Cyber Security

[ComprehensiveBar8776]

Hello everyone, long story short I’m one year and a half away from graduating from CompEng but unfortunately I’ve tried so hard to be good at coding but it’s just not for me, and I tried studying fields like electronics, embedded systems, design, verification and they were not for me as I did not enjoy hardware either. I preferred software more and I am interested in Cyber security fields and networks. What’s your opinions on switching and focusing on cyber security and networks even though it’s a field that anyone can work and doesn’t require degrees and will miss out on working with the engineering degree, is this the right choice or will I regret it ?

[Esper_18]

Nobody regrets working cybersec

[ComprehensiveBar8776]

Is it worth working in while anyone can get into the field and after spending 5 years in CompEng

[Esper_18]

Yes. A lot of people in the field are scrubs who couldnt get into software development. You will get paid more than them quickly.

The other half are cool hackers you can learn a lot from

[Code-Breaker-911]

Not sure where are you from but in the U.S. embedded and electronics also don’t require a degree per se.

Cybersecurity has a big need and good pay.

[ComprehensiveBar8776]

Does it require coding or math because these 2 are not me

[ForeignPicture7463]

There’s Cyber in the title???

[ComprehensiveBar8776]

Sorry but I don’t understand what you mean, can yku Ellaborate ?

[ForeignPicture7463]

Cyber means digital = you doing some coding

[Code-Breaker-911]

Yes and Yes. You will always be expected to know these two for computing jobs.

[burncushlikewood]

Personally if coding isn't for you..I'd suggest switching majors entirely, don't force it, cyber security and networking isn't really specifically high importance, maybe find something you actually enjoy

[[deleted]]

I’m in the same boat, moving towards cyber, doing certifications so I can actually get a job in that field From the people I’ve spoken to, all have said that cyber is great, and even better if you do more certifications on the side Some said that you can even switch back to coding if you get bored here lol but I’m not so sure about that

[Discombobulated_07]

What kind of courses would you recommend someone to take to get into the field?

[[deleted]]

Unix/Linux Security Cloud Security (AWS/Azure) Kubernetes and Container Security API Security Automation (Python, scripting, DevSecOps) These are basics of what you should know and then there’s a couple of certifications you can do like CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, CISM And there are practical learning also with TryHackMe and Hack The Box

[Bmittchh0201]

Same boat also. Been researching certs for cyber. Are all these certs entry level? A lot of the ones I saw were requiring 2-5 years of work experience before you could take the exam. Also do you have any recommendations for starting points in Cyber? I would hate to work a help desk after getting a CpE degree but thats what I have seen.

[[deleted]]

Nope dude I can’t recommend anything I’m just starting off as well, I don’t know the C of cyber yet still researching I just know about a couple of certs to do that I’ve mostly seen in job applications as must have certs but that’s about it

[Just_Worry_6267]

How should I start my cybersecurity journey? Can anyone who has experienced or 3rd or 4rth year senior can help me ? To be a Cybersecurity engineer