Frontend SWE (3-4 YOE) looking to pivot to AppSec. Where should I start?
I'm a frontend-focused software engineer with 3-4 years of work experience. After working these years in SWE, I'm faced with the reality that I absolutely have zero passion for SWE and was just sticking to it out of comfort and stability. And I can't do internal transfer for a role at my current company since it's a startup and there's no role for it.
I'm looking for advice on the best transition path. I’m considering taking a structured course to fill in general security knowledge gaps.
- Is a broad security cert (like Sec+) worth it for me, or should I go straight into hands-on web security platforms like PortSwigger?
- What about structured courses online/bootcamps/etc like TCM or INE?
u/AccomplishedRise2365 — 3 days ago