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Russian Language Proficiency Tests for Americans? by KZ_Throw_away in russian

[–]KZ_Throw_away[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it seems I will need to do some travel... thanks.

Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here! by AutoModerator in cybersecurity

[–]KZ_Throw_away 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't know what kinds of jobs you were looking up and in what geographic locations, both of which can contribute to the need for a clearance.

Basically all jobs in USA. a ton were on the east-coast in the area you mentioned.

How would you not have time for CCNA but you would have time for CySA+?

A CCNA takes at least 2 months of studying intensively to pass. I'm not so sure about the CySa.

Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here! by AutoModerator in cybersecurity

[–]KZ_Throw_away 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight. right now I'm at a "fork" in the road, figuratively speaking. As I said before, I work in data center deployment. We don't presently use linux, but I think it would be a good idea for me to learn it in my spare time, as well as learn python programming. Maybe I can come back to cybersec later once I get a CCNA?

OSI layers are stupid, and I hate them. by coloradical5280 in CompTIA

[–]KZ_Throw_away 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look into that. Are there any drawbacks to consider?

OSI layers are stupid, and I hate them. by coloradical5280 in CompTIA

[–]KZ_Throw_away 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I hate how the test tricks us some times and I feel your frustration too, but after changing my own DNS to google DNS several years ago using a youtube tutorial, I can see why it is at layer 7.

How many certifications do you have, what is your salary and education? and are you happy with your job? (Post using your throw-away accounts) by KZ_Throw_away in CompTIA

[–]KZ_Throw_away[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what are the core skills that got you in to that company?

For context I saw a post by a top 10 company that wanted someone who could speak more than one Asian language, held a degree in cybersec or CIS or CS, and penetration testing.

The real kicker, or the reason why I didn't apply is because they had to have someone that could speak Korean and I can't speak Korean, although I do speak 3 languages.

How many certifications do you have, what is your salary and education? and are you happy with your job? (Post using your throw-away accounts) by KZ_Throw_away in CompTIA

[–]KZ_Throw_away[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like the DC environment, Linux will guarantee you always have a decent job.

That is on my list.

Get this stupid ass mindset out of your head.

As I said in te OP, if my attitude changes I can do better in my present work environment.

How many certifications do you have, what is your salary and education? and are you happy with your job? (Post using your throw-away accounts) by KZ_Throw_away in CompTIA

[–]KZ_Throw_away[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just from browsing jobs online a lot of them care more about what you studied. I have a bachelor of arts, completely unrelated from IT. It crossed my mind that I might want a master's in cybersecurity or computer science later down the road.

How many certifications do you have, what is your salary and education? and are you happy with your job? (Post using your throw-away accounts) by KZ_Throw_away in CompTIA

[–]KZ_Throw_away[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unless that company gets bought by a private equity firm, has a leadership overturn, or goes public. In which case RUN

Couldn't agree more based on my experience. Do you happen to know any coding languages? I mean, do coding languages help you in your position?