You've just decided on a career in information security because you think it would be a good match for your highly analytical style, your mathematical abilities, and your attention to detail. However, you don't have any experience working in this industry, and you don't know anyone who does.

What should you do$?$

Search the web for an entry level job or internship in the industry to determine what skills and experience are needed in a new hire.

Take an advanced class in linguistics because you never know what skills might come in handy as a information security specialist.

Consider changing your mind while you still can. Think about other careers that would be a better match for your prior experiences.

Apply to some senior level positions in information security because you already have what it takes to be successful.