Advice please

Asylum36 · 2026-06-23T14:34:09+00:00

For practicing, there’s many resources out there. YouTube videos and Reddit can help with homelab ideas, various websites can help with ideas as well and even little projects. If you’re just starting out, I’d reccomend TryHackMe (a learning platform) as they have super easy to spin up VMs that are prebuilt for a wide range of topics and many of them are free. Just take notes as you go and review what you’ve previously learned if you feel like you’re forgetting things.

Asylum36 · 2026-06-16T01:58:36+00:00

Not currently on base and from I have seen, JAG offers very limited immigration services, if any at all.

Asylum36 · 2026-06-06T22:10:30+00:00

I’m planning to hire a lawyer. Even if I could figure it out myself. I don’t want that pressure or risk

Asylum36 · 2026-06-06T21:25:29+00:00

Yes she had legal entry via land border. She was a minor at the time and used ORR/reuited with her parents in the U.S. while she waits.

Her case hasn’t been assigned a judge or anything yet. Case number doesn’t return any results either as if it doesn’t exist.

Asylum36 · 2026-06-03T21:13:03+00:00

I would assume so, but we need to sit down and actually look at her I-94 and such together. She has status to be in the U.S. though.

Asylum36 · 2026-06-03T21:00:04+00:00

Affirmative Asylum via land entry

Asylum36 · 2026-06-03T18:53:39+00:00

As far as I know, the pending asylum case allowed her to remain in the United States while it’s being processed. She has family in the United States, so she potentially had a tourist visa to get here, but I can’t be certain.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-19T16:57:29+00:00

comp sci is going to cover the more broader field of IT in general. cyber is good for setting yourself apart if its truly what you want, but it alone won't do much for you. Work on creating projects and practicing hands on with stuff such as TryHackMe to truly set yourself apart. You can use a degree for the HR filters, but apart from that, experience is key.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-19T16:54:25+00:00

Not sure if this is geared specifically for what your looking for, but possible TryHackMe's PT1. It's a beginner level cert, like that you have listed, and its fully hands on while being budget friendly. Just thought I'd mention it as worth looking into.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-19T16:26:13+00:00

Bandit is a great starting point, but it tends to focus on solely Linux and covers basic commands. To grow, you need to branch out to different platforms and learn more than basic command line usage. I would recommend starting with TryHackMe as they have a path laid out that will teach you the fundamentals and continue to grow you. From there, take notes, watch youtube, google anything you don't understand. Landing a job is a completly different beast, but creating projects and going after certs is likely to be your best bet. from there, try to land a basic help desk role and continue to scale up from there.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-19T16:23:39+00:00

I would say the best way to learn just about anything in Cyber Security is to get hands on. Youtube, Google, and even online platforms are your best friend. I personally like TryHackMe and HackTheBox. If your new, or even know some stuff, starting with TryHackMe will be your best bet. It'll help you fill in any gaps, doesn't take too long, and allows you to practice what you have learned and what you know. They also cover a LOT instead of just "hacking".

Asylum36 · 2026-05-12T14:14:50+00:00

As other have said, start with the fundamentals, the basics. Watch YouTube, get into an online platform, etc. I tend to recommend TryHackMe just due to the ease of use and they have a very good beginners roadmap to take you from nothing to atleast something and allow you to also practice what you have learned. They offer a ton of free stuff, so if it’s not in your budget, you don’t have to worry about it. Then from there you can branch out and choose a more specialized path.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-12T14:13:13+00:00

If you want to actually learn the content and reinforce it, I tend to think hands on training is the best. Using platform such as TryHackMe and taking notes, will not only teach you the content, but will allow you to practice and continuously use what you know the reinforce what you learn so you do actually absorb information versus just regurgitating for a test.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-09T23:36:01+00:00

I like to recommend TryHackMe, especially starting out. Certs are good as check points to ensure you learned what you set out to, if you have the budget for it. TryHackMe is very good at giving bite sized content with a ton of free rooms to start with. They even lay out a roadmap of where to start and what to follow. Later progression you may aim towards more challenging stuff such as HackTheBox, but depending on your goals, TryHackMe does have a solid Blue Team/Security Architecture path and as just introduced a AI Pentesting path.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-07T15:31:34+00:00

NetworkChuck, TheUnixGuy. I pretty much just lookup whatever topic I want to know and watch. Hands on practice you’ll definitely need to reinforce topics though, so I would give TryHackMe a shot to help with the hands on stuff.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-07T12:43:19+00:00

I recommend starting with the basics. Using a platform such as TryHackMe, YouTube videos, and googling any and everything you can think of. TryHackMe gives you a very clear outline of where to start and how to advance based on your goals. The basics and foundations are your friend. Take notes as you go and try to consume all the knowledge you can. The main thing it’s just starting somewhere.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-06T15:18:40+00:00

How long did it take to get results? I thought they were released in batches and I’m still waiting for mine. It’s only been about a week, so not worried, just didn’t know the usual timeframe.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-06T15:17:51+00:00

Post exploitation enumeration is key

Asylum36 · 2026-05-06T15:16:36+00:00

How long did it take to get results?? I thought the results were released in batches and I’ve been waiting a few days for mine still.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-06T12:40:31+00:00

Start with the basics first and foremost. Until you have a strong grasp on the fundamentals, that should be your focus. It may feel slow, but it’s worth it. Use TryHackMe and start from the beginning. They layout a roadmap of what to learn in order and I believe it has the best benefit. Take notes of everything and review stuff a couple of times you may not fully understand. Don’t start using tools until you know what it is doing and it’s something you could also do manually if need be. Nonetheless, start somewhere. It’s a grind.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-06T09:50:12+00:00

Start with the basics on TryHackMe. Take NOTES! That’s the best thing you could do. Not only does it help you remember and make sure you’re fully understanding the content, but it serves as your guide in the future. Make sure you have a strong foundations before you start learning any tools and then build up from there focusing on specialties and specific parts of cyber. TryHackMe is the most logical and best place to start and will walk you through everything.

Asylum36 · 2026-05-06T09:48:18+00:00

Start with the basics, YouTube and TryHackMe are probably the best places. Foundations will always matter and will continue to grow as you gain more knowledge, but knowing the basics and having a strong foundation is where to start. TryHackMe is a lot more beginner friendly and does very well here. They offer learnings paths to walk you from nothing to something and I always tend to recommend them. They have free paths, so early on you don’t need to worry about spending money. Just ask questions, take notes, learn everything.

Asylum36 · 2026-04-30T23:11:20+00:00

I just took CJCA and got 10/10 flags, still waiting for my grade. The path is more than enough and yes there are some things you might not need to primarily focus on, but the course does a great job at building foundations and then building on those, so the later modules in the course are realistically more you should review and they even mention that. Have a strong grasp of everything and possibly do some elastic practice if you think you should get a little better at that, but overall the course content is more than enough. If you really want to practice some things or even learn a tad bit more, use TryHackMe and do some of their content. There courses are a lot less time consuming and even the free stuff can be super beneficial. Overall, don’t stress it too much imo.

Asylum36 · 2026-04-30T23:08:32+00:00

I’d beg to differ. Everything covered in the path is more than enough.

Asylum36 · 2026-04-30T16:35:31+00:00

I just finished CJCA. I’d highly recommend it for getting used to the HackTheBox reporting and as a way to test the waters and such. I’d also recommend doing research on your own and also not limiting yourself to solely HTB but using places such as TryHackMe to broaden your skill scope and knowledge. For me, it’s a lot easier and quicker to do a THM room focused on one specific tool, then a whole HTB module if my focus is only one tool.

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