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Newbie
Switched from an HR background (Graphic Design BFA) to IT last summer. Working on a enterprise helpdesk now supporting 17K users. Pursuing InfoSec and re-upping my Network + and Security + certs this year. Looking forward to integrating within this community.
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Brand New
I was wondering if anyone else started out like me. I've got very little experience in this field and am starting on a network+ certification and just wanted to know some other experiences that might be similar to mine.
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Good Morning
Hi everyone I am new to this forum
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Hi peoples
I just wanted to say hello!
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Hello!
Hi all!! Just joined today thought I seek advice now after 2 years I've completed 6 exams and now doing the CompTIA Project+ so I wanted some advice on this exam and future ones. The following exams I have passed in these time frames: AWS Practitioner exam (July 2018) AWS Certified Solutions Architect associate (October…
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New here.
Hello, everyone. I'm new to this forum. It is a pleasure meeting you all.
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I'm new here
Hi, my name is Christine and I am going through a career change I do know some networking and very much know my way around a computer I have also done some coding trying to find what excites me and I found computer forensics to be my interest but I have been trying to find out if I have to take my A +, Network + Security +…
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should I get NET+ Before Security+
should I get NET+ Before Security+ And should I just go to college first and then get cert after? I really want to move wisely and not waste time. Any guidance from the OG Vets?
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Brand New & Trying To Learn
Hello
everyone! My
name is Michael and I just signed up to this forum. I am posting this question
on multiple similar websites with the hope of getting some advice and guidance
on how to start a career in the IT field. I know everyone is busy with their
lives and careers, but I do want to take a moment to give a huge…
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NYC Security professional
What’s up all! I’ve been working in IT for 15+ years mostly in infrastructure engineering data centers, security. Now conduct assessments and pentests. Just looking to learn from you guys and help where I can
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Just started using Infosec IQ and trying to find an answer in the community
Unfortunately I can't find a section of the Forum for that service nor the AwareEd one that my question is from. How do I see feedback from a Learner taking a test who challenges a question or submits feedback? I'm new to this so it might be something pretty simple I just can't see.
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Not so new
Hi Everyone, I was a passive member of TechExams but never said anything. Now I've made another account to share my journey to obtaining the GSE certification. I am a Sr. Principal Information Security Specialist (aka glorified Cyber Security Analyst). I'm at a weird point in my career. Because my job is no longer…
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Back at it .
Back to techexams to start the job search. I took a chance and left a full time role for a contact position. Money wasn't much better, I just wanted to try a different role. As a result the contract had ended and I am on to my next challenge. I am from the DFW area and the market is fairly good Looking for something in the…
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Looking for guidance
Hi I am new here and to the tech world. I am looking to start a career in tech. From what I gather I would like to do network support/help desk (internal) for companies starting off. I have no real experience I’m a novice and looking to start with career academy. Any advice on taking this path? What certs I should start…
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Hello everyone!
Hi! I'm Erika and I'm a newbie here. I started using cryptocurrencies not long ago, so I'm looking for some useful information that can help to improve my skills and knowledge. As there are many crypto users here, I'm sure I will find much helpful data. Cheers!
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Hi community
Hey guys, After months of using this amazing platform, I finally chose to join y'all and hopefully give back the same way many of you helped me with your guidance and recommendations for my certifications. I am a cyber enthusiast and have a strong passion for ethical hacking/pentest. I love to break things and put them…
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newbeee
Hello all!I am new to this forum and this "world of IT". I had messaged a bunch a random people on linkedin and was told to join, so here I am lol. A little about myself, I currently work in sales and part of my job is some help desk but I am looking to break into the cyber security field and grow from there. Currently…
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Introducing Myself After Three Years
Hello all, I joined TechExams over three years ago and did absolutely nothing here. Now I'm halfway through an mostyl onlilne AAS in Cyber Security and want to get the Security+ certification to gain employment in the field. I live by the Patuxent River Naval Base and any IT job here requires it. I've completed the college…
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Hello from a new IT-girl-in-the-making :)
Hey everyone! I joined because I have just discovered the joy of networking and want to change careers (slowly). I have always liked tweaking with computers but just never got stuck in for real. I have a computer genius brother and I guess that held me back, I never thought I would be good enough myself... That's about to…
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Newbee
Hi Guys, My name is Isabel Jason, working as a system analyst.
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Newbie Alert
Hi Friends, I'm so excited to be on this platform. Hoping to learn and connect with new people here. I'd really appreciate it if I can be guided on how best to make use of this fantastic platform. Thank you :)
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Newbie Alert
Hi Friends, I'm so pleased to join you here this day. Hoping to learning, networking and enjoying quality time on this platform.
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Hello all
i am here to get the knowledge mainly on the scripting languages
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Howdy!
Hi everyone, Just discovered this amazing forum after searching high and low for something a bit better than the Reddit CCNA. I'm a Insurance Broker and have been for a very long time, decided to recently take the A+ and completed that cert. Was going to move on and take the CompTIA Network + but decided that this would be…
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On the way for CISM
Hello everyone, i stumbled upon this forum while searching for CISMstudy material. I figured out this forum is very informative, then I decided to register and participate in the forum discussion. About myself, I am from one small country in South East Asia, already CRISC certified, and now pursuing for CISM. Probably will…
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What a network person does ?
Just curious for any input, i know that allot of the jobs i see vary in what they want from a person which is way to much information/ skills for me to take in so i narrowed down by interest. Cisco configuration is the main thing i want to peruse despite thats a small small portion of my studies, i try to learn linux and…
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Hello
Hello everyone, I'm new here and just wanted to say hi 👋 I've lurked on here a few times, so I figured I would post. A little about myself | I've been working in the IT field for almost 11 years now, but only recently started studying for certifications. I've sort of built myself up to the position I'm at now (Network…
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It's nice to be there!
Hi, I'm Carla, and I dream of becoming IT engineer. So I'm planning to get a sertificate CompTIA A+ to make my CV more showy. So I need some useful tips for a newbie :)
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Greetings from Greece
Hi everyone, My name is George K. and i live and work in Greece. I am a digital forensics / incident response guy with a new passion for red teaming. It seems purple is the new black. Decided to eventually join to investigate new certifications that are currently on my radar.
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New. Questions about Vectrus hiring process
Hi guys, so i’ve accepted my offer letter the in the beginning of June. I’ve completed my fingerprints. Background check is complete (squeaky clean). Submitted my equip for security clearance last week which is what I am currently waiting on now. About how long does it take to be granted your security clearance or interim…
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Hi community
Hi all, I'm Andy from San Marcos, Ca. I'm junior python developer...hope to find new friends and learn something new about developing.
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Im Back!!!!!
Hello all to the people that are still here I missed you alll To the people that are new.... Welcome My name used to be ITSpectre but I have since changed my email and phone number for that email so with all things I have to start fresh..... I am glad to be back and will be gracing the pages of the forum again.....…
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Hello guys!
Hey guys. I'm a bit of a new comer here, but I've been lurking for quite a while and I would like to join the discussion on the current state of the industry. I just passed my ITIL Foundation exam in the last few hrs after two attempts. And currently I now have 7 certifications and am currently back in school and will…
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Need Advice
Hey Folks! While I introduce myself, I also seek some advice on which certification should I take? I have 7 years of I.T experience with focus on Software Development. Because I was working for a bank, I have dealt with security aspects of software development, but it was not the major focus. Because of my bachelors in I.T…
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Getting back to the forum
Been away for awhile, when did infosecinstitute take over!?
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Jasper says hello (Tampa, FL)
Hey guys! I feel like I'm introducing myself to the entire IT world. Let me start by giving you a little bit of background on myself.Since getting my Master's in 2008, I had been working as a translator for the federal government close to DC. Since last year, I made the decision to relocate to Tampa in order to be closer…
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Hello everyone!
I've been a lurker on this site for a bit now. I figured it would be a good idea to go ahead and join. Been in the IT field for the past 10 years (military, contractor). I've mostly done system/network stuff, I am looking to get into the information security field. I do have security plus and that has opened doors for me…
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New Site, Who's This?
Greetings fellow TechExaminers! Been with this site since 2016 and it has certainly grown. This site has definitely brought me a grand of insight to the IT/Cyber realm that I found very useful. But then again, everything you get from the internet should be taken with a grain of salt and it's up to you to understand what…
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Looking for communities to aid in becoming one with IT
Hello everybody my name is Yevgeniy, 28 years old and married, and I've recently decided I have enough passion for IT that I want to pursue networking professionally. I am currently employed as Junior Tech Support at a company that provides residential and business VoIP service, and am studying Network+ and the CCNA…
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Whats up, Fellow Techs
As my name suggest, my name is Shaun and I am looking to improve my odds in the IT Field. I graduated with an Associate's in Applied Computer Science with a couple years IT work as a Help Desk Specialist under my belt. Unfortunately, all of previous employment have been contract based which has landed me to anything…
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Just beginning
Hello all! I am just beginning my studies for the compTIA A+. My goal is to have the exams done and passed by September. I decided that after applying a few times for entry level positions over the years and not getting the job I needed to do something to give myself a better chance. From everything that I have read A+ is…
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Hello!
Huge "hello" to everyone! After 20+ years in IT, with the last 10 desiring and trying to break into a security position, I passed the Security+ exam on Feb 1st. I currently work in a hospital with the Information Security team. It's a great spot because I can cross train with the Vulnerability Team. Since expressing an…
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Greeting Techs
i believe you are all doing fine, I just completed my first bachelor's degree in I.T-Security with SMC university (Swiss management center) which is an online program, i opted for this program because of its flexibility in payments and studies for people in third countries. I work as a cashier in our national utility…
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themanwholaughs - old techexams member
Hi, im themanwholaughs. I have a degree in networking and cloud computing and I'm planning to do my masters in cyber security and phd in cyber security and AI. My expertise is networking, sql database, cloud networking, security, etc. I look forward to helping people out in the community as well. My twitter…
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Newbie / Advise
Hi All, I am a newbie in this community. I love technology and have recently got my MCSE in Productivity. I now need advice on the Cloud vendor to focus on as I would like to learn and work wit cloud technology. I have never worked on either Azure or AWS, so I am a total newbie. I would like advice on which one to start…
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New Member
Hello! My name is AnnaMae and I joined the community to get insight on certain CompTIA and EC-Council certifications and even sell vouchers that were bought in bulk by my company but were not used. I really care about all my students that come to us and when they ask questions that I can't answer I go out onto the internet…
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InfoSec Pro for Collaboration
Hi All, I am a security professional hoping to collaborate with like minded professionals. I hope to learn a lot from all of the professionals in this forum. I can also share my knowledge, experience and expertise as well.
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Howzit!
Just introducing myself because it's the right thing to do! :)
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Hello from RI
Hi everyone, I'm Stephen and live in Rhode Island. Currently i am out of work and have been looking for the past few months and have had a few interviews, but that is another discussion. Reason why i joined this group is get some answers from the community that i may have and be able to contribute as time goes on. I been…
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New kid on the block
Hey hello all. My name is Ricardo Pearce, im 19 years old and from South Africa, I recently got my CCENT in November 2018 and currently working on the CCNA full cert. im currently working as Junior Field Engineer and hoping to move my way up to a senior network engineer by the end of the year. My path for 2019 is to have…
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One of the First TechExams Lurkers
Hey everyone, I am a bit ashamed to post, but better super late than never! I have been viewing and learning so much from TechExams for almost 11 years now without contributing anything to the community. I hope to change all that and want to try and help going forward. I currently work in Cyber Security for a large…
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Hello, World!
Hi Everyone, I just signed up for the site. I'm currently working primarily on Cisco Voice projects. I am studying for the CCNA in Collaboration. I also get landed with a number of Voice over wireless lan issues at work so I will likely be poking around the wireless part of the site as well.
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Newbie
Helli all, I just joined the community.
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Hello All
I am studying for CCENT. I have been involved in telecom for many years (33 to be exact) and I am learning lots of new things. My background as an old TDM man seemed much more straight-forward and easier to remember. There is so much to learn with this old brain of mine! Recommendations appreciated.
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Fresh to the Forum!
Hey guys, hope y'all are well. I'm a 20 year old from NYC, with the A+ & Net+ certs. Fixed my first cracked iPhone screen about 6 years ago, and built my first PC about 5 years ago. Uhh, I went to college for a few years but didn't end up with any degree. Unfortunately I don't have the time or money to go back either.…
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I’ll go first!
Hey everyone! My name is Megan and I’m a member of the product team at InfoSec Institute. Outside of work, you’ll find me spending time with my horse, Huey, and hanging with my dogs, Bella and Naula. I’m addicted to Pokémon GO (pm me if you want to trade friend codes!), and am also a recovering WoW addict. If you’re…
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Looks great!
Only great things ahead! Glad to see such an amazing resource which was in so many ways the beginning of the career that i now have, and am extremely proud of. Looking forward to more greatness from JD, Plantwiz and the other masters of knowledge here! Keatron Evans
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Hi
Hello Guys this is kamathi from Indai.Now only ill joining here so kindly please help me.thank you
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Hello there ^__^
hey guys.I'm pretty happy to find a community that offers support in the security industry.I was hoping to find a mentor or a friend that can level up with me in this industry as there is nobody that lives around me wants to join this field.or at least someone that can tell me that I'm on the right path. That would be very…
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Hi
Hi Guys this is Tamilni from mumbai. Now only i joining Here.so please can all help me when ever I want to help. Thank you.
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First Post from a Lurker
Hi all. I'm Denise. I've actually been a member of TE for 2 years but never posted. However, I have learned A LOT! I remember when I first joined, I was seeking information about the CompTIA exams to join the IT industry. But this forum has provided soooo much more insight than I expected. I had learned so much about so…
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New to the forum - hello!
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Hiya
Hey everyone, I am a relatively new member here at TechExams, I joined basically right before the site switch so it has been an interesting change. I have been interested in computers my whole life but never took the time to get certified so that's what I am doing now! I have been studying really hard for my Network+ and…
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New look, same mod...
I'm JDMurray, one of the original members of TE from 2003 and a forum admin from 2006. I haven't changed my avatar (Silent Bob) since, so you may recognize me. My posts turn up in certification-related Google searches too. When I'm not helping people on TE, I am a SecOps team manager in the Verizon Threat Management…