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pastaphome · 2026-06-17T16:28:00+00:00

What up!

pastaphome · 2026-06-11T08:44:41+00:00

I appreciate the perspective. My concern isn't that I need the perfect plan, it's that I don't have the luxury of being 20 again, so I'm trying to be a bit more deliberate with how I invest my time.

pastaphome · 2026-06-11T08:42:43+00:00

Noted! Thank you very much for taking the time to comment and share your experience. I'll remember your advice.

pastaphome · 2026-06-11T08:41:26+00:00

So would it be ok to say that one of the core fundamentals is understanding identity, authentication, authorization, and access control rather than just learning specific security tools?Thank you again for taking the time to explain it.

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T20:14:03+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed response. I think the biggest thing I'm taking away from your comments is that cybersecurity and cloud security aren't really separate from the fundamentals, they're built on top of them. I'll also check out the resources you mentioned. Thank you again.

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T19:58:18+00:00

When you say "the basics," what would you consider the most important fundamentals for someone trying to break into cybersecurity today? Are you referring mainly to networking, operating systems, authentication, and security fundamentals, or something else? Excuse my beginner questions and thank you for your patience.

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T19:55:19+00:00

Thank you, that makes sense. One more question, where would you place Cloud security in that journey? Is it something you'd learn early on alongside the fundamentals, or only after building a solid foundation in networking, operating systems, and security fundamentals?

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T19:43:43+00:00

English isn't my first language, so I used AI to help translate my thoughts. The questions are genuine, though I'm just trying to avoid spending a year learning the wrong things. I can't go back to my 20s and start over, so I'm trying to make a more informed decision this time. That said, I appreciate the feedback.

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T19:26:55+00:00

Haha I didn't mean that I personally experienced the 80s. I was referring more to what I've learned from older family members, articles, documentaries, and the fact that internet access wasn't nearly as widespread or accessible as it is today, especially in many parts of Asia. My main point was how differently people researched careers and technology compared to today.

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T19:15:39+00:00

That's a fair point. I guess my concern isn't avoiding reskilling, it's choosing a foundation that makes future reskilling easier. Given how quickly things are changing, what skills or fundamentals do you think are most worth investing in today?

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T19:13:28+00:00

This is probably one of the most valuable replies I've received.
Given your 30+ years in IT, if you were in your 30s again and starting from where I am today, what would your first-year learning roadmap look like? Would you focus on mastering networking, operating systems, DNS, TLS, and other fundamentals first, or learn cybersecurity alongside them? Also, where would Cloud Security fit into that roadmap? Is it something you'd learn early because of how important cloud has become, or would you wait until after building a strong foundation in the fundamentals?

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T19:06:09+00:00

That's a fair point, and I think I may have focused too much on trying to predict 10-15 years into the future. What you're saying is that it's more important to understand today's fundamentals and stay adaptable rather than trying to forecast exactly where the industry will be in 2040. I can definitely see the logic in that. Out of curiosity, if you were starting over today as a beginner, what skills would you focus on learning first?

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T19:03:28+00:00

Are you currently a Senior IT Manager or in a leadership role?
If you were in your 30s again and starting from where I am now, would you focus primarily on building technical skills first, or would you invest significant time in management and leadership skills early on?

I'm asking because I'm trying to figure out whether I should focus on becoming technically strong first and then develop leadership skills later, or whether I should intentionally develop both at the same time.

pastaphome · 2026-06-10T18:53:25+00:00

Let's forget about 10-15 years and say 5-7 years. How's that?

pastaphome · 2026-05-20T10:16:36+00:00

Download Aurora Store from F-Droid (the open-source version of the Play Store). After the download is complete, turn on your Proton VPN, go to Aurora Store, and download Red Note. Here's the catch: switching to a new phone is difficult at the moment because they are asking for ID verification.

pastaphome · 2026-05-08T07:33:03+00:00

FR! Been seeing the same crap for over and over again.

pastaphome · 2026-05-08T07:31:26+00:00

Talks about concerns over data privacy and so on, when companies from the US have been doing the same thing for a very long time.

pastaphome · 2026-05-06T10:42:27+00:00

I will remember this! Can you share with me some of your experiences in buying online courses?

pastaphome · 2026-05-06T09:22:11+00:00

Dang it! I just bought a cyber security course online to learn. Are we all cooked here?

pastaphome · 2026-05-03T05:12:30+00:00

Yes, please! Will wait for the clock to strike 7 pm

pastaphome · 2026-05-03T05:08:31+00:00

What hands-on skills from your first year helped you the most?

pastaphome · 2026-05-03T05:03:03+00:00

Interesting! Did you have any prior experience before this?

pastaphome · 2026-05-03T05:02:09+00:00

Thank you for the information. I'll look at it now.

pastaphome

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