Using the CEH to create an ethical hacker career path

Infosec and Cyber Work Hacks are helping train the red teamers and blue teamers of tomorrow with our boot camps and study materials for the CEH exam. But how does ethical hacking proficiency translate into a satisfying career? Infosec’s CEH boot camp instructor Akyl Phillips has plenty of strategies to help you get focused and stay focused on your studies, some excellent tips for keeping on top of the latest security changes and innovations, and how you’re going to push past uncertainty and into the work of putting one foot in front of another in your quest to become a bona-fide, in-demand ethical hacker! Keep the enthusiasm up when you check out today’s Cyber Work Hack. 0:00 - Ethical hacker career1:57 - Testing for the CEH certification2:55 - Career paths to pursue with CEH certification5:08 - Working in pentesting or ethical hacking7:55 - Unglamours side of ethical hacking 9:49 - How to keep up with new tech11:39 - Switching careers to ethical hacking12:45 - Preparing for a CEH role interview13:23 - Don't fear a cybersecurity career15:03 - Outro– Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.