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Here's What I Would Do If I Could Start Over In Cybersecurity... (www.youtube.com)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by pantherina to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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(His videos are often very lengthy and beating around the bush, so here is a short summary)

Learn basics of IT, Hardware, Software, OS, Networking

Like CompTIA A+, Networking+, Security+ Certificates (they have educational material, no need to do the test)

Learn how big security is, security domains

How they work together

Try Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Focus on what you want to do and what you can

Hobby vs. Career

Separate identities to prevent burnout. You shouldnt work your hobby all the time, I guess

Work with tools to increase productivity (and use ads lol)
Join the InfoSec community

Learn from another, projects, conferences

Take one step at a time

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[–] pantherina 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I can imagine that, never did any of those certificates.

Selfhosting vs. writing code is different. But yes for sure if there is some kind of separation that may be fine.

For me personally, being on a computer after a workday on a computer can be nice, but can also be too much and cause stress over time, without me noticing it.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

Selfhosting vs. writing code is different. But yes for sure if there is some kind of separation that may be fine.

Absolutely. I'm a software dev by day, and a hobbyist admin by night. And cybersecurity involves a bit of both, but honestly, the coding is largely just scripting, which I totally think can be picked up on the side if you're logically inclined.