BSides Atlanta 2024

Aaron Butler

Aaron Butler, before anything else, is but a simple black guy with a laptop. As Founder of the BlackHack Society, Home for Ethical Hackers, he has been in the hacker world for 20 years and has a background in Network Engineering, Linux, Incident Response, GRC, and Product IOT Security. When he's not hacking the planet and convincing people that there's a (non-existent) pool on the roof they should -totally- check out, he's out traveling looking for his next great experience, looking to try new foods, or attending conferences, festivals, and events.


Session

09-14
16:00
50min
Breaking Into Your Cybersecurity Career, by BlackHack Society!
Aaron Butler

This lecture will provide aspiring cybersecurity professionals with practical guidance on entering the field.
He'll cover:

  • Essential skills and knowledge areas
  • Educational pathways and certifications
  • Building hands-on experience
  • Networking and job search strategies
  • Common entry-level roles and career trajectories

Whether you're a student, career changer, or IT professional looking to specialize, this session will not only equip you with actionable steps to launch your cybersecurity career, but also inform you of market trend data, entertain you with relatable anecdotal stories, and inspire you to pursue a career within the Cybsecurity Industry.

Tactics
Room 300