In this episode of My Cyber Coach

Host Jason Shockey shares essential strategies for veterans to showcase their military experience and skills in a way that resonates with civilian cybersecurity employers, helping bridge the gap between military service and cybersecurity careers.

Key takeaways for crafting your cybersecurity resume:

* Begin with a strong 2-3 sentence summary highlighting your military experience and specific cybersecurity role target

* Translate military experience into civilian terms - avoid jargon and focus on transferable skills like secure communications and risk assessment

* Create a prominent skills section featuring relevant technical abilities, tools used, and security clearance status

* Showcase certifications prominently - they're crucial differentiators in cybersecurity hiring

* Quantify accomplishments with specific numbers and highlight personal contributions to demonstrate impact

* Tailor each resume to match specific job descriptions - generic resumes don't work in cybersecurity

Remember, as Jason shares from his own experience: the fundamental principles you learned in the military transfer directly to civilian cybersecurity roles. The key is communicating this effectively in your resume.

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.