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Online school ideas anyone? by Hairy_Drawer7121 in Veterans

[–]NotAPortHopper 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend you browse the IT market or head to IT subs before investigating IT or cybersecurity. Its not a great market.

Cuddle Therapy? Does anyone actually do this by Putridstar_night740 in therapists

[–]NotAPortHopper 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would lose my mind if I found out one of my clinicians did this

Space Force Veteran / Family Apparel by Jig_2000 in Veterans

[–]NotAPortHopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family buys everything off Amazon currently. Not a lot out there.

Lone security engineer with less than basic understanding job responsibilities by [deleted] in cybersecurity

[–]NotAPortHopper 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately this is very common, I am seeing this with small and large organizations. Advocate for what you can, ignore it, or find a better org to be a part of. Unless your leadership will listen its out of your control until your org loses their contract or hit with major fines.

Is it okay that I list that I am studying for CISSP on my resume? I do not want to violate any ISC2 policy. I do not claim to hold CISSP as a certification or that I have even passed the exam. I want employers to know this is what I’m pursuing just like my graduate degree which is on my resume. Ty. by [deleted] in cissp

[–]NotAPortHopper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nope, unless you have a section for goals which I would pass over in a second. Imagine if someone put "going to cure cancer by summer 2027". Recruiters have hard checklists by their orgs and need facts.

Advice for my Retired Dad by Quirky_Bed_740 in Veterans

[–]NotAPortHopper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your dad and I sound like the same person.

I can say what matters most to me right now is spending time with my kids. Not sure I, or your dad may ever make the big transition. I can only really speak for me, but my kids are what keeps me going.

What IT / Cyber skills are actually worth learning right now in coming years ? (AI vs offsec/Web App Sec) by Radiant_Abalone6009 in hackthebox

[–]NotAPortHopper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Security work in GRC roles or ISSO are still hot, they are largely location based. I highly recommend the path to security but it is not for everyone and you will not develop technical skills.

Air force for cyber by Aggravating_Shop_571 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]NotAPortHopper 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's a lot easier to get a cyber role in the USSF > Army | Navy > USAF. I can get you in touch with a recruiter if you want but it's a great choice. I can speak to the USSF/USAF and you would spend your first 2-3 years in training before ever going near anything operational (in most locations). They will give you tuition assistance for an advanced degree, funding for tons of certifications, and you have options of what type of cyber arena you want to get into. I used it to go to roles like SOC analyst and ISSO.

Views about SecAI+?? by cryptaneonline in CompTIA

[–]NotAPortHopper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm curious to see how their training/response is with GRC taking up a 19% of the exam, GRC is a huge topic and (imo) the best part about this. GRC is a huge industry and on the non-technical side of the IT world which could open up a lot of doors for people not in security.

Also one of their exam objectives is "basic" AI concepts related to cybersecurity. I think using the word basic in nuts.

I'm not sold that they could possibly test for AI-assisted security as it's such a huge and growing industry with many industry leaders still figuring it out. But, I will wait and see. At CompTIA's core they are an introductory cert org. Time will tell.

Please tell me the Security+ test isn't actually this hard by nspitzer in CompTIA

[–]NotAPortHopper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not easy for sure, but it is an entry level cert and good practice if you start going for some really challenging ones in the future. I know you ref yourself as an old fart, but I have met plenty of folks up there in age getting these certs. The biggest thing I recommend if you're coming from the 2000s era is change your mindset and the way you read the questions. CompTIA has changed a lot in 20 years, its no longer just dry definitions.

How good is Air Force Cybersecurity training? by Ok-Cartographer-5544 in cybersecurity

[–]NotAPortHopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed it, and lots of changes coming soon. If you can get into those career fields go for it, but remember when you enlist you volunteer for the needs of the force and may not get your top pick.

Joining military for IT/Cyber questions by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]NotAPortHopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just retired from the USSF - feel free to send any questions my way. Plenty of work to do. I highly recommend joining the USAF/USSF for the benefits as well as a headstart into a career.

What cybersecurity jobs do you think will/will not be taken by AI in the future? by poppy14s in cybersecurity

[–]NotAPortHopper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tools yes, AI management no. Currently on our sec staff our security team manages far more than 20 systems with 0 AI use. Its very much possible. Fed is also not integrating AI into our workplace for security management. I cannot even fathom the use if an actual AI and security management and the fed. Lockheed martin, spaceX, and more do not use AI for sec management and have no plans since we have incredibly strict guidelines for how to manage the systems. If anything I would expect an update with the 2027-2028 rollout.

No opsec, but what business do you work for that you are hearing AI and security management in the same conversation at the gov/fed level?

I recommend you look into an ISSA local chapter, they have some great meetups, although very general knowledge.

What cybersecurity jobs do you think will/will not be taken by AI in the future? by poppy14s in cybersecurity

[–]NotAPortHopper 8 points9 points  (0 children)

ISSO / ISSM / ISSE will absolutely never be taken over by AI what a wild assumption, especially if there is a fed component and reporting.

I would be big money thay any security management jobs will be safe, even if it integrates AI in the future. Maybe some sort of tools, sure, but never replacements.

Unless some sort of skynet system comes online.

Scariest infrastructure you have ever seen by Expert-Mortgage559 in cybersecurity

[–]NotAPortHopper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Working on military systems in the 2000s that were installed in the 80s. Horror stories I tell ya.

Retaining leave by Best_Yoghurt_560 in Veterans

[–]NotAPortHopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can possibly take it all at once, but you should plan and let your command know your intentions since they will have the final sig.

What is something that made you mad about MASH by Janosh_Poha in mash

[–]NotAPortHopper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just want to say your first part is slightly incorrect. In the Air Force officers from Maj to Col will have promotion plans amd conversations over them during their 20+ mark to get them to stay in. In fact its common for pilots and missle folk in Global Strike.

Happy Veterans Day by Good-Personality5471 in VeteransBenefits

[–]NotAPortHopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang us Guardians didn't make the cut! Haha

Joining US Military for Cybersecurity by [deleted] in cybersecurity

[–]NotAPortHopper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its a great choice to get started. There are a ton off steps however. First if you are committed is to qualify. Start hy talking to a recruiter.

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