As a career changer herself, Carolyn moved into cyber security 10 years ago and thinks it is a great career option for people looking at making a change and taking advantage of their transferable career skills.

​Cyber security isn’t just for technical experts or people with computer science degrees. It’s for problem-solvers, communicators, critical thinkers, and people who care about making a difference. If you’ve ever felt cyber security isn’t “for people like you”, it’s time to challenge that narrative.

​In this session we’ll cover:

• ​The landscape of cyber security. What are the main roles people will see advertised and where is demand growing?
• ​Logistics and practical questions: Typical starting salaries/hours/flexibility/remote vs in the office opportunities?
• ​Who are the main employers and what skills do they most want to see?
• ​What assessment processes can most people expect to experience?
• ​What are the main skills you need to be great in this field/sector?
• ​Which employers might be stronger targets for Brave Starts members to look at and network with?
• ​If people want to explore further, what are the main routes into the profession?

About Carolyn Yates

​Carolyn is a qualified security professional having moved into cyber security following a varied career as a chartered mechanical engineer. Leading after-school clubs in maths and computing sparked her interest in cyber security and teaching. This ultimately led to her career change.  

She has extensive experience of cyber security auditing, training and consultancy in a range of sectors including education,​ technology, finance and manufacturing.  

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