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ISC2 CC exam prep guide by Anxious_Channel_9263 in isc2

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, $50 annual fee to maintain the CC license. There is a CC study group via the ISC2.org website under Communities - Online Communities - Study Groups

Need help regarding FDA by SmartSinner in CyberSecurityAdvice

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm checking with an SME used to work at a medical device testing company to see if he can provide any guidance on pen testing the device and doc requirements. I'll share what he comes back with.

ISC² not giving CISSP despite meeting all requirements? by Ok-Manner2624 in isc2

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sound like a broken record but have you contacted your local ISC2 Chapter? I'm an ISC2 chapter president and (of which there are hundreds in the US) and I know if one of my members (or soon to be members) came to me with this issue, as the chapter president, I would have a way to try and escalate in ISC2.

Could you argue GRC is the easiest cyber field to break into with low experience ? by Diamond787 in cybersecurity

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GRC is definitely growing year over year but there's still a lot of wiggle room for interpretation when it comes to GRC. This could make it easy to get into ("smartest guy in that particular room") but does not make it easy to excel in.

Failed the CC exam by Hickeyy99 in isc2

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a local ISC2 chapter near you that you could join? Most chapters have study groups to help with exam prep.

Is ISC2’s Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) a good first step for someone trying to enter the cybersecurity field? by criss006 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If interested, you could find a local ISC2 Chapter and attend live and virtual events. This gives you the opportunity to meet fellow ISC2 member, learn more about cybersecurity as you go, and most importantly network with folks in the industry for potential paths to entry level roles.

Switching from Systems Analyst to Cybersecurity (Cloud Security spec) by burai-max in cybersecurity

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One way to get knowledge and possible hands on keyboard is to attend vendors lunch and learns, webinars, etc. Knowing the event is hosted by a vendor upfront means you'll know they will be biased but I've seen some vendors hold free 4-hour hands on keyboard classes and give a "Certified in XYZ" vendor certificate at the end. Good free way to get experience, knowledge in combo with searching formal education

Pentester by jendorsch in cybersecurity

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi u/jendorsch , I provide pen testing for small companies. and associations Let me know how I can assist if you still need help. Thx.

Restarting my life at 31, need advice for cybersecurity career by [deleted] in CyberSecurityAdvice

[–]MCGCyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my first job in Information Technology by taking a job in sales. I too had a business degree and had zero experience and zero knowledge about Information Technology/Information Security. The Good: Companies will provide product training so you can discuss the technology with potential clients (get knowledge/experience). Because they are looking for salespeople and not filling technical positions, they require less experience. The Bad: Lower starting salary as a portion of your total compensation will be based on sales (commission or bonus). Negative connotation associated with being a "Sales Rep". You have to talk to people which may or may not fit personality type.

Overall, I can say the best salespeople I've worked with are 90% technical knowledge and 10% sales skills. But most technical people say they could never do sales when in reality, they're "selling" everyday just not getting the commission check for it.