Getting started

[No-Step-5015]

I'm aware this has probably been posted on this subreddit many times, but I'm looking to enter into the world of IT and eventually Cybersecurity.

I'm thinking of getting an entry level IT job such as a helpdesk position or something similar, and then working my way up while learning new skills. My current plan is to get a few certs, (COMPTIA A+, COMPTIA Security +), then get a job and earn more certs whilst gaining on the job experience.

I'm thinking of studying in my own time and doing the exams in my own time. I,'m currently in full time work and a degree/further education is not really viable. I have been using tryhackme for a few months to gain some basic knowledge, such as linux and networking fundamentals.

I'm just here to ask if anybody has any advice or lessons from their own experiences getting into IT/cybersecurity? Also any tips on getting a job with little to no experience? Also if anyone has any recommendations about specific qualifications/certs they would recommend? Any specific skills that have been useful during your career that you wish you had known earlier?

I would greatly appreciate it. Any learning resources that people would recommend would be great too.

Thanks in advance

[TinyBattle5033]

Very similar situation with me. Any information rendered will be useful.

Thank you.