On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Lee Clayton. Lee is a cybersecurity professional specializing in security control implementation and cyber tooling. He’s worked in the Department of Defense sector, as well as in startups and the financial industry.Lee is focused on making the transition into tech clearer for others by sharing the practical skills that matter most.He’ll be sharing his journey into cybersecurity, what it’s like working across different sectors, and tips for those looking to get into the field.Join my newsletter for FREE resume templates, courses and other resources to break into tech https://juwonthetechie.kit.com/d663896169𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechieThreads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechieIG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechieCONNECT WITH LEELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeclayton1995/For Career Coaching: https://calendly.com/claytalksCHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:20 - Why Tech?4:05 - Leaving the Military for Tech14:00 - IT Support to Cybersecurity18:00 - Learning Tech Skills20:30 - $150k vs $250k22:30 - Homelabs27:20 - IT Project Management36:25 - Picking a Path40:05 - Networking46:08 - Mentorship48:10 - Salary Progression50:20 - Final Words and Plugs53:20 - Conclusion
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