Data-Hawk
I have no strings on me.
Damn. I didn't even know. Just googled it. If you really into computers in the 90's
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IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)
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Damn. I didn't even know. Just googled it. If you really into computers in the 90's
. Everybody heard of of him
I was just putting my resume out there to see what results I would get to see what tweaks I needed to make. I applied for a job that was a 7 day contract help desk for a company that is helping a business get back to the office from remote. I have certs but the experience is what I feel held me back from more offers when I was trying to get into the field in the past, do you guys think it’s worth it for experience/resume purposes or not? I would just use PTO for that week.
Youhadasparkwhenustarted
Superstar
So I need some advice. I've been working as a SOC analyst for the last year (GSOC specifically) and I've been looking to move forward in the cyber security field. I have no certs though, so it's been a hang up for me when it comes to finding another job. So I got referred to Perscholas for free cert training by this recruiting company I'm going through.... The problem is though is I thought we would be training for Security+ for some reason, instead the course is for the CompTIA A+. Im willing to take the classes, and I'm thinking doing so may endear me more to the recruiting company too, but if I'm planning on pursuing a cyber security job and I already have entry level experience, isn't it a practically worthless cert for me to have?
A+ pointless in your position
Sec+ you can get without classes and 2 weeks of reading the Comptia book
IMO get vendor specific tooling certifications (365 Defender/Sentinel, Splunk, any of the hardware networking companies, etc) to create a niche for yourself and then look at some of the other vendor neutral stuff OSCP/CEH/GIAC/CASP.
RealCrownHeights
All Star
I posted this in another thread, but I'm a recruiter, company basically make me go overboard to hire a brother. Resume is very solid and seems like a solid dude. Sr. Engineer Firewall, fully remote 140+ in the South smdh. Next month, I'm back on my grind
BlaxOps
Pro
Nice pay for Sr. Firewall Engineer. Was it for Palo Alto management?
RealCrownHeights
All Star
Yup, using Palo Alto, VMware NSX and Nutanix Flow
Data-Hawk
I have no strings on me.
Yes. IMHO A+ is pretty pointless now a days unless you are working at like Geek Squad or a shop.
For general Help Desk it's overkill. I would go for the Network+.
Edit .
On another note. I'm going for the Security+ in like 3 weeks.
I'm just using Measureup practice tests and this:
Iceson Beckford
Rich In Spirit.
Is it possible to break into this industry at 23 with minimal knowledge?
I don’t care about being no six figure breh, just a decent salary eventually
I don’t care about being no six figure breh, just a decent salary eventually
BlaxOps
Pro
Yes, but IT is diverse. Start off by getting that Security+ cert, it can open some doors. After that, figure out what niche you want to pursue.
Depends on what you want to do after you break in. You don’t want to just stand there while alarms are going off. Get ya hands dirty and get light on your feet.
Learn a skill, test it out, try to scale it out and then automate it. Document it and move on to another skill.
Skills turn into skillsets.
Skillsets are bundles that can be presented in a portfolio.
Portfolio turns into a program. Manage a few programs and then you turn into managing lifecycles through migration, integration and sustainment.
WakandanPride
Realest Negus Alive
I'm from the film industry and with this strike going on, I want to make a career transition to Cybersecurity. I'm currently working on getting the CompTIA trifecta certs. Wish me luck brehs.
The Cybersecurity field is a dumpster fire. The turnover rate is probably way higher than any other Tech discipline.
Cybersecurity staff turnover and burnout: How worried should organizations be? - Help Net Security
The risk of cyberattacks on businesses is being compounded by significant recruitment and retention issues within cybersecurity teams.
www.helpnetsecurity.com
Retention woes for cybersecurity professionals at the highest in years | TechRepublic
Sixty percent of respondents report difficulty retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals, up seven points from last year, according to ISACA’s State of the Cybersecurity Workforce.
www.techrepublic.com
Hiring and Retention in the Cybersecurity Workforce Remain Difficult
According to a new survey, it keeps getting harder to hire and retain cybersecurity workers. ISACA says 60% of organizations struggle to retain them.
securityintelligence.com
The great CISO resignation: Why security leaders are quitting in droves
Security leaders face shrinking budgets, skeleton crews, and more and more security tools and protocols — and many are just up and quitting.
www.sdxcentral.com
Is cyber security stress increasing staff turnover?
Learn how a toxic cyber security policy can increase staff turnover, and what you can do to build a healthy security culture.
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What I.T. sector has the best options in your opinion?The Cybersecurity field is a dumpster fire. The turnover rate is probably way higher than any other Tech discipline.
Cybersecurity staff turnover and burnout: How worried should organizations be? - Help Net Security
The risk of cyberattacks on businesses is being compounded by significant recruitment and retention issues within cybersecurity teams.
Retention woes for cybersecurity professionals at the highest in years | TechRepublic
Sixty percent of respondents report difficulty retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals, up seven points from last year, according to ISACA’s State of the Cybersecurity Workforce.
Hiring and Retention in the Cybersecurity Workforce Remain Difficult
According to a new survey, it keeps getting harder to hire and retain cybersecurity workers. ISACA says 60% of organizations struggle to retain them.
The great CISO resignation: Why security leaders are quitting in droves
Security leaders face shrinking budgets, skeleton crews, and more and more security tools and protocols — and many are just up and quitting.
Is cyber security stress increasing staff turnover?
Learn how a toxic cyber security policy can increase staff turnover, and what you can do to build a healthy security culture.