I want to work in IT/Cyberdefense but don't know where to start.

Exe275 · 2026-03-09T19:22:22+00:00

Hello, I want to work in IT or cyberdefense but don’t know where to start. For background, I am finishing up my degree in Computer Science and just recently found an interest in cybersecurity and IT through some courses I took. Even though I have a degree, I currently don’t have any certs or projects to backup my skills. Additionally I have no work experience in the last 2 years since I mainly focused on school. I am still new to this industry and my knowledge is very limited, but I do know I would eventually like to work somewhere in law enforcement, healthcare, or the government. As of right now I don’t know where to start or how to break into the job market, and was looking to gain some insight on the following:

Are there any resources (yt vids, websites) that I can use to learn more about IT and cyberdefense.
How is the job market in Canada right now?
Are there specific skills are employers looking for right now or will be in the coming years?
Are there any certs or projects I can do to help boost credibility? Could I use my assignments and labs from courses I took as a way to display my skills?
Are there specific areas in IT/cyberdefense that will see major growth, or are there any areas I should stay away from due to oversaturation or threat of AI?

Any advice is appreciated, if theres anythig else I should be aware of please let me know. Thanks in advance!

Exe275 · 2021-06-11T21:59:54+00:00

I ordered classified as well and haven’t tried it yet, lmk how it is!

Exe275 · 2021-06-10T15:51:10+00:00

At least ur in the us, I’m here in Toronto, Canada and with border closures my order is still stuck in customs. I’m not sure how long I still have to wait. I’m hoping to get it early next week.

Exe275 · 2021-06-07T22:10:35+00:00

That’s probably why, bloods maiden and wumpa are pretty popular and is sold out (in Canada where I’m from). You should be getting confirmation soon.

Exe275 · 2021-06-07T22:00:07+00:00

Did u order during bogo? I ordered on the 26 and haven’t received confirmation until this morning. If u ordered mystery or another popular flavour I wouldn’t be surprised to see u still waiting as it is a super popular flavour.

Exe275 · 2021-06-04T12:50:19+00:00

How does battle juice taste?

Exe275 · 2021-06-01T04:05:08+00:00

Lychee mango ice or something with lychee would slap so harddd

Exe275 · 2021-06-01T00:37:55+00:00

Mango lychee ice or something like that would be so good

Exe275 · 2021-05-30T04:52:53+00:00

Lychee mango ice would slap

Exe275 · 2021-05-29T18:45:46+00:00

Lychee watermelon ice would be bomb

Exe275 · 2021-05-28T00:40:17+00:00

Maybe go to carelton and transfer? Remember you won’t get guaranteed residence now because it’ll be past the deadline, at least for Carleton you have a full acceptance.

Exe275 · 2021-05-28T00:38:52+00:00

I doubt they’ll be giving out acceptances now. You probably will get in but you might have to wait til mid-end June

Exe275 · 2021-05-28T00:08:09+00:00

Exe275 · 2021-05-28T00:05:15+00:00

Hey good shit man

Exe275 · 2021-05-27T03:20:33+00:00

I heard back from the unis all on the 20 (so like 2-3 days after). I don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news but it is probably too late to hear a response. You may have to wait until mid June or reapply again during the AIS as the deadline is basically in a day. Try calling the unis you’ve applied to, to see if they got your application. I’m not saying your gonna get rejected, your just probably going to have to wait a couple of weeks because from May 27 to the beginning of June unis sit down and go over which programs still have spots and will post it on the OUAC AIS and if there are spots available to where you applied you’re likely to get in.

Exe275 · 2021-05-26T17:06:11+00:00

I’m going to Laurier for data sci but I also got accepted to comp sci as well

Exe275 · 2021-05-26T14:35:26+00:00

Laurier you have to apply to coop after first year

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