The Beginning Journey into the World of Cyber Security
Embarking on the journey into cybersecurity can seem daunting for many. One of my initial questions was: where do I start? Having already earned a degree in visual communications from a college that closed due to dishonest practices, my existing degree felt worthless. Despite having an associate's degree in multimedia design and the burden of college loans, returning to college was not feasible. This led me to explore certifications as a viable path forward. Deciding on which certifications to pursue was guided by industry standards and employer expectations. Ultimately, I chose to pursue the CompTIA Security+ certification, which I believed aligned well with these considerations. Start by setting up a game plan. You need to build your own educational path, or at least that’s what I had to do. I started with cybersecurity theory, specifically studying the CompTIA Security+ book. This involved an hour and a half of reading and note-taking each day, using both paper and pencil, as ...