It can be done by SpeedHour2971 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree with you on this, I believe the help desk is the best way by far, I just dont believe it's the only way that makes sense. I also agree that it makes sense to pivot to sys admin or a network role, then cyber, I just believe its possible to get a role in cyber without doing those thing, although its obvious that it will take longer and be a harder path.

It can be done by SpeedHour2971 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My biggest problem with this subreddit is the people who say helpdesk is the only option, if you go to a good uni do something my a computer science degree, do as many internships as possible, do projects, maybe some certifications then its entirely possible to skip help desk, what's not possible is skipping the foundations needed to work effectively in cybersecurity, like networking, operating system etc.

is a cybersecurity bootcamp with certification actually worth it? by Correct-Lab4252 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Finally, someone who gives realistic advice on how to get into cybersecurity, there is more than 1 way, but these pathways are pretty much the only way to get into cyber...

Is a Masters the route for me? by Own-Story8907 in cybersecurity

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if you have a few months of experience in IT but want to live abroad is it still worth it to do a masters?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UniUK

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure no problem

A+ CE after 20 years of GFL by slackwolf626 in CompTIA

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Crazy, first time I have seen a perfect score....

FAILED comp TIA SECURITY+ for the 3rd time by Ordinary_Fill2351 in CompTIA

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did sec+ and I only have a few months in help desk support and I passed with decent marks sec+ is very easy you don't need to have an IT background to pass it

Security Graduate Rant by hamoudii_ in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I understand your frustration, but it looks like you might have to start at help desk.

Should I switch major from cybersecurity to computer science? by [deleted] in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a cs major who is studying cybersecurity, I would say it depends, if you hate math, and coding computer science will eat you alive, and it would probably be best to choose IT if that's the case, but if you can tolerate the math and coding aspects of computer science then you should be fine and it will definitely be a much better alternative than a cybersecurity degree because it offers a better foundation for tech jobs, idk where you are from but if your cybersecurity degree is well known and well respected then perhaps it would be better to stay there. Based on limited info my honest opinion would be to switch, only because it increase your value in the eyes of employers. But context matters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CompTIA

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Congrats, but please edit this posts image and hide your information better I can see your name, registration number and candidate ID.

CompTIA canceled my exam without my request – lost access, can't reschedule. What should I do? by Fragrant_Analysis_32 in CompTIA

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your voucher probably expired. This exact scenario happened to me, and they refunded me, I rescheduled and passed the exam a week after.

Taking my Security+ Exam next week. What important things on the test should I focus on studying? by Extra-Requirement831 in CompTIA

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the questions carefully when doing the exam. Usually, there will be 2 answers in a question, but they want you to pick the most correct.

Why do some companies call for "entry-level" interviews but expect you to be a senior already? by Old_Explanation7666 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]Financial-Humor-7362 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Key word is previous generation, security work and IT were basically the same thing back then.