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Perhaps I can help in a small way. I run a Cisco Academy Cyber Security class at the local Job Corps. If a young person between the ages of 16 and 24 desires to learn Cyber Security they can join Job Corps, take a basic IT course such as the A+ course and then take my advanced course in Cyber Security. The best part is it is ALL FREE. When you complete the course you will have the Cisco Certified Cyber Ops Associate certification. Many of my students also leave with their Security+, CCNA and some with a Linux Certification. Once again it is ALL FREE. No cost to the student except for their time and dedication.
Gentlemen.... some excellent points were made here. But... as one of the poorest families in my county growing up, this isn't about one color of Americans. This covers ALL colors - black, brown, white, etc... Most lower-class and a lot of middle-class families today are literally one paycheck away from eviction, which is scary. My argument here is that this discussion and related issues are relevant to "all" people who wish to pursue tech careers. It's not black vs. white.
I have a genuine very important question: How can a Small Business MSP in CYber Security be successful and find clients while there are so many big companies and businesses already successful in the market? WHywould anyone decide to go with a small business over the big corps?
Recently took 601 and failed and the test proctor told me that 701 was easier. Not sure about that but if i studided for 601 can i just retake it and do 701? I didn't even know that 601 retires literally next month. Still would've been nice to be certified though.
I have been studying for the sec+ 600 now it is almost time for 700 well I will just go for 700,God help me I am really slow studying for it but I do that to really understand not just reading to pass exam.
I have a question if @Infosec or anyone with G7 exposure can answer I am student of DEVSYSOPS. (And I plan to move abroad as Skill Worker ) One thing which come in my mind is I practice Hijab, (garment worn by some Muslim women to cover their hair.) Based on my skills (merit), is there a chances for me to get into Fortune 500? or my Hijab Practice can be hindress.
I am in no way associated with Infosec except as a Bootcamp student and let me tell you I wholeheartedly believe in Infosec Bootcamps. My strong advice is these bootcamps are definitely not for beginners as the instruction is at an extremely fast pace, but for some that have the knowledge already and can build upon their own knowledge of the subject matter, within the boot camp. I was able to pass the Security+ and the CySA+ exams and thus am certified now with those two new certifications. The boot camps were just refreshers for me but truly am excited I was able to pass those two exams. My next bootcamps are going to be, CEH/Pentesting dual certifications, CCSP exam, CASP+ certification, Cloud+, Microsoft Azure Exam 104 and the CISSP, all done through the Infosec boot camps
LOVE her recommendations on 26:30: 1. Use Google alerts to find information on data privacy 2. Certifications (optional) or read a book on privacy 3. Learn something new about AI 10mins for 30 days - you'll know more about it than most people. Her advice is straightforward and doable.
It is really interesting to know who is behind such multi-stage cyber security testing. At JetSoftPro, a software development service, we conduct a penetration test in 7 steps and immediately involve a team of cyber security specialists in the testing, because it is important, as Gemma said, to understand that several "minds" are working on the task at once :)
I hate when employers make a job so difficult when its not. Cybersecurity is suppose to be in demand career, but they all want you to have 3 or 5 years of experience. You need a degree some say, or another, you just need a certificate. Most probably had no experience because they know someone. None of these jobs want to train you they want you to come from other job already experienced. No one has thought…if your getting hired with my company I'm train you how I want you to do the job. That's why some business struggle now they lean on the experience that the employee received for another job. My 4 year degree was a complete waste of my life and money. The worst decision ever to make without a scholarship or a having a degree that will pay you back. Criminal justice is not the degree to have.
Not to mention the number of people that give their own security answers away every time a friend posts a Facebook engagement quiz! "Your first dog's name + the street you grew up on = your Jedi name" etc. etc.
