In this episode of My Cyber Coach

Host Jason Shockey provides veterans with practical strategies for handling technical questions while leveraging their military background to demonstrate both technical knowledge and valuable soft skills.

Key takeaways for interview success:

* Master fundamental concepts like the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) - keep explanations clear and concise

* Demonstrate active industry engagement by following cybersecurity blogs and forums - but be ready to discuss specific recent examples

* Use military experience to showcase decision-making under pressure - highlight how these skills transfer to incident response

* Prepare structured responses for technical scenarios like ransomware attacks - show systematic thinking and clear communication

* Let soft skills shine throughout the interview - maintain composure and avoid filler words like "um"

* Research the company's security challenges and tools beforehand - prepare thoughtful questions that show genuine interest

Remember, interviews go both ways - you're also evaluating if the company is the right fit for your next mission. Practice your responses out loud until you can deliver them confidently and naturally.

About My Cyber Coach

Hi, I’m Jason Shockey, a retired U.S. Marine, CISO, and founder of MyCyberPath.com. I have 25+ years of experience in cybersecurity, 20 of which were in the U.S. Military and Intelligence Community leading cyberspace operations, cyber risk management, and cyber incident response. Three of my last 20 years were spent with the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) at the USCYBERCOM/NSA Campus at Ft. Meade leading national level operations.

I know firsthand how challenging it is to transition from military service into civilian life. Military veterans are uniquely qualified for careers in cyber security and I’m here to teach you why.