u/Low_Life_595

Hey everyone,
I’m currently in my final year of BE Computer Science and Engineering. I’m interested in starting my career in IT and have an opportunity to pursue a DevOps internship.
I’d like some honest advice from people already working in the industry.
Is DevOps a good career choice for a fresher in 2026?
How difficult is it to get a full-time DevOps or Cloud Engineer job after an internship?
Should I focus on DevOps, Cloud Computing, Software Testing, Cybersecurity, or another IT role?
Are entry-level DevOps jobs available for freshers, or do most companies expect prior IT experience?
What skills and certifications would you recommend to become job-ready?
My goal is to secure a decent-paying IT job after graduation and build a career with good long-term growth.
I’d appreciate realistic advice about the job market, salary expectations, and which path would be best for a fresher. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m a final-year CSE student from India and currently working mainly as a Flutter developer. I have experience with Flutter/Dart, Firebase and application development, but I’m considering moving into cybersecurity as my career after graduation.
I’m confused about which cybersecurity field would be the best entry point for someone with a software development background.

I’m currently considering:

SOC Analyst / Security Operations
Blue Team / Defensive Security
Vulnerability Management
Penetration Testing
GRC
Cloud Security
Security Analyst
IAM
Incident Response
Security Engineering

My main questions are:

1. Which cybersecurity roles are realistically accessible to a fresher in 2026?
2. Does my Flutter/software development background give me any advantage when entering cybersecurity?
3. Would it be better to start with SOC Analyst, or should I target another security role?
4. Which cybersecurity fields have the most fresher/entry-level opportunities?
5. Which roles involve relatively less coding?
6. What skills should I learn first — Networking, Linux, SIEM, Windows/AD, Python, Cloud, etc.?
7. Are certifications such as Security+, CEH, Google Cybersecurity Certificate, AZ-900/AZ-500 worth doing as a fresher?
8. How valuable are TryHackMe, Hack The Box, CTFs, home labs and GitHub security projects when applying for jobs?
9. Should I completely leave software development behind, or can I combine my development experience with cybersecurity?
10. For an Indian fresher, are there realistic opportunities in India, GCC/UAE, Europe, or other countries?
11. If you were in my position — final-year CSE + Flutter developer + interested in cybersecurity — what path would you take for the next 6–12 months?

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who are already working in cybersecurity or have recently hired/mentored freshers.
Thanks!

>Is the Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) course worth it for getting a cybersecurity job in 2026–2027? for BE CSE final year Student