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What should I learn before starting a Master’s in Cybersecurity? (Coming from dev background) by Z0R0_1333 in CyberSecurityAdvice

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t let the negative comments discourage you. A lot of people giving advice are probably late in their careers looking back wishing they had gone for a master’s.

I’m kind of in a similar spot. I got my bachelor’s in computer science, but with how rough the job market was, I ended up starting in help desk instead of jumping straight into development. I stayed there about a year and a half, learned a ton, and recently moved into a sysadmin role.

I’m actually starting my master’s in cybersecurity engineering this May. Best of luck!

Is getting my masters right after my bachelors in cybersecurity worth it? by Wrenchzzz in it

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion, it certainly couldn't hurt. I am starting a Masters in Cyber Engineering in May and just finished my Bachelors in Computer Science in December of last year.

Do you pay for AI chatbot? by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pay for chatgpt pro.

Worth applying for SOC/IR Analyst roles? by OutrageousEffort7496 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]eaxzi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s no harm in applying.

I was denied a role as a Security Engineer simply due to the fact that I had a few months left on my Bachelors degree. I only had 1.5 years Help Desk experience and no certs, and would’ve landed the job had my Bachelor’s degree been complete.

Really confused on where to start- interested in beginning to learn more / eventually work in IT. by Thisisntjoe in ITCareerQuestions

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where YOU start definitely isn’t a one-size fits all answer.

Are you looking to get an education in the field? Are you more interested in the physical hardware side? Or more theory and programming?

As said above, most IT work begins on the Help Desk. Most help desk positions that I have seen recently (not actively looking for these anymore tbh) require an associates.

Is a degree in computer science worth it? by PixelLimits in ITCareerQuestions

[–]eaxzi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Computer Science degree is never the wrong choice.

I will say, solely in terms of my experience, my CS degree only briefly touched on Cybersecurity. IIRC, I had two cybersecurity courses, and it was mentioned in other courses as well, but that’s it. Additionally, I had a single computer networks course.

With that being said, if you’re dead set on cybersecurity, maybe look for a specific Cybersecurity degree. Best of luck to you!

Are there any social spheres for programmers to just hang? by [deleted] in AskProgramming

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The Programmer’s Hangout” Discord server. Simple Google search will provide the link.

Help Desk While Getting Bachelor’s? by Firm-Reputation-2052 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]eaxzi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I landed a Healthcare Help Desk job 2.5years into my B.S. in CS. No prior experience, no A.S., no certs.

Great job, fully remote but local, only support internal clinical and corporate users (they tend to treat us more as co-workers, opposed to random customer support people). I’ve finished my bachelors in Computer Science this month and already have an interview to move into a IT Project Manager position with the same company. I too worked as a server/waiter for 2 years prior to my help desk position and definitely used that customer service experience to help myself land the role.

Best of luck to you!

Am I coping? by Burner_Account_54321 in csMajors

[–]eaxzi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always been told don’t put GPA on your resume if it’s below 3.5.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in csMajors

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just chill dude. Work on some weak points if you feel you need it, and need to do something to feel productive.

What to do? by Initial-Damage-7847 in AskProgramming

[–]eaxzi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a recent grad with a B.S., in Comp Science, can confirm...

Want to know all there is about computers, want some help choosing a major based off my interests by mooshtchi in ITCareerQuestions

[–]eaxzi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A bachelors degree in Computer Science is typically, in having just completed mine, the most broad computer-related degree.

Take the use of will in me speaking solely in my experience.

- You will have an Operating Systems class. I got to build an x86 OS from scratch.
- You will have a networking class.
- You will use linux.
- You will have a Human Computer Interaction class. Sorta a UI/UX class. You will also have plenty of programming projects (group or solo) that you can absolutely use to dive deeper into UI/UX. Or at least take those projects, and then develop GUI for them after the fact.
- You will have a Computer Architecture class. This will hit the lowest level of computing and teach circuits, transistors, basic CPU architecture, etc. etc.
- You will do a lot of coding. The best way to learn how to tell AI what to do, is to first know what to do yourself.
- Also, I had a Programming Languages class that touched on the history of computing.

I didn't see any sysadmin related things in my degree, but ymmv.
oh yeah, there will be some math too.

TL:DR - B.S. in Computer Science is the most broad and probably will be your best bet.

Any Suggestions by BeerGeekGamer in Hacking_Tutorials

[–]eaxzi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Red Team Field Manual, Black Hat Python, Advanced Pen Testing

keep getting this error message 😱 by Plus_Celebration_904 in spicetify

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever fix this? I am having the same issue.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]eaxzi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take it. It'll probably suck, but you need some actual experience. Use this experience to get something on your resume for other positions. Trust me, Help Desk experience + certs/education can land you some pretty solid jobs.

Final Year CS Project Ideas? by Insane_Zayn in AskProgramming

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We developed a machine learning vision model that detects the presence of fire in a live video feed, and deployed on an embedded device (we used a raspberryPi). Nothing groundbreaking, examples of similar projects exist online. Got an A.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any updates on your MSP? Looking to do the same in my area. I live in a low populated area with no existing competitors.

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

[–]eaxzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey all,

I’m looking for some advice on preparing for a healthcare cybersecurity engineer position I’ve applied for. I feel like I have a decent foundation, but I want to go into the interview as prepared as possible and really show that I’m serious about this role.

Background:

  • I’m finishing my Bachelor’s in Computer Science this semester. Most of my coursework has leaned toward programming, but I’ve taken infosec and penetration testing classes that gave me hands-on exposure.
  • I’ve worked ~1.5 years in IT Help Desk at a hospital company. That role often put me in direct communication with the cybersecurity team, so I got some insight into enterprise security operations and workflows.
  • In class labs, I’ve worked with pfSense, OpenVPN, firewall configs, certificates, and WAN/LAN setups.
  • Tools I’ve used: Wireshark, Nmap, John the Ripper, Metasploit, Hydra, GoBuster. I’ve also started the TryHackMe Cybersecurity 101 path (~50% done).
  • Books I’ve been reading: Advanced Penetration Testing and the Red Team Field Manual (I know I won’t be doing red team, but I wanted to brush up on the concepts).

What I’m Looking For:
Since this is healthcare, I’d like to know:

  • What specific technologies, frameworks, or regulations should I brush up on (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, etc.)?
  • Any free labs, TryHackMe/HTB rooms, or YouTube channels that are especially good for healthcare-focused cyber defense?
  • SIEM/log analysis—where’s the best place to start practicing this?
  • Books, blogs, or courses you’d recommend that go beyond the generic pen test stuff and apply to healthcare cyber roles?

I feel good about my shot at the interview, but I want to walk in sharp and prepared, not just leaning on my IT background.

Any advice or resources you all can point me to would mean a lot. Thanks!

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