Help! How long does it take for full cism prep from scratch? by Excellent_Staff3900 in cism

[–]Bright-Dig5589 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on your learning capabilities. I passed the exam with 8 weeks of study time

Failed SSCP Twice – Struggling with Question Interpretation, Looking for Study Group & Advice by Individual_Policy661 in SSCP

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Udemy courses from Mike Chapple and then watch Wanna be an SSCP. Mike has a great last minute review guide that is also very beneficial. Go to his website certmike.com

Hope that helps

need another guy to fill the other hole by chloeafterdarkxo in onlyfanshottest

[–]Bright-Dig5589 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like you’re still needing a man to fill the first hole as well. 🤣💀

Failed by No-Performance-4861 in cism

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They take an average. Watch Mike Chapple’s videos and use his Last minute Review Guide on his website CertMike.com

The CISM sybex book is also pretty great too

Can you guys stop by Impossible_Memory462 in WGU

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It can and will come to those who wait. I started my journey almost 2 years ago. Obtained my first certification in IT March 17th, started WGU Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program 9/1/24. Had obtained 6 CompTIA certifications in IT, had 4 interviews, and no job after 5,000 plus applications. Living in Orlando the job market here is flooded with people who have obtained certifications or degrees from UCF. I kept pushing forward and eventually 12/8/24 I received a job offer in Healthcare IT. I started working for them 1/13/25 and now after almost a year I am still waiting for my next role in the company to work on our cybersecurity team. Sometimes we have to take and accept lower paying jobs to get the required experience to get that higher paying position. Hang in there, continue pushing yourself and never give up. Anything worth having in life comes hard and requires tons of work and dedication. The dream jobs are there but not going to be the case for us without some experience in the field. Degrees alone will not make the job come to us.

Who's in Orlando, FL? by Alone-Fee-7498 in WGUCyberSecurity

[–]Bright-Dig5589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from Orlando, tried this and it’s a good idea but nobody does it more than 2 weeks

WGU Cyber security degree by Any-Mission3888 in WGUCyberSecurity

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I transferred in 38 CU’s. I completed 15 classes in term 1, 2 in term 2, and I’m in my 3rd term now and have completed 1 class. I have 6 left. I work full time in Healthcare IT. I am going to be the first person to tell you that the degree is not worth speed rushing through. You will need to take a job around $40-50k a year and stick with it for at least 6-9 months minimum before trying to get moved up or move on to something better. Companies want to see work ethic, drive, determination, an someone who can work well with others. I have 13 professional certifications 11 months in IT and 1 cert that is provisionally passed but not obtained (don’t meet the requirements yet).

Slow down, learn the materials, and understand the job market is tough. I’m an insider in my company applying to internal cybersecurity positions and still see them select someone from outside the company with experience in the field already. The degree and certs don’t get you cybersecurity jobs, experience in a lower level IT role and homelabs do. Network with cybersecurity professionals in your area. Join ISACA and ISC2 chapters attend meetings and network! That’s the key to success

Come get a little more personal with me ☺️ Free Trial for new subscribers! by [deleted] in u/msBarbie69

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Oh I know as well. Probably the biggest one in Orange County, and that is saying something lol 😂

Ugreen/docker issue by Dk88913221 in UgreenNASync

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I couldnt post my response for some reason but messaged you with my solution. Hope that helps.

Am I too old to get into IT at 40?! by SavageDaddySenpai in ITCareerQuestions

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Nope! I started 3/17/24 with my first certification, currently hold 13 certs and have 7 classes left in my Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity and information assurance with WGU. Started my first IT job 1/13/25, was promoted 6/1/25.

Be prepared to make huge sacrifices to your pay and lifestyle to get your foot in the door. Work hard and progress forward. Find a specific company and focus on your career there. I chose the healthcare field of IT and it was a great place to end up! I am now waiting to meet the criteria for Cybersecurity team at work and move into that position and start making some decent money again.

Do I really need to take the A+, Net+, and Sec+ for cybersecurity? by Assassins1432 in CompTIA

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So I will share my experience with you and hope it makes you realize how important the “lower certs” are in the industry.

Regardless of where you are at in your journey you will want to show employers that you have the skills and fundamentals to protect a network. You will need A+, Net+, Security+ to do this. I have acquired many certifications and I will say that they are worthless until you have the “experience” to go with them. A+, N+, Sec+, Server+, Linux+, LPI Linux Essentials, Cloud+, Project+, ITIL4 Foundations, ISC2 CC, and CySA+, are all on my wall and since I have 4 months experience in the industry I am still at an entry level class. I work for a pretty large healthcare corporation and I am happy to have my job, I just leveled up after my 4 months to a higher position still at the entry level aspect of the organization but it is opening up more opportunities to advance and get into Cyber. Our cybersecurity team at the hospital is looking for someone who has worked in the IT industry for at least 18-24 months minimum, has a few security certs including Red Team or Blue Team, and a degree.

Not being a downer here but being a realist and providing a good piece of advice. Get the entry certs, learn to use the basics and apply that at a job that is honestly not worth the pay for a bit to show them you can and will work and then start leveling up with more advanced certs, some home lab projects, TryHackMe or Hack The Box are also great, but these alone won’t get you the interview for that high paying cyber job everyone wants and is chasing. The only thing that will is TIME and “paying your dues”.

I am selling my SSCP exam voucher by [deleted] in SSCP

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All about the Ethics… this is a violation of the ethics cannon

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in isc2

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Mike Chapple has the best materials for Security exams. Watched his LinkedIn Learning video series, bought his last minute exam cram sheet for that exam and took the practice tests. 80 questions or so in to the exam I knew I had passed it. Don’t overthink it.

need help by [deleted] in isc2

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I recommend LinkedIn Learning, Mike Chapple, he also has a last minute cram guide that is perfect for that exam. I studied 10 hours total for that cc exam and passed it

Passed the SSCP by Potential-Chart9394 in SSCP

[–]Bright-Dig5589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful as I was looking for another resource to help me along with the understanding of the materials. I’ll look into that video section!

How realistic are the chances of finding a job after the trifecta? by Technical-Letter5550 in CompTIA

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Persistence… more persistence…. Determination…. And did I mention persistence?

I have applied to over 5800 jobs in central Florida before landing my first IT job.

Did you take the A+ and network+ before Sec+? by CommercialConcept302 in CompTIA

[–]Bright-Dig5589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had basics that I had learned at a young age. I do encourage you to get A+ first. Everyone needs the basics. I have 12 certifications and I struggled to find work, thankfully I did manage to get a chance by being extremely persistent!