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Throughout the first 15 chapters of this book, you have been able to develop your own perspective on the ISSO profession, and you have learned some techniques that can help you succeed in that profession. Once you have your career plan in place and have begun to focus on the next InfoSec function that you want to perform in the ISSO profession, you must begin to plan on getting that next position.
Sometimes an ISSO professional will have some conflicts when it comes to seeking out a new position instead of staying "loyal company employee." There should not be any such conflict, because that should have been resolved in your career development project plan.
If you are happy doing what you are doing and would like to do the same thing for the rest of your life in the same company, then do it. However, one word of caution—in today's corporate world, no position seems to last forever, and it appears that today's corporations do not want their employees to stay forever. So, it is always better to be prepared by having a backup plan in the event you are notified that your services are no longer wanted.
Also remember that it is easier to find a job if you already have a job. So, the best time to find out your worth as an ISSO is to look for advancement opportunities or lateral opportunities to other InfoSec positions while you are still employed. If nothing else, the employment interviews will keep you in practice and help you fine-tune your interview skills and your personal portfolio.
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