Infosec Career Hacking: Sell Your Skillz, Not Your Soul

Even though the content in this book sways from one end of the information security spectrum to the other reaching the point of identity crisis, I really like its approach. I speak on this topic quite often and I'm finding it's the one area of information security that has remained mostly untouched - yet desperately needed - in this hot field. There are several success-related topics missing, but overall this book is a good read for those looking to take their information security careers to the next level.

Although the background feel of this book is to help those who are/were hackers (possibly in the illegal sense of the term) be able to apply their skills legitimately, those with any kind of information technology background can greatly benefit. From the start, the authors delve right into getting the reader thinking about getting a job in the recently exploding information security field. They apply proper mindset as to what the reader should consider, how they should approach tactical job searches, prepare resumes and gather intelligence on obtaining their first infosec job (NOTE: NOT their DREAM infosec job; its geared at getting you your first job and they are very clear about this.). Overall, the information was presented in a highly positive and informative mannerand the book is a quick read with plenty of helpful advice. Highly recommended.

If you are looking to get into security as a career, read InfoSec Career Hacking. Good book!!

I enjoyed reading this book and I kept thinking to myself, "I wished this book would have existed when I tried to break into Information Security/Information Assurance. So far I've had a pretty successful IA career and as I read each chapter of the book I realized that I basically followed almost all of the books suggestions, some by my own plans and some by accident. This book is definitely authored by an all-star cast so I was excited to crack the seal. I liked the sections on employment opportunities and who's hiring. The brief IA overview was definitely necessary. I was also fond of the Laws of Security content. I've never thought about those laws and how true they really are. When I get time my friend and I plan to use the Creating an Attack Lab content. It was a good collection of theory and tool descriptions. Overall this book is a good read and even though I've been in the Information Assurance field for over 8 years now I plan to use it as a reference and to build me an attack lab ASAP. All IA/Infosec newbies should read this....it could have saved me some stress when I was just a noob! Mark Cavey, CISSP-ISSAP, IAM, IEM, CHS Senior Computer Network Defense Engineer

Do you desire a job in Information Security? If so, "InfoSec Career Hacking, Sell Your Skillz, Not your Soul" is the information you have been seeking. It covers pertinent security laws, preparation you must complete prior to submitting an application, how to evaluate information security position listings, résumés, pros and cons of certifications, ethics, corporate culture, and presenting your skills in the best light throughout the interview process. The text was meant for individuals knowledgeable in information security or seeking to become knowledgeable. If you need a yardstick to measure your abilities against in security, encryption, client-server, IDS, firewalls, root kits, and building your own working lab to practice attack and defense, this book was meant for you. David Burris, Ph.D., CCP