The Cyber Mentor
They say, if you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there. In the world of cyber, there are many roads. These roads present themselves in the form of prospective employers, possible degrees, and certifications to study for, and potential careers to apply for. Going down the wrong path can cost you time and money.
Grant has been in IT for over 14 years, and in security for more than 8 years. He has never held the same security role for longer than 2.5 years, and that is not by chance. There is a formula, a set of things we need to know and understand to accelerate our development in the cyber industry. It is not a magic formula, but rather a blueprint of the right things, in the right sequence.
The lessons you will learn from Grant cannot be learnt at any university. These are lessons from the trenches, that include anything from what to look out for in an employment contract, to what to study, or how to negotiate a fair salary.
You can either spend the next 10 years figuring it out, bumping your head along the way, potentially wasting money and time as you make these avoidable mistakes, or you can invest in yourself and partner with someone who has already figured it out, and learn from the mistakes and successes of others.
How does it work?
It will consist of three 1 hour long 1 on 1 sessions. These can be via Zoom, Teams, or in-person if you are based in Cape Town. The sessions will broadly follow the following structure:
Session 1
Understanding where you are from an experience, qualification, and certification perspective. We will dig into your motivation for wanting to be in cyber, and your expectations of the role. If the perception is wrong, and the expectations is unreasonable, you will set yourself up for failure.
Session 2
In this sessions, we will delve into ideal and possible future roles. The patch to the ideal job is not a straight one, nor are there industry standard career paths. We will craft a transition and development plan, based on where you are currently and where you wish to be.
Session 3
We will review the development plan and transition plan, along with your resume and milestone plan.
What do you get at the end?
A 2 Year custom development plan!
A transition plan including milestones and timelines.
1 year email access to ask any related questions.
Lifetime access to the community of security professions via the private LinkedIn.
What others are saying?
A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself and helps bring it out of you. For me, that has been Grant Hughes from day one. Grant has inspired, supported, and guided me in shaping my personal and professional growth. Grant possesses the ability of making what seem to be the most complex issues at the time seem minor and easy, and he does this always by demonstrating his CAN-DO attitude. This is one of the many things I have learned from him which I still use today whenever I am faced with complex challenges.
Grant’s emphasis on continuous learning and development, and the importance of keeping a work life balance has given me the determination to achieve great success in my personal and professional capacity. I can say without a doubt that his tireless efforts have helped me become the best version of myself.
Lulamela Qoma
Ecentric Payment Systems
Information Security Analyst
I had the pleasure of being mentored by Grant Hughes, who is an exceptional cybersecurity expert who went above and beyond to help me enhance my skills in the field. His vast knowledge and hands-on experience in cybersecurity were evident from the beginning. He patiently guided me through complex concepts and practical scenarios, making sure I understood the underlying principles thoroughly.
Thanks to Grant’s mentorship, I gained confidence in my abilities and successfully transitioned to a cybersecurity career. I am incredibly grateful for the invaluable guidance I received, and Grant is always a willing advocate to anyone seeking to excel in the cybersecurity field on all things cyber.
Shadli Moses
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
The Nascent Group