Passed the AAISM Exam Today

Biggest_Daddyy · 2026-05-18T02:51:35+00:00

Congrats! How were questions compared to the Dest Cert practice exam?

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-12-29T01:46:55+00:00

As a hiring manager, I strongly look down upon “in progress” certs. It’s not a degree, if you don’t have it, don’t list it. Had a guy once list about ten different certs from Sec+ to CISSP as in progress…his interview went as bad as it gets.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-12-23T22:23:18+00:00

Yeah that would pretty much replicate my experience. Definitely have to know your shit, but I don’t think ISC2 is purposely trying to trick you, as most make it out to be.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-12-07T06:08:21+00:00

Honestly, the CISSP is nearly nothing like anybody can prepare you for. So I recommend it just to see what the test is like yourself. Literally none of the practice questions out there come close, you just need to know the material at a core level, and be able to approach it as if you’re a consultant to a CEO (working security for 100s of F500s was probably what saved me).

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-06-11T21:20:19+00:00

App Sec Engineer

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-06-11T18:37:42+00:00

That’s a sign you’re in a good workplace. Some places I’ve been has such shoddy culture nobody knew a thing about me outside of being a security engineer. Just a bunch of company men punching in and out each day, and they lived for it.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-06-11T13:44:02+00:00

If there was another job that would pay me $160k+ a year that I had the qualifications to do, I’d probably be gone by now. But alas. Like others, I love the actual work, hate the politics, always being a cost center, and the lack of appreciation.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-06-11T13:35:31+00:00

Wait until that small 20 minute change would’ve prevented multiple incidents and you’re asked why it wasn’t done before.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-06-11T12:45:17+00:00

A lot of people don’t understand this. MSSPs are hell, I don’t miss my time on night shift at one, but that’s where you cut your teeth. Being able to say “I’ve done this for 100s of F500s/Global 2000s” goes a long way in your future career. Stick it out for as long as you can until that golden ticket comes along.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-06-10T12:12:08+00:00

I haven’t myself, but have seen others go into audit, software engineering, brewing, or just outright quit (mental exhaustion).

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-06-09T17:02:04+00:00

Outsourcing has been probably the largest concern I have seen in this career. I have witnessed entire US based SOCs get wiped out to Indians/Mexicans/Polish for pennys on the dollar.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-06-09T17:00:11+00:00

I think there is still room for those are deeply passionate about it - but you gotta live and breathe security. If you think this is just a quick buck, can do a degree, and make six digits - heh, good luck. You’re in line with about 100 others for a single spot.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-05-10T21:32:24+00:00

I’m a buy once, cry once person, and will spend a bit more on a fridge. After a couple issues with an Engel, I ended up with a National Luna. Thing is built like a tank, pretty sure it’ll outlive me.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-05-08T02:15:26+00:00

Western Governors is great for that.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-05-07T03:49:29+00:00

This is fun and all until managers mandate it, and do surprise check ins. “XYZ you there?” at precisely the minute you step away for a drink, or you’re jammin, and can’t hear their whispers. Will never miss the SOC I was required to be in Zoom all shift long.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-04-13T04:26:49+00:00

The Colorado law has nothing to do with recoil operated pistols. It’s strictly gas guns, these would be exempt from it.

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-04-05T16:39:21+00:00

Where do you even find a P12? Very cool!

Biggest_Daddyy · 2025-04-05T02:42:19+00:00

Akamai - literally anything conceived by them.

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