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Hi guys I’m 31 yo cnc programmer. For the past year I was learning a lot about cybersecurity (and front end dev because I like both) and I want to switch career. How realistic is for me to get hired as junior cybersecurity analyst without experience? I could easily get comptia network + and security + certs in a month or two. Would anyone hire someone who has certs and hands on knowledge (home lab)?. Any advice ? Any wisdom ?
RogueAIx01Yes. There are still employers in the industry who are interested in hackers who are passionate about the craft, rather than someone who got churned through a certification mill in 6 weeks and learned the bare minimum to get the certs because they heard there was a lot of money to be made in infosec. Analysts tend to be pretty entry-level roles. Not to say it doesn’t require skill, just that a lot of places will hire people who are new to the field or fresh out of school with the intent of training them. Having a home lab is a positive, and make sure you mention that during any interviews you may get.
LefthandedCodingYeah certs and home lab is fine
whirlpo0lYou’re already in the field with software development, and I’m sure your troubleshooting and analytical skills are better than someone with no experience at all, you should be more than fine.
famouskiwiMate, my old neighbour was 54 and she learnt a new career. Go for it!
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