Cyber professionals who are excellent but overlooked: find out exactly where you stand and what moves you up.Get the free career map
Martin M. Kamethuthe climb, made personal
Q01

Where are you with cybersecurity right now?

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How long have you worked in cybersecurity?

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Do you have a role in cyber or IT today?

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How would you describe your technical skill?

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Have you focused on a domain (cloud, offensive, GRC, and so on)?

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Could you lead a piece of security work end to end?

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Do people come to you as the go-to for a topic?

Q08

How clear is your direction in cyber?

Q09

What is most on your mind right now?

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Where are you with leading a team?

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Are you weighing a bigger move to another organisation?

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Have you considered starting your own thing?

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Do you feel unsure what comes next?

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How visible is your work to employers and leaders?

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Do you mentor or teach others?

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Can you translate security into business terms for a board?

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Have you built systems or frameworks others reuse?

Q18

How much does the field recognise you (talks, writing, your name)?

Q19

Years of deliberate practice in your core area?

Q20

Where do you want to be in two years?

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