Would be cool to have a local group of people who are either already in the Cybersec/Infosec industry or interested in breaking in.

*No need for CompTIA bashing, for Federal it's a bare minimum, full stop*

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known__stranger t1_jbppjch wrote on March 10, 2023 at 7:38 PM

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Not prepping but got the cert a few months back. Can help you with some study materials if needed and share my experience.

4runnr t1_jbpttd5 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 8:06 PM

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Literally just now studying for my cissp.

my_ashy_paintbox OP t1_jbpz0sf wrote on March 10, 2023 at 8:40 PM

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Replying to known__stranger (#2,203,123)

What was your preparation? I've got Meyer's Security+ book, and did the Cybersecurity certificate at QCC, I've got a non-related bachelors degree, and my work experience is IT-adjacent. Are you working in the industry now?

my_ashy_paintbox OP t1_jbq0oz7 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 8:51 PM

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Replying to 4runnr (#2,203,352)

I see you work as a sysadmin. are you looking to transition to a more security focused role?

4runnr t1_jbq3rl0 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 9:11 PM

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Replying to my_ashy_paintbox (#2,203,693)

I believe that IT should provide 2 primary functions:

Provide service and value to enable the business.
Protect the business by effectively reducing risk.

Security is a very important part of a business' IT strategy. That is my motivation for taking the CISSP.

LucasRaymondGOAT t1_jbqbzf2 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 10:06 PM

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Replying to 4runnr (#2,203,818)

Also a lot of positions become readily available if you've gotten your CISSP.

zHyena t1_jbqo471 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 11:32 PM

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Not in Security, but considering it. What did you think of it or what led you to it?

Currently in classes for my CompTiA+ as well as aws and a few other things.

Also have some certs for Microsoft products as well as Adobe indesign, illustrator, and photoshop.

my_ashy_paintbox OP t1_jbqp3fj wrote on March 10, 2023 at 11:39 PM

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Replying to zHyena (#2,204,773)

I've worked in a NOC/SOC in non-technical role, and decided I wanted join the cool kids on the other side of the room (they were a tight knit group, always went to lunch together and hung out outside of work). Also was laid off during COVID, and cybersec is job security, you don't have to worry about your position being offshored to a low cost center like Bangalore, due to the nature of the work most security roles require you to be onshore or legal resident for compliance purposes.

Confident_Attitude t1_jbqyz8s wrote on March 11, 2023 at 12:55 AM

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I’m taking a class that has prep for Security+ and I’m relatively new to the area so I wouldn’t mind making friends. I’m currently aiming for an undergraduate in Cybersecurity, which I know isn’t necessary, but I want to conduct research in the future.

known__stranger t1_jbt1tsm wrote on March 11, 2023 at 2:20 PM

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Replying to my_ashy_paintbox (#2,203,619)

I watched videos of Messer and then used Messer’s and Dion’s test papers and hung out in the community discord. The discord part was fun because people were so helpful with some concepts and group study was indeed fun. I’m working as a network engineer currently, can’t still transition to security.

my_ashy_paintbox OP t1_jbu6rm4 wrote on March 11, 2023 at 7:13 PM

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Replying to known__stranger (#2,208,370)

Fight on brother. How long would you say it took for you to feel ready, from start of prep to scheduling and passing your exam?

known__stranger t1_jbuzwx0 wrote on March 11, 2023 at 10:48 PM

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Replying to my_ashy_paintbox (#2,209,848)

It took me around 2 months but I was learning like 6 hours a day. I read somewhere that if I don’t schedule the exam, I won’t feel ready. So went ahead and scheduled for 2 months and made my way up there.