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title: "Ep 56: Breaking into cyber thru fed service with Chris Cockburn"
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# Ep 56: Breaking into cyber thru fed service with Chris Cockburn

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Chris Cockburn, cybersecurity advisor for CISA, discusses how to get into cyber with federal jobs. He explains how to match knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) on your resume for USAjobs.gov. Networking with those in roles you want to be in is vital. Ask reqruiters plenty of questions to determine what you want to do and explore strategic partner universities  to potentially get internship opportunities. Most importantly find a mentor. 

 

 

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