information Security. It is a quick read and I really enjoyed it. I also got some great tips on how to break into this career field.

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Jose Rivero
Amazing Read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019
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This book addresses many of the fears that individuals, such as myself, face when trying to “break into” infosec. I found this book especially interesting because I am transitioning into infosec after 20 years in law enforcement. Ayman gives practical advice and provides readers with a plethora of valuable resources. Moreover, he creates a roadmap of exercises that readers can conduct on their home network, teaching readers how to secure themselves first. I found this book to be an enjoyable read and once I started, I could not put it down. Ayman gives readers the option to tune into his podcast, a resource which has been invaluable in my quest to learn about infosec. Ayman is serious when he provides his contact information and has been generous enough to correspond with me on several occasions, offering career advice and helping me on my quest. Through this book, Ayman can be a mentor to all of us. Great work Ayman!

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W. La
Great read and intro to Information Security
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2020
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The author does a great job of setting expectations up front in terms of what this book is and isn’t. Written in a very friendly and inviting matter, the content and presentation is balanced to help readers learn more about the evolution of the field through the variety of links provided while also providing a few overarching philosophies of how one should approach a career in this type of field. The book also does a good job of illustrating some of the recent and common attacks that have been made public, and provides a recommendation as well as his own history of how he got into the field. All in all, an enjoyable and entertaining read!

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Duane Harris
Lacking and it is not really a good indepth book and it very generic
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
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I did not like this book as it was not helpful at all. Very barebone and generic for most the most part. And the author did not push much about DoD gigs. Also failed to mention that certifications are a must as he brush it off as a not really a necessity. There was a printing error on page 73 and 75 and could read the job description that he felt were good and bad example,

He claimed he wrote hundreds of pages - well if that was the case he then should have taken the time to edit it and made it a bigger in-depth book. This felt like a rushed job and a quick attempt to make some pocket money.

It would have been better to use real-world case and how they could be prevented as opposed to making up a really lame generic scenario.

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P. Denny
Concise wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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I plan on referring back to this book frequently on my journey. Thank you Ayman for your book and podcast, it is truly inspiring. I plan on implementing as much of this books recommendations ASAP. To anyone looking to get into infosec. This book is a great map to get you going.

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Raza
A solid guide to get into info sec
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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This book is a solid guide to understanding what it takes to get a job in information security.

If you’re a recent grad looking to get into the field, or a veteran of another industry, you’ll learn the history, the lingo, and the mindset you need to break into information security.

The author breaks down that you don’t even have to be technical to get a job in information security - strong analytical skills and an appreciation of process are more valuable than being a programmer or having a network engineering background.

It was an enjoyable and informative read.

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MAH
Excellent resource for starting a career in infosec.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019
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If you are interested in infosec you owe it to yourself to get this book. If you aren't sure if its for you this is the cheapest way to find out. If you are just starting out the book is filled with lessons learned from experience and strategies for progressing in the field with contemporary knowledge of someone in the field. The author also runs a podcast about infosec where he interviews all sorts of people in the field. Author knows what he's talking about. Give it a shot.

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Greg Allen
Great compilation of resources and advice
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
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An enjoyable read from cover to final page. A concise look at the industry with some excellent advice for someone like myself.

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Bilal Yassin
a must read for those who are looking to get into Cyber Security and in need of some insight.
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2019
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Ayman takes you through his journey in Cyber Security as if you are having a coffee with him in person.
I recommend this book for those don't know where to start in Cyber Security and looking for some advice.

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