9. Assess own skills against those required for a career in cyber security (AC 2.3)

I'll compare my skills to this job listing for Penetration Tester at Gallagher. Requirements:

  1. Experience as a Penetration tester with proven expertise in web application testing, internal blackbox testing, cloud, and WiFi assessments.

  2. Previous experience in an IT (helpdesk/IT support) with solid understanding of networking, Windows Active Directory, and Windows/Linux systems

  3. Knowledge of OWASP vulnerabilities and experience in webapp and infrastructure pentesting

  4. Must have or be working towards OSCP/CRT or equivalent

  5. Enthusiastic about cybersecurity, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn and develop

  6. Certifications like CPSA, Sec+, CEH, Pentest+, PPNT

  7. Industry cybersecurity experience

  8. Experience with vulnerability scanning technologies

And then there's me:

  1. No experience with Penetration testing

  2. No experience in helpdesk or IT support, but good understanding of Windows and Linux

  3. I have basic understanding of OWASP vulnerabilities and have done a room on OWASP on Tryhackme

  4. I don't have OSCP, but have used some of tool used in Kali Linux.

  5. I'm definitely enthusiastic about cyber security, I have good communication skills, and a definite willingness to learn and develop.

  6. I have none of these certificates, but I am working towards the A+ certificate which is on the same learning path as is Sec+

  7. No industry cybersecurity experience as of yet

  8. No experience with vulnerability scanning technologies

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