Keatron Evans, InfoSec Institute instructor and managing consultant at KM Cyber Security, LLC, discusses the path you can take to become an incident responder. The InfoSec Institute IT security career series aims to break down the path from security newcomer to an elite security practitioner.

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This video covers these questions and more:
When did you become interested in security? (1:15)
Are your milestones still presently applicable? (4:55)
What are the daytoday activities of an incident response expert? (8:32)
What projects or activities should an incident responder be interested in? (13:36)
What certifications should you pursue for a career in incident response? (19:51)
Do most companies have an inhouse incident response pro or is it more contract work? (21:48)
What are some common mistakes incident response aspirants make and how can you avoid them? (26:40)
What one action you can take today that moves you one step closer to incident response? (28:26)

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