New IT Graduate Seeks Guidance for First Job in Cybersecurity

Just landed a job, what do I do? The poster has secured their first IT job at a firm that plans to train them in business operations before involving them in building the company’s IT and cybersecurity infrastructure from scratch. They are a soon-to-graduate student with no real-world experience, only academic knowledge. The poster is considering starting with an evaluation of the firm’s IT capabilities, equipment, and needs to determine security measures. They are seeking guidance on best practices or a starting blueprint for their responsibilities.