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“Hack Your Life:

How to get a job in cybersecurity…

and help save the world”

By Spencer Cobb

“Hack Your Life is an invaluable guide for anyone looking to enter the field, whether you’re just starting out or seeking a new path. His practical advice and personal stories will inspire the next generation of cyber defenders.”

Yonesy Nunez
5x CISO Global Cybersecurity & Risk Executive | Board Director | Industry Thought Leader and Trusted Advisor to Fortune 500s

“If you’ve been hesitant to dive into a career in cybersecurity because you’re not sure where to start, this book is your perfect guide. Spencer Cobb, with over 25 years of experience in the cyber and tech industries, shares expert insights that will help you navigate your career path and make informed decisions. A career in cybersecurity can be incredibly fulfilling, so take the leap! Best of luck as you embark on this exciting journey!”

Renee Guttmann
Fortune 50 Chief Information Security Officer: VC Advisor: Startup Advisor: Giving back to the cybersecurity community

“Spencer provides a great reference of foundational information to take the mystery out of the cybersecurity industry. He provides practical reference to different companies, roles, interviewing, security controls, attacks, threat actors, and even describes how startups work, are funded, and what an “exit” is. This book is a useful reference for those wanting to learn about, enter, or transition into a career in cybersecurity.”

Endorsements

This has been really fun to read. I feel like I’ve learned a lot and also feel more empowered even though I’m not seeking a cyber role. It definitely made me self-reflect and consider how certain things work at our company, and how I can advocate more for myself given the value I bring. I think any young professional or college student will gain a lot of valuable information and insights from this, even if they are not looking into cybersecurity for a job.

I especially liked the idea of focusing on all of the non-technical roles you can have within the industry. That was one of my favorite parts of the book and honestly I think one of the most important messages: there’s a misconception that in order to do a job, you have to work in that job’s industry.

You can work in an industry without being in a specialized role for that industry. Spencer discusses how you can be in sales or marketing or HR or Ops at a cybersecurity company. I was so glad to see the focus on the types of roles someone could play!

I would recommend this book to anyone who is considering going into cybersecurity. Spencer lays out very clearly everything someone needs to know about cybersecurity, hacking and key concepts about the cybersecurity industry that will really provide a baseline for a newcomer. I especially like the way the path to finding a job allows the readers to envision how their skillsets can apply to specific jobs whether on the business or technical side. Finally, any job seeker will gleen some valuable information from the tips on networking, finding opportunities, preparing for and nailing the job interview.

This is a must read for any person who is just getting into cybersecurity. Spencer provides easy to understand explanations about the principles of cybersecurity and hacking and plenty of information about what you need to know to feel confident on your job hunt. The “who is hacking whom” section helps put global hacking into context. His advice deciding whether you should pursue a business or technical role is especially good. He shows newcomers to the industry that there are plenty of roles for people who are not engineers ( sales, marketing, operations) and the sections on preparing for interviews are on point.