Personal Branding for Your Cyber Career in 2026

LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful career tools in cybersecurity. Recruiters use it to find talent.

Hiring managers use it to validate candidates. Peers use it to build credibility and community. Yet many cyber professionals struggle with what to post, how to show expertise, or how to stand out without feeling uncomfortable or self-promotional.

In this Simply Cyber Skills Stream, Gerald Auger and Mike Miller break down how cybersecurity professionals can use LinkedIn intentionally to increase visibility, build trust, and create career opportunities at any stage. This is not about becoming an influencer or posting every day. It is about learning how to communicate your value, share what you know, and engage in ways that actually matter in the cyber industry.

You will learn how LinkedIn really works for cybersecurity professionals, why your profile and activity matter more than you think, and how small, consistent actions can compound into meaningful opportunities over time.

What You Will Learn:
Why LinkedIn has become a primary platform for cybersecurity hiring and career growth
How recruiters and hiring managers evaluate LinkedIn profiles and activity
How to position your experience and interests without sounding like a resume
Practical ways to create content even if you think you have nothing to say
Simple post ideas that demonstrate expertise, curiosity, and professionalism
How engagement and conversation drive visibility more than posting alone
Why video content accelerates trust and differentiation on LinkedIn
How to build a sustainable system for showing up consistently

Who This Skills Stream Is For:
Cybersecurity professionals at any career stage
Students and career changers trying to break into the industry
Practitioners who want to increase visibility without self-promotion
Professionals who want better opportunities to find them

You will leave this session with a clearer understanding of how LinkedIn fits into your cybersecurity career strategy, practical ideas you can apply immediately, and the confidence to start showing up more intentionally. The goal is progress, not perfection.

Want to Go Deeper?

This Skills Stream is a preview of an upcoming Simply Cyber Academy Workshop focused on building a long-term personal platform beyond LinkedIn.

In the hands-on workshop, Gerald will guide attendees through launching and structuring a YouTube channel for cybersecurity professionals, including video planning, scripting, and promotion strategies that integrate with LinkedIn.

👉 Learn more and register for the Simply Cyber Academy Workshop happening on January 28th, Amplify Your Cyber Career: Personal Branding Workshop, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regis...

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