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Green343
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I'm looking to make a career change into cybersecurity. I have no experience but was wondering the best way to get started. I have found several different bootcamps online but don't know if they are really worth it or not. Hoping for any feedback here!
Average Joe
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I would love to help. Do you mind giving a little background info like age and experiences? It would help get you pointed in the right direction. It's a tough industry to get into, but if you like it then it can be a very fun one.

As far as bootcamps, I personally hate them. There are a TON of predatory ones that are just cash grabs, and generally they throw a bunch of info at you to pass a certification and that's it. It's basically just like cramming for a test with most of them. You end up forgetting 80% a week later.
ral2009
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Shoot me a message. I am 18months into my cybersecurity career coming from a background in coaching/teaching at the high school level for 14 years. I made this switch successfully and do not mind talking about what I did.
Green343
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I appreciate the reply. I tried to send you a message but looks like the option isn't available for me.
SJEAg
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Saying you're interested in Cyber is like saying you're interested in "IT". Networking? O365/Email? Cloud? Coding? Compliance? Educating others? Pretty much every facet of IT (and more) have a cyber component/specialty these days.

That said, I deal with almost everything in my role...jack of all trades and a master of none. Just sort of got promoted into it from my previous IT role. I learned pretty much everything on the job and mostly self-studied for certs. CompTIA Sec+ ain't bad, easy to self-study and it IMO does give a good broad overview. When I came in, passing that exam actually helped me a lot. After that, the path all depends on the route you want to go.

These days I manage a small team for a large company that pretty much handles all the day to day security operations. It's usually interesting. Often stressful. And I never feel like I know enough and don't think that will ever really change. Not many jobs put you up against motivated adversaries like cyber does.
ral2009
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Send me an email at ral07012016@gmail.com
Green343
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Message sent. I appreciate your reply!
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