Favorite Parts Of Working In Cybersecurity As A Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Ian, a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, most enjoys the collaborative nature of the industry, citing "very smart, very interesting people" who are "very happy to share their knowledge" and readily mentor others. This collaborative spirit, particularly strong in the "new frontier" of OT cybersecurity, allows for continuous learning and teaching opportunities, shaping strong professional relationships and enriching Ian's career.
Teamwork, Mentorship, Problem-Solving, Communication, Collaboration
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Ian Knutson
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Aleta Technologies Inc.
University of Arizona 2015
Western Governors University Masters of Science Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Computer Science
Technology
Cyber Security and IT
Video Highlights
1. The collaborative and supportive nature of the cybersecurity industry: Ian highlights the willingness of colleagues and instructors to share knowledge and help each other learn.
2. Continuous learning and development: The field demands constant learning, presenting new challenges and opportunities for growth.
3. Mentorship and teaching opportunities: Ian's experience includes mentoring and teaching, which he sees as a privilege and a valuable aspect of the profession.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I have to say, the people. I've had the privilege of working with a lot of very smart, very interesting people. It's interesting to go back to one of the previous questions where you constantly have to learn and ask questions.
For the most part, everybody's very happy to share their knowledge. Everybody's very helpful, and there's a lot of willingness to teach. It's been great to form some professional relationships and learn a lot from certain people.
Even some of the instructors I've had like to maintain contact because they're industry experts. You can email them and say, "Hey, I've got a question about X, Y, Z," and they'll respond, "Oh yeah, it's this," or "Hey, that's a great question. Gimme a week, I'll research it and come back to you."
So it's definitely the people, especially in OT where it's a kind of a new frontier. You have IT folks, and OT folks, and somewhere in the middle are analysts who've done both for a little while.
Both sides want to teach. And then me getting the opportunity to also teach and mentor has also been a privilege. So it's mostly about the people. That's what I really enjoy.