Join us for this special three-part series where the N2K Cyber Talent Insights team guides you through effective strategies to develop your cybersecurity team, helping you stay ahead in the constantly changing cybersecurity landscape.  In this episode, we shift our point of view to provide guidance for an individual's first career or perhaps considering a career change transitioning into the field. We discuss a market-driven approach to career development. We also explore how to discover one’s niche in cybersecurity, including how to stand out in this competitive market and align personal interests with career goals. Lastly, we examine the role certifications play when navigating your path throughout the talent acquisition, development, and retention of the cybersecurity workforce management lifecycle.   Explore Cyber Talent Insights N2K’s Cyber Talent Insights provides security leaders measurable and actionable insights on your organization’s current cyber roles and capabilities to maximize your talent investments and build a business case for better hiring, developing, maintaining, and retaining your technical talent pools. Learn how at n2k.com/talent-insights. Connect with the N2K Cyber Workforce team on Linkedin: Dr. Sasha Vanterpool, Cyber Workforce Consultant  Dr. Heather Monthie, Cybersecurity Workforce Consultant Jeff Welgan, Chief Learning Officer Resources for developing your cybersecurity teams: N2K Cyber Workforce Strategy Guide Workforce Media Resources Cyber Talent Acquisition Woes for Enterprises Workforce Intelligence: What it is and why you need it for cyber teams webinar Setting Better Cyber Job Expectations to Attract & Retain Talent webinar