Opinions on career transition from Digital Cinema to Cybersecurity? (programming.dev)

submitted 5 months ago by Clydesdalecrusher@programming.dev to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I currently work as Helpdesk analyst for a company that produces projectors. I am on the NOC that field technicians call into for any assistance. I would describe my job as having some elements of network, software, and hardware troubleshooting. Ultimately with my end goal I want to get into cybersecurity and be on a SOC somewhere. To achieve that I am working on my Net+ and building a home lab with some hardware I have to practice building a virtual network. Eventually I want to develop my coding skill and get my Sec+ and other certs. What are the opinions of those who are in both industries and any advice?

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[-] Clydesdalecrusher@programming.dev 1 points 5 months ago

That’s a bit of my thought maybe just get the big three and then practice more practical skills for a while. I’ll definitely have to convince my boys to pay for some of those certs the net+ does translate a ton into my current position.

The homelab will have to wait until I settle in to my new place with an office.

this post was submitted on 12 Jun 2024

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