Seven Tips for Mentoring Security Newbies

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Offers seven practical tips for mentoring people new to cybersecurity, addressing what areas to focus on, how to avoid overwhelm, how to study and find a job, and which resources to provide. Targets mentors helping entrants into the security industry rather than technical details of specific tools.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 1:27Tom is a newcomer to cybersecurity
3. 3:30Pick a couple to explore
4. 5:38Keep it small
5. 7:13Communication skills
6. 9:21Storytelling
7. 10:06Community

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