Chapter 1

Question 1

Hint no 1 (Cyber security professional)

Answer 1

Have a strong ground, and study the basics of cyber security.

Question 2

Hint no 2 (Cyber security professional)

Answer 2

Don’t forget the soft skills.
- communication: know how to speak with stakeholders and technical personell
- persuasion: why are your suggestions relevant?
- team work: know how to delegate, trust your buddies, ask for support
- presentation skills: self explaned

Question 3

Hint no 3 (Cyber security professional)

Answer 3

Learn how to learn. Invest time in a methodology that works for you.

Question 4

Hint no 4 (Cyber security professional)

Answer 4

Make a networking. Go to events or have a community. invest more time in Linkedin.

Question 5

Hint no 5 (Cyber security professional)

Answer 5

Be careful with impostor syndrome. It is common to feel like you don’t know enough. Value your background and be confident.

Question 6

Hint no 1 (Success in career)

Answer 6

Set clear and specific goals. This will give you a sense of direction and purpose. Write down your goals and make sure they are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). My next goal is to achieve a CCSP certification in 24.

Question 7

Hint no 2 (Success in career)

Answer 7

Develop a plan. Once you have set your goals, develop a plan to achieve them. Break down your plan into smaller, manageable tasks and set a deadline. I plan to read the book CCSP once, then book the exam. Then, I’ll read the book once again creating cards.

Question 8

Hint no 3 (Success in career)

Answer 8

Stay disciplined and focused. Success requires discipline and focus. Stay committed to your plan and stay focused on the task at hand. Avoid distractions and stay on track.

Question 9

Hint no 4 (Success in career)

Answer 9

Believe in yourself. Successful people believe in themselves and their abilities. Believe that you can achieve your goals and overcome any obstacle.

Question 10

Hint no 5 (Success in career)

Answer 10

Avoid Distractions at ALL costs. Don’t read social medial and don’t seek for news all the time. Your brain gets an easy reward with it and your dopamine will be lessened for the other tasks. Instead, read a book or go to brainscape.

Question 11

Hint no 6 (Success in career)

Answer 11

Surround yourself with positive people. The people you surround yourself with can have a big impact on your success. Surround yourself with supportive and positive people who will encourage and inspire you.

Question 12

Hint no 7 (Success in career)

Answer 12

Take care of your physical and mental well-being. Take care of yourself by eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. Also, take time to relax and de-stress.

Question 13

Hint no 8 (Success in career)

Answer 13

Stay persistent. Don’t give up in the face of obstacles and challenges. Stay committed to your goals and keep pushing forward.

Question 14

Hint no 9 (Success in career)

Answer 14

Celebrate your successes:
Celebrate your successes and accomplishments along the way. Recognize the progress you’ve made and the goals you’ve achieved.

Question 15

Hint no 10 (Success in career)

Answer 15

Learn from your failures. Failure is a part of success. Learn from your mistakes and use them as an opportunity to grow and improve.