You know what makes you an "infsosec rock star"? First, lets start with what doesn't:
1. Getting sloppy drunk at conference parties
2. Soldering the coolest badge (even though there are some really cool badges)
3. Getting caught up in infosec drama
1/n
1. Getting sloppy drunk at conference parties
2. Soldering the coolest badge (even though there are some really cool badges)
3. Getting caught up in infosec drama
1/n
I could continue the negative list for a LONG time, but I'll stop there. What makes you a "rock star"? (ugh, I'm nauseas just using that term)
1. Mentoring - teach what you know to others
2. Listening to others - none of is as smart as all of us
2/n
1. Mentoring - teach what you know to others
2. Listening to others - none of is as smart as all of us
2/n
3. Securing infrastructure - lots of the real rock stars are completely unknown and work in the shadows doing some of the most important work in our field
4. Researching the unknown - everything known was unknown until someone else found it (and shared it, see #1)
3/n
4. Researching the unknown - everything known was unknown until someone else found it (and shared it, see #1)
3/n
This list could continue on for longer than I have to dedicate to it too. But let me say this:
1. Name dropping that you're friends with "the right people"
2. Social media follower counts
3. Number of cons you've spoken at
None of these make you an infosec "rock star."
4/n
1. Name dropping that you're friends with "the right people"
2. Social media follower counts
3. Number of cons you've spoken at
None of these make you an infosec "rock star."
4/n
Do your own thing. The single most important thing you can do to advance your career is to keep learning each and every day. Anything short of this is selling yourself short. Teach others what you know. Network with others. Don't be "that guy/gal." 5/5
