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1. Find a cushy job in government or a very large corporation, where you can bluff your way through indefinitely. 2. Buckle down and master some real skills th
by staunch 12y ago
1. Find a cushy job in government or a very large corporation, where you can bluff your way through indefinitely.
2. Buckle down and master some real skills that are in demand. It's a cop out to say there are "too many options". All you have to do is pick one you're interested in and put the time in. You have to specialize though. Security isn't specific enough, penetration testing is, or iOS/Android development, frontend web development, whatever. After just a few months of study, you could probably find someone who will hire you at a low salary in any of these jobs. Then master the specialty on the job.
- tfg4k 12y agoI understand. I was nervous about using the right terminology when rambling out the OP. Pen Testing was the area I had been focusing on. I have taken online courses and have real-world experience doing that but not in a "professional" capacity. That being said, how much weight do certifications carry when applying for employment in that area?
- staunch 12y agoIt's easy to see gauge your skill at penetration testing. Just try to collect some security bounties. Certifications don't matter much at good companies.