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Leaving years of web development and getting into cybersecurity in my 30s
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<blockquote data-quote="ForgottenSeer 823865" data-source="post: 858638"><p>I was working in the marketing department of a well-know security vendor, what i can say is that the turnover is quite active, people come and go, especially when they can find higher salaries elsewhere which isn't uncommon. </p><p></p><p>Cybersecurity is a field lacking of experienced workers. Salaries are high if you have the proper skills. </p><p></p><p>SysAdmin doesn't forcibly mean you will be deep in cybersecurity, you may end very disappointed, ending up fixing printers and user mistakes while being restrained about the security strategy you wan't to adopt (cost, time, idiot CEO, etc...). </p><p></p><p>Learn about pentesting (how to discover vulnerabilities), programming (Java, etc...), malware research, etc.... Those are the root of cybersecurity.</p><p></p><p>You aren't too old , you previous experience as dev is still usable to security companies, it could be a bridge (keep working as front end dev and acquiring cybersecurity skills in the meantime then switch or doing both , why not).</p><p>But if you decide to totally quit your previous expertise on a whim for a past dream, you may heavily regret it.</p><p></p><p>Personally, no way i will risk a good salary position in a field i'm experienced, to one i barely know; unless i have all the skillset and contacts/relations to ensure me at least 5+ years of safe employment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ForgottenSeer 823865, post: 858638"] I was working in the marketing department of a well-know security vendor, what i can say is that the turnover is quite active, people come and go, especially when they can find higher salaries elsewhere which isn't uncommon. Cybersecurity is a field lacking of experienced workers. Salaries are high if you have the proper skills. SysAdmin doesn't forcibly mean you will be deep in cybersecurity, you may end very disappointed, ending up fixing printers and user mistakes while being restrained about the security strategy you wan't to adopt (cost, time, idiot CEO, etc...). Learn about pentesting (how to discover vulnerabilities), programming (Java, etc...), malware research, etc.... Those are the root of cybersecurity. You aren't too old , you previous experience as dev is still usable to security companies, it could be a bridge (keep working as front end dev and acquiring cybersecurity skills in the meantime then switch or doing both , why not). But if you decide to totally quit your previous expertise on a whim for a past dream, you may heavily regret it. Personally, no way i will risk a good salary position in a field i'm experienced, to one i barely know; unless i have all the skillset and contacts/relations to ensure me at least 5+ years of safe employment. [/QUOTE]
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