Kickstart Your Cybersecurity Career: Insider Tips, Networking Secrets & Skill Boosts

​Ready to break into IT or cybersecurity but unsure where to start? Join us for an exclusive online event designed for early-career professionals and career changers looking to build a strong foundation in tech. Whether you're in Taiwan or tuning in from abroad, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to launch and grow your career.

​Hear from two seasoned IT and cybersecurity leaders—James Brady, Deputy CISO at Gilead Sciences (USA), and Craig Sheffield, Principal Consultant at Secure Your Business (Kaohsiung, Taiwan)—as they share real-world insights on navigating your career path, building valuable skills, and making meaningful professional connections.

​This interactive Zoom event will cover three key areas: starting strong in entry-level roles, mastering professional networking, and creating a personalized upskilling roadmap with projects and certifications.

​What You’ll Learn

• ​Early Career Paths:
  Discover the most effective entry points—helpdesk, SOC analyst, junior sysadmin, and more—and how each builds critical, transferable skills. Learn why environments with mentorship and role rotation accelerate growth.

• ​Networking That Works:
  Move beyond collecting contacts. Understand how to build authentic relationships, engage in tech communities (like ISSA and OWASP), and leverage platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub to increase visibility and open doors.

• ​Upskilling with Purpose:
  Cut through the noise of certifications and training programs. Get a clear framework for choosing the right certs (like CompTIA Security+ or eJPT), building hands-on projects, and creating a 6–12 month learning plan that delivers results.

​Event Details

​Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Taiwan Time (UTC+8)
Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Hosts:

• ​James Brady – Deputy Chief Information Security Officer & Executive Director, Gilead Sciences (USA)

• ​Craig Sheffield – Consultant/Principal, Secure Your Business (Kaohsiung, Taiwan)
  Sponsored by: Taiwan Mission Group
  Organized by: Echo Church

​Who Should Attend

• ​Aspiring IT and cybersecurity professionals

• ​Career changers entering the tech field

• ​Students and recent graduates

• ​Anyone in Taiwan or internationally seeking guidance on breaking into tech

​Registration

​Secure your spot today to receive the Zoom link and take the first step toward your dream role in cybersecurity or IT.