Presented at
ShellCon 2021 Virtual,
Oct. 8, 2021, 2:30 p.m.
(55 minutes)
Finding a role in cybersecurity is hard enough on its own, but how do you stand out in a crowded marketplace. By leveraging your unique skills, experiences, hobbies and interests you can show companies you are more than just a {insert cert title} qualified {insert job title}. Recruiters and HR departments can cast a wide net looking for hard skills, but how are you leveraging your soft skills? Are you showing that you can fit the company culture, vision or goals?
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Chris Elliot
Christopher Elliot is the Director, Corporate Security and Security Operations for SoFi. His "Forrest Gump-like" career has led him to spending 23 years in the Army, in prestigious units like 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment- Delta, NATO and the NSA. His time in Army also kept him in Iraq and Afghanistan for 46 months. His military career started with teletypes and ended with satellites. Since retiring he has worked in numerous roles progressing in title and responsibility in the Information Technology field. His roles post-retirement from the Army have seen him work as a Director of Infrastructure, Manager of Tools and Automation and Senior Manager of Security Operations. He has been lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time for many companies transitioning to new technology or new endeavors. He has spent a large portion of his career evangelizing Automation as a way to exponentially leverage the numerous tools a SOC has at its fingertips. Chris is an avid sports fan (Dodgers, Clippers and Buccaneers).
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