reasons veterans are a great fit for cybersecurity

REASONS

CYBERSECURITY

VETERANS ARE A GREAT FIT FOR

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INTRODUCTION


About Christopher Hutchinson and Eleven Fifty Academy

Christopher HutchinsonSenior Vice President of Engagement

In 2020, after running two successful small businesses, Chris Hutchinson decided to return to his passion of connecting community leaders, employers, educational institutions, prospective employees, and government leaders to improve local communities by joining the Eleven Fifty Academy team.

About Eleven Fifty Academy

Eleven Fifty Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused upon high quality, immersive software development, web development and cybersecurity bootcamp courses designed to accelerate the learning curve for people of all ages and skill sets. The mission of Eleven Fifty Academy is to build an ecosystem of tech talent that financially benefits the individual, their employer, and their community.

VETERANS IN THE WORKFORCE


?So why are veterans 37% more likely to be underemployed

This means the requirement to earn certification gives you a chance to learn the new industry of your dreams!

of veterans transitioning to civilian life want to do something totally different than they did while active duty.

The civilian career

market

is based on

professional

certifications and

credentials

55%

Veterans possess both technical and essential skills that employers need thanks to advanced training.

WHAT INDUSTRIES EMPLOY THE MOST VETERANS?


According to the LinkedIn Veteran Opportunity report, the three industries hiring the most veterans are:

UtilitiesDefense

and SpaceGovernment

Administration

These happen to be three of the biggest industries concerned with cybersecurity, but they aren’t the only ones.

cybersecurity jobs are expected to be unfilled by the end of 2021. And there are 5 reasons veterans are uniquely and specially-qualified to excel in cybersecurity.

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1 Cybersecurity is a Role of Intensity

Cyber security is a high-stakes field with a critical mission—protecting civilians and businesses from harm through cybercrime like:


Fighting threats like these means every moment counts—which is why many cybersecurity teams are moving toward military tactics and need leaders like you.

Online Credential Breach: Leaked passwords put users at

risk of compromise

Malware or Ransomware: A malicious program infiltrates a device to achieve criminal goals

Phishing Attack: A hacker poses as a trusted organization

to steal information

2 Cybersecurity Means Combatting Adversaries

Fighting an adversary means being able to think like they do. In both combat and cybersecurity, this means anticipating the strategy and next steps of an enemy organization.


Cybersecurity training helps you achieve the practical skills to support the mental best practices of strategy and perseverance you have already developed.

Symantec reported that in 2019, its sensors blocked

142 million threats per day—and that’s just one cybersecurity company.

3 Cybersecurity Relies on Effective Teamwork

The science of teams in the military has been studied, published on, and even inspired a lot of the best-practices that civilian organizations use today.


You know the success of the mission is more important than any one person’s ego. Though it may not always be easy to work on a team, in an industry like cyber security, it’s essential.

Your military mindset and focus on outcomes, not excuses, will help other civilian employees do better as you lead by example.

4 Cybersecurity Requires (and Rewards) Adaptation

Veterans are used to adapting to new orders, circumstances of living, and colleagues on a regular basis. Cybersecurity is also a field that requires an adaptable work style.


No matter where you end up working, you could become the next target.

That means dropping

everything to

respond—then picking

up where you left off

once the threat is

neutralized.

University of Maryland reports that hackers attack an organization every

39 seconds.

5 Cybersecurity Means Dedication to Service

At its core, cyber security is a profession of service.

This industry is dedicated to protecting those at risk and serving the good of the people—a common value of your military service.


CYBERSECURITY JOB TRAINING


The Eleven Fifty Cybersecurity Bootcamps prepare you with two CompTIA+ industry certifications.

Just like choosing a branch of the military and talking with leadership about your specialization, your career path in cybersecurity is shaped by the way you want to serve.

• These empower you to launch a great career in 14-26 weeks.

Then, you can complete more specialized certification as you

grow your experience.

• Some help companies achieve cloud security, while others focus on

email protection, preventing identity theft, or any number of other needs.

CYBERSECURITY TRAINING AND THE GI BILL

A cybersecurity bootcamp provides a great alternative to VET TEC training, especially in states like Indiana where there aren’t any VET TEC training providers.

• Bootcamps are a great way to get practical career education fully-covered by your GI Bill benefits, without taking on student loans.

• We may even be able to provide a stipend for books and housing!

• Plus, you will be prepared for a high-paying, highly-rewarding job in a matter of months.


In cybersecurity, your military experience will not just be respected, but also provides essential skills that make you stand out in your work environment.


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