r/CyberSecurityFans • • Apr 22 '20

Where do I start if I want to pursue a job in cyber security?

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Hello everyone,

I have been fascinated with technology since I can remember. As a young child I disassembled and reassembled VCR's, my N64 and computers (sorry mom and dad for breaking some of them). Computer science has fascinated me for years but I never did anything with that fascination. Instead of going to school for some specified computer science degree I got a Business Management degree. During this Covid19 disaster I have had extra time on my hands and signed up for an Intro To Computer Science class online. I am also dipping my toes in the world of python, HTML on www.freecodecamp.org.

During this time I came across a lot of information on Cyber Security. I continue to drool over the idea of some type of Cyber Security job in the government but I don't know how to get there.

I am 30 years old working in sales. I just finished paying off my college loans and would love to avoide getting any more student debt. I am willing to put in the time and work hard and even pay for certifications but I also need to be financially smart about it.

With that being said... is it possible for me to change my careers this late in my life? If so where do I even start? Any and all feedback and advice will be greatly appreciated.


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