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Hello guys, the internet knows I'm trying to change careers, and among the various things it pushes me there are some cybersecurity courses. Not degrees, courses. I don't know how to call them technically, but you pay a lot of money, like thousands of euros, for a 3 months course on Cybersecurity. It prepares you for CISCO certifications for example.

Now, I have a degree in an unrelated field. I'm 34 years old and no job experience in the IT field. I would only have this type of course in my CV. Is it possible to obtain a good job, fully remote even, by starting not with a degree, but with a course?

I make just 20000 euros annually (gross) in italy by working 40 hours per week. Anything better than that would be good. I just don't want to pay 3000 euros for a course and a certification and not get hired because companies prefer people with an actual IT multi-year degree (justifiably)

thanks for your inputs and help

What are the ways that a cyber security student can get into the market. Even some of the entry level jobs require you to have experience with industry tools.

Is there any way to freelance as a cyber security and what type of projects and services can one provide as a freelancer. Also what are the best platforms for such services.

I just finished my 6th semester of my bachelors in cyber degree and really want to start gaining experience and making money but im really confused on what to do and where to start.

I would really appreciate if anyone could guide me.

I searched the sub and couldn't find a relevant post within the last 18 months, and as we know so much has changed so I started a new post.

Basically I work a help desk/tier 2 support role. I've also been a Sys Admin, which honestly was easier and less technical.

For the past 4 years I've been learning as much as I can and taking classes at the community College to get a Associates in Cybersecurity with hopes to specialize there.

I don't have any certs yet - but I would like to start a certification path, hence this post.

Basically I've considered Penn Tester, Sec Analyst, AppSec, Network Security, business route - like CISO, etc. The thing is, Analyst sounds like help desk, AppSec(un sure), networking is too easy. I know, I know, w.e. I learned quite a bit and it was easy enough to be only mildly stimulating. Not sure I'm the right fit for a Business type role. The one thing that does interest me is being on a CIRT or something.

Anyway, I've been doing python as a hobby for a year now, and I really like it man. I like the creative aspect.

So I'm wondering is there a specific role that I can specialize in within cybersecurity that heavily utilizes python?

Hey there everyone, I'm writing to ask an advice about a job offer I recently received. Yesterday I finished the technical interview and now have a clearer picture, so I'd like to ask for your advice.

My current situation

I'm 25 and I've been working for about a year at a relatively large company that also operates in cybersecurity.
I'm in a Microsoft BU, specialized in the security side of the stack (M365, Azure and AD), with the chance to occasionally work on other projects I'm interested in, such as incident response for AD and M365 environments.

A few months ago I asked to get more actively involved in penetration testing, a field I'm really interested in and that could open several doors for me. To show my motivation I even studied for and earned a certification on my own, but despite repeatedly following up with the head of the pentest BU, I've never been involved in anything concrete.

My current position is fully on-site, 5 days a week, with the office 40 km from home (an 80 km round trip every day), and the pay is on the lower end.

The new offer

It's a position focused exclusively on Microsoft security, but in a consulting role: I'd manage a portfolio of clients, telling them what to do (via screen sharing), writing reports, and proposing new solutions. I wouldn't do anything directly technical or hands-on anymore or at least not like now, where I work directly on incidents and alerts with Defender but I'd only be supporting clients or their SOCs.

The new position offers noticeably higher pay and is hybrid on paper but essentially full remote, apart from the occasional trip to the Milan office.

My dilemma

On paper the new offer looks appealing, if only for the financial and logistical advantages. My fear, though is giving up a position that could eventually turn me into a more sought-after professional, in exchange for a role that might "lock me in": if one day I wanted to move into Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting or Incident Response, I'm afraid I'd be ruled out for lacking hands-on, cross-domain experience. I think I could still fall back on roles like Cloud Security Engineer, but I don't want to close any doors.

So, based on your experience: can a role like this be beneficial in the long run, or am I better off staying where I am and hoping something else comes along?

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I'm currently an undergraduate in Information Technology, and I need to choose my specialization starting next semester. I'm interested in Cybersecurity. Does Cybersecurity will be survived and is it worthy for studying to future. I appreciate your opinions and advice.

I graduated and right now doing non technical job beside studying cybersecurity and blue team

I am looking for an internship in cybersecurity and how can I get an internship in cybersecurity?

I'm particularly interested in work involving tactical planning, intelligence, national security, or defense operations. What opportunities are realistically available for someone with my background? Are there any direct entries, exams, or organizations I should be looking into this year?

I'd really appreciate guidance from anyone in the field or who has taken a similar path.

Im currently a SSgt in the Air Force (11 years) and my date of separation is November 2026. I’m looking for someone/mentor thats in Cybersecurity. I start my internship in 2 weeks to become a SOC Analyst and I’m career pivoting from Radiology. I want to be proactive in applying to positions during my SkillBridge/internship since this program isn’t guaranteed in hiring people afterwards. I’m CompTIA Sec+ certified with an Active Secret Clearance.

I’m interested in applying to federal positions to include positions in the VA hospital either in Tampa or Orlando. I also don’t mind defense contracting. I want to gain experience in the SOC role and eventually work my way into a Cybersecurity Analyst role, GRC, or ISSO.

If anyone can provide any advice or willing to connect that would be awesome. Thanks!

I am in my secind year and i learn basic of iot cybersecuriy and also know basic linux , cpp , basic cloud

So pretty much as the title says, I want to break into a SOC. I graduate soon, (May 2027) and plan to take Security+ before the end of this year. I have been working seasonally at a family owned car dealership for 5 years now, and transitioned into owning the information security program, essentially building it from the ground up while working with 3rd party providers. Here is the resume bullet points I have, I want to know if I’ll be a competitive applicant for SOC Analyst jobs.

Information Security Coordinator at Company 1, CT August 2024 to Current
Designed and implemented the organization's first Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capability by deploying a cloud-hosted Wazuh platform on AWS, establishing centralized security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across 18 Windows endpoints.

Investigated and triaged security events using Windows Event Logs, endpoint telemetry, and TCP/IP networking concepts, performing log analysis, root-cause investigation, and remediation of potential security incidents.

Established a vulnerability management program by continuously identifying, prioritizing, and remediating software vulnerabilities, improving the organization's overall security posture.

Administered Bitdefender GravityZone Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) across organizational workstations, implementing endpoint security policies, malware protection, and continuous security monitoring.

Conducted technical risk assessments and collaborated with third-party compliance providers to implement NIST Cybersecurity Framework and FTC Safeguards Rule compliant security controls throughout the organization.

Communicated technical security risks, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements to organizational leadership and non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed business decisions and improving security awareness.

IT Support at Company 1 , CT                                              July 2021 to August 2024
Provided Tier 1 technical support for users by troubleshooting Windows workstations, printers, networking equipment, and business applications to minimize downtime.

Installed, configured, and deployed Windows workstations, peripherals, and software for new employees while ensuring systems were properly configured and operational.

Diagnosed hardware, software, and network connectivity issues using Windows administrative tools and networking fundamentals to restore normal business operations.

And still can't find a job. I'm so tired of this bullshit market and lottery chances of finding a job. Its truly making me resentful of this field.

So I'm basically stupid and went to SANS and earned 3 GIAC certificates hoping for a job at the end of the rainbow.

Obviously didn't happen and it's been awhile so I pretty much forgot everything I passed the tests on.

I'm not passionate about this stuff but it's something I think I can do for a career. Just need help getting started. I come from customer service and warehouse jobs so I have absolutely ZERO experience

I'm 23 years old. I graduated in 2025 and started my full-time job as a software engineer a month ago. I'm really interested in cybersecurity and want to pursue a master's degree in Europe. However, I'm confused about whether I should resign from my current job and go for my master's now. If I wait a few more years, I'll be 25 or 26, and it feels a bit weird because most new students will probably be around 22 or 23. I'm also hoping to build my career and get a cybersecurity job in Europe, as cybersecurity salaries in India are generally much lower.

P.S. I have bug bounty experience and hold a reputable cybersecurity certification.

( India )

Hi guys I am a software developer but I just realised I can't do dsa and shit and I am unemployed for like 6 months so I am thinking to shift to cybersecurity bcz of this ai and all and software developer interviews are another level of hell.

Can anyone suggest me how to enter CS without experience i have experience of 2 yrs in SDE. And what kind of roles are easy to enter and what kind of roles a fresher can take.

Hi all!

So I am very lucky to have obtained a security clearance through an internship as a graduate student. I have a PhD in experimental/social psychology. My current job is somewhat intel adjacent. I am basically using psychology research methods to design studies to evaluate the effectives of various military programs/campaigns. I also do a bit of OSINT/intel/sentiment analysis work, but my title is not intel analyst and I don't know any of the technical intel programs that you might learn in the DIA (i.e. SIGINT).

It's a decent gig but honestly I don't really have 40 hours of work, and it sort of feels like a dead end job. It's super niche, and with the contract up for recompete I am quite worried about being retained. There's two of us doing the same job and honestly one person is more than enough. Basically, I just want to develop skills to be eligible for more jobs within the DoD. Cyber seems like a decent path. I do see some cyber threat analysts on LinkedIn with psychology backgrounds, but a lot of them also have a military background...

I'm not sure. I am really hoping this can be my saving grace but I also want to be realistic. To be clear I do not want to hyper technical. The roles I am interested in would be like, insider threat, cyber threat analyst, etc...

Thanks!

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Hi everyone,

I'm 20 years old and currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Computer Science. Recently I've become interested in cybersecurity, but I'm completely new to the field and trying to figure out whether it's the right career path for me.

A few things I'm wondering:

Is cybersecurity really as difficult as people make it sound?

Does it involve a lot of coding, or is coding only a small part of the job?

How stressful is the work compared to software development?

Do you enjoy your job, or do you sometimes regret choosing cybersecurity?

What type of person tends to do well in this field?

If you could start over, would you still choose cybersecurity?

I enjoy learning about technology and solving problems, but I'm worried about spending months learning cybersecurity and then realizing I don't actually like the day-to-day work.

I'd especially love to hear from people who are currently working as security analysts, SOC analysts, penetration testers, or in any cybersecurity role.

Thanks!