-
If you get a BS-Security from WGU, would they automatically take you for MSISA?
Say you are scheduled to graduate from their BS-IT Security degree next month and express your interest to continue your studies with them and the MSISA Degree, is there some chance of them denying you?
-
Veteran Resume, Career Transition
I'm a couple months out from separation and have most of my paperwork ready to start the job hunting process. I figured I'd post my resume up and see what you guys thought. I've followed previous posters threads, but haven't come across anyone trying to advertise their "soft skills". I found taking these "soft skills" from…
-
Do you follow any methodology during a pentest?
Question for the pentesters out there. When you are doing a test, do you follow any methodology (OSSTMM, OWASP, CHECK...) or do you follow your own process?
-
Preparing for a semi-entry level information assurance interview
Hey guys, I am preparing for interviews with the Job title Information Assurance Specialist. Has anyone ever interviewed for a position with this title? Its a contracting job for the Federal Govt. If you did, what kind of questions did you get asked? I am currently an IT Team Chief in the Army, which is similar to an IT…
-
Anyone ever had your company reduce your salary/wage?
If so why? My situation is that I live in NYC right now and work remote from home (Brooklyn). We have offices in the city (Manhattan), but I’m not required to be there or as far as I know even be in the NYC Metro. I have gone to Ks to visit with family for weeks and it really didn’t make a difference as long as I still did…
-
For those on the Federal/DoD side
Can you help explain the process of qualifying ,monitoring, and reporting for cyber security in regards to contractor software? I've done some softeware c&a (now its a&a with DIARMF). I'm just looking to better understand the process. You've got DFARS that lists out the aquistion and contractor roles. You've got FIPs which…
-
Can anyone in the industry answer a few questions?
Hello, everyone! I'm currently attending college and am in the MIS (Management Information Systems) program at my school. This is program in the business department but it is the most computer-esque degree they have in the business school. I was talking with a friend, and he recommended that I get my Security+ and CCNA and…
-
Extension/Continuing Studies degree vs. 'Regular' degree
A number of prestigious universities have continuing education schools alongside the other schools and colleges that comprise their regular programs. Some of the programs that I've been researching are: MS in Information Systems, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies MPS in Technology Management,…
-
Network Engineering in the years to come
To the guys who have been in the game for awhile...what will your study and career focus be for the nest few years? I would typically say the Cisco data center track would be mine but in the last year I have seen a lot of push to the cloud places like AWS now hold a % of pro and non-prod resources. This obviously at some…
-
resume critique please
Think of applying for an entry level security consulting position. Just looking for any advice for updating the resume! Here is the position: Associate Consulting Engineer Attachment not found. I'll also be taking my CCNA on May 1st, what are the opinions on adding that on there? Something like "Test Scheduled May 1st" for…
-
It's really all about the value you bring?
I'd love to strike up a discussion on this forum around value add. Let me explain a little in hopes to get this discussion moving in a direction I am hoping to get some answers or at least some thoughts. I've seen this happen in almost environment I have worked in. Company A hires employee X with the hopes they can do A, B…
-
Which is more valuable if you already have a Bachelors Degree?
Which would you consider more valuable from a hiring standpoint? I have a Bachelors Degree in a nonrelated field (Criminal Justice). I have a total of about 12 IT certifications from multiple vendors, including CompTIA, Microsoft and Citrix. I'm currently in pursuit of MCSE Server 2012. In your opinion, would you pursue a…
-
Plese advise what cert route to take for extremely rapid ascent
First a little bit about myself. I am MCSE (WIN NT WIN 2K) MSDBA N+ etc. I work as a Technical Support Specialist in a well know big corp. and somehow became lazy and got stuck. Have been doing it for over 15 years now. My job scope is very wide and involves interacting with irate clients/ using remote assistance tools/…
-
Business Foundations Certificate
Hi guys, I was just wondering about your thoughts for an online business foundations certificate from UT Austin. I checked it out about a year ago and it was only for current students, but now the program has been opened up to everyone. It was started in 1993. There are 6 undergrad-level courses which can most likely count…
-
MBA at DSU? or MSISA from WGU? or MSISA/MBA from UMUC?
Hey everyone, So I am about to finish my bachelors in Network Administration at WGU. I have 2 classes left! I also recently accepted a job as a security engineer. I am now at the difficult choice in what and where I want to study next. I have been toying around with the idea of:* The MBA/MSISA from UMUC * The MSISA from…
-
Job opening
In case anyone is interested we have an opening. http://www.mayo-clinic-jobs.com/s/3WlEK3
-
Guidance needed from the InfoSec Gurus
I am currently looking at breaking into the InfoSec field, but I am having something of a information overload. I am trying to land my first security related job,have had one interview so far, but I dont think I "speak the language " as yet. I have studied and passed the sec+ exam, and I am currently studying the CEH…
-
Where to start if you are already in the IT field but no certs?
Which cert would probably be the best to start with if you have already been working in the IT field for 3 years (Tech support with some project management) and have some basic understanding? I was looking to get A+ then to CCENT Or maybe Network+ then to CCENT Not sure where to start from, I currently have a 4 year…
-
How would you count "years of experience"? Is it any different for Federal jobs?
I've always wondered what people personally thought counted as "years of experience", versus what an employer thinks it means. For example: "5 years of professional IT experience" Does this mean 5 full years of full time (40+ hour weeks) OR 5 years of working experience (for example including one or two part time gigs…
-
Can I change my salary expectation ?
During the first interview, the manager asked me how much is my salary expectation. I told him a range. That was literally the first question he asked. I thought he would ask more about my technical skills and experience first. I was unprepared for that question. I have just found out their budgeted salary for this job,…
-
Co-worker Drama
Been working a position for about 2 months now. One of my co-workers on my team is extremely anti-social/has control issues. This person has had several run-ins with HR in regards to "bullying" and other issues. Run-ins with other co-workers as well. I haven't really had any issues up until this week. He's always crying…
-
Web Dev Career
Afternoon Everyone, Looking for some advice in regards to a Web Developer Career path. I've been studying Web Development on my own through the general online resources and I even signed up for a basic and light bootcamp through Skill Crush in the last few months and have always shown high interest in it so I've decided to…
-
All Job Posting Sites?
Anyone have a full list of all the job posting sites? I have: * Careerbuilding.com * Monster.com
-
Turned down for an interview based on school I went to
So I applied for a position to work as a IT security analyst for a defense contractor in the area and was contacted by thier HR since my qualifications matched what they were looking for. But when she forwarded my resume to the manager he turned down the opportunity to speak with me because in his experience candidates…
-
Lost my job, now what?
I recently was pulled into the IT manager's office and asked to resign within a months time. She explained that I was not a good fit and wasn't working quickly enough(I was the cabling guy that ran cable at offices and installed AP's etc. I looked for jobs and had a couple interviews but nothing solid and no offer. I ended…
-
Decisions, Decisions!!
I am currently looking at schools to complete an MBA with a concentration in Cybersecurity or Information Security Management. I have come to the conclusion it will either be UMUC or Saint Leo. Here is my dilemma. I also want to complete a Graduate Certificate($20,000) with Sans Technology Institute and due to the cost of…
-
Ever had to build an entire network and new cabling was done before network design?
Ugh, just thinking about is making me aggravated. I was given a project for a new build out of the network from the ground up Voip/AP/WLC/Firewall/Switch/Router for a fairly large newly renovated 5 floor building which will serve as church/school/hotel its about 125 nodes. It is my boss's church so he donating the…
-
Continuing from Community College to Four year school
Hi EveryoneI'm considering the next leg in my academic journey. I have completed so far:* AAS in Computer Engineering Technology - May,2013 * AAS in Network Engineering Technology - Fall, 2014 * AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology- Fall,2015 (Expected. It was just a couple of classes after the other two) I'm looking…
-
Contract Work
For those of you that have worked contracts, what have they been like? I have stayed away from contract jobs, even if contract to hire because I like job security but I am getting the urge to try this contract and contract to hire because the pay would be worth it... $25 per hour as a desktop technician for a 6-12 month…
-
Does a second masters really add that much value?
I realize there are outliers in anything, but generally speaking does it make sense to get a second masters degree? I see quite a few members seem to do this, but it's generally two degrees baked together with additional electives to get the second one. Assuming that is not the case does it make sense to get another one?…
-
Applied Computer Science vs Computer Science
Good Day, I am looking at pursuing a degree in Computer Science. I was mainly looking at online colleges since I have a job already (defense contractor). I am a veteran so my GI bill basically covers everything. My question is does anyone know any major difference in Applied Computer Science vs Computer Science in the eyes…
-
Beginner I.T professional here, need some advice.
I'm not exactly sure if this is supposed to go here or in the cert forum but I'll ask anyway. I'm new to the I.T field, I've got about 3 years of school behind me with a Certificate in Computer Information Systems and 8 months of practical experience in internships. I'm close to a diploma but still have to knock off some…
-
Got a new job with super easy iview
I was really happy Tuesday when I got a job offer with more salary. I had to finally cave and accept the fact that my current position after 9 months is questionable at best. My new position is a 18 month contract and could go perm as early as 3 months in. I will be working as a security analyst doing web protection. I…
-
Data Center Technician Help
Hi Guys, Since you guys are veterans on this. I wanted to ask I am trying to be a data center technician, I have looked and The Cnet training is the most relevant, It's CDCTP, Certified Data Centre Technician Professional. Is this really necessary to get hired as a data center technician?. Do you really need all this…
-
Personal Business Cards
I was looking to obtain personal business cards as I can get them cheaply. I travel quite a bit as I often do freelancing and often find myself writing my contact details on a piece of paper. The reason for asking this is that someone at a company I'm assisting forwarded my CV to a manager at different branch in a…
-
How many late starters do we have on here?
I'm a late starter (35 yrs old) in IT due to some bad personal decision in my 20's. I am currently attending school at University of DC for my computer science with a specialization in network security. I'm hoping to find a entry level job maybe in a NOC or even better a SOC. I figured most of you guys are young but I was…
-
Hubanda
Anyone have any info about this company? Here's the CL link... IT Remote Technical Support Position / potential of $80/hr or more
-
Do you get a nickname at your job?
Where I work at I am nicknamed various things Mr. Computer Tech The IT God Wizard of Waverly Nerd :P The Computer Hero You guys get a nickname?
-
Cyber Operations Help
Looking to cross train into "Cyberspace Defense Operations", Air Force Enlisted Job Descriptions I've linked the job description and was really wondering what certifications I should focus on? I'm enrolled at AMU with my BS in Information Systems Security. I'm currently taking the Security+ exam on the 9th of April and…
-
How do you make your job bearable?
If thoughts like "I'd rather be doing something else rather than being stuff in an office" creeps in, what do you do? How do you deal with the mundane nature of corporate jobs? How do you make your 9-5 routine bearable? What's your strategy? Any tips?
-
Which is more important in a interview?
in a interview, which carries more weight; the ability to answer alot of technical questions or possessing very good soft skills?
-
Strayer's Information Systems Program
I am not 100% sure on my end goal. My ideas are working in Information Security or maybe even becoming a CIO. Next year I will have my Bachelor's in IS from Strayer University. I was just wondering if I should keep going for another 1.5-2 years and get a Master's, or is this school just not worth it? So far I have an A.S.…
-
Trying to decide between two job offers
I've been looking for some entry level IT work and I finally got a couple of offers. Both jobs are about the same distance from my place. One is working as help desk in a call center for a major national hospital chain. The other is desktop support for a small office of about 40 advertising agents. I can see pros and cons…
-
What to Focus on In Preperation of Career Change
So I'm less than a year from separating from the Military and am in need of some suggestions on what I should do in preparation for the transition to the public sector. I'm currently a Network Engineer(6 yrs of experience) with my MSISA from WGU and CCNP/CCDP and various other entry level certifications from EC-Council and…
-
Requesting Infosec Career Advice
I have ~5 years IT experience and currently hold a level 2 systems support position at a medium sized company. I’ve come to the conclusion that continuing down the Microsoft path toward system support/administration does not make me happy and no longer appeals to me. I am now trying to define a new path to a career that I…
-
What was your entry level salary like at your very first IT position.
I hope this isn't a double post, my first post seemed to vanish without a trace. Just trying to see what others IT paths have been like, since I plan to enter the field soon. What was your entry level salary, at your very first IT position? And what position was it. What type of schooling or certs did you have, and how…
-
How do you prepare for 1st interview (phone with HR)?
I made it through the resume screening for what could be a pretty sweet work-from-home job for a company that provides IT security products. First up is the phone interview with an HR rep. What do you do in order to prepare for these interviews? Any tips you can provide? I've never done an interview over the phone and have…
-
WGU Health Informatics?
Hi, I'm currently wrapping up an associates degree and am gearing up for a bachelors. I've been looking at the Health Informatics degree at WGU, but have some questions. * What are people's general experiences? * What are some tips on maximizing what got transferred in? I already have the Project+ and Healthcare IT…
-
Need Help with career in devops !!!
Hi everyone, I am from india and I am currently working as a senior consultant for bmc bladelogic and atrium orchestrator. I started here as a fresher and i have experience of around 1.5 yrs on both tools. As i started here as a fresher with the tools itself i do not have any other technical skills neither i am able to get…
-
Atlanta Security Pros: Looking for a job?
I'm moving on from my current company, looking for anyone who might want to step in here. The position is for an intrusion/IDS analyst. I am looking for someone with experience in this area, We have a lot of new people on the team who need guidance and feedback. Actually, we need a Jr. Analyst too, so if you want to get…
-
Facebook group for UK job seekers
Dear members, I created a small group on Facebook for unemployed people seeking a job in IT. I would like to put together individuals willing to help each other to land their first job in IT. That's the link in case you would like to join us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1399989803635665/ Kind Regards.
-
What to do
Hi i have question i might have a hypothetical question i might get a job as a field tech job that travel around the city to fix printer switches and firewall that pays more then what i'm making now but its not the direction i want to go with my career. but the current position i have suck i don't do much and i feel like…
-
Interview for networking position
I currently work in a support role for an in-house application but my educational background and study area is networking, Cisco to be exact. I've never been interviewed for a network position before and was wondering if people could give some examples of "what would you do if...." type of questions that may get asked. As…
-
MSISA Complete!
I just defended my Capstone at WGU for my MSISA. I just submitted my graduation request, I had the entire program done in 7 weeks (Start Feb 1st) Great program overall, just worried it may look odd finishing a masters in under 2 months, any thoughts?
-
Remote Work?
How often have you seen entry-junior software development jobs? I would prefer working from home if possible at the beginning but most definitely wanting to after a few years. Most of the jobs I see posted require 3+ years of experience.
-
Jobs Overseas
Hello, I am almost done with my military contract with the Untied States Marine Corps where i served 4 years as a System Administrator. I am in Japan at the moment and interested in seeking employment overseas in stead of the states. My current certs include Net + and Sec+. I am working on my CCNET and CCNA R/S i am…
-
Job Hunting in a Different City
Any advice? Getting married and wife to be lives in a different city.
-
What was your help desk like?
Many IT professionals start at a help desk position. At first I thought all positions were the same but reading posts and talking to a few people it seems that there can be a mixed bag as far as what you get to do and what you are allowed to do. Different tier structures and such. Where I work we don't really have a tier…
-
information security analyst interview, possible questions...?
Hi, I have an initial phone interview for an info sec analyst role and wondered if you guys would be so kind as to suggest possible questions that may come up Will be my first info sec role if i manage to land it. Cheers
-
Job opening in Lexington KY
Ladies and Gentlemen, My company has recently posted openings for a Technology Consultant and Help Desk Technician. If you are interested, please see the link below and PM me. Thanks! Dean Dorton
-
No experience resume
I'm going to look for a job soon but I have no experience in the IT field, only food service. How would I go about creating a resume?
-
Anybody ever work for Dell Secureworks?
This is a question for the infosec people. Has anybody ever worked for or heard from anybody who has worked for dell secureworks in their SOC. I recently had a phone screen and a technical interview and wanted to know more about the environment. The position I applied for was an entry level soc position. I know they have…
-
Accepted New Position
Just wanted to show my appreciation to those that have shared insight and advice on their career advancement. I believe it has benefited me greatly. I have accepted a new position as a Systems Engineer in a nearby city and am excited to tackle the challenges that await.
-
help desk pay chicago suburbs
I have been offered a position doing help desk initially . I will also be trained in database and server administration. This will be my first IT position. I however have obtained a+, network+, and mcsa windows 7. Tomorrow we will negotiate the pay and benefits. What pay can I expect in the Chicago suburbs? I should add…
-
Interview practice idea
Hey everyone. Its been a couple of weeks since I joined and I enjoy this community immensely. Just lurking over the different topics here taught me a lot about salary negotiating, resume writing, etc, so thanks all for that. I would like to, if I may, make a suggestion. That people with direct experience interviewing…
-
Network Provision engineer career question
Hello, I recently got a offer to join a tech company as a network provision engineer. I wanted to know whether there is anyone here from such a career path or does anyone have any idea of what the growth prospects of such a position. I am a newbee in the networking domain. I have a masters in networking and have done my…
-
Few questions about IT Jobs
Hey guys, I just had a few questions about IT jobs, well jobs in general. I am applying for some summer internships and I have gone to interviews for about four so far. My question is, how long after an offer do you have to accept the offer? I know these are just internships but I figured it'd be pretty similar to a job…
-
what would you guys do?
You find a nice job with a company you like, you go through three rounds of phone interview, they say they like you and invite you for a face to face, after the in person interview they call back to say, they cant offer you the job that you applied for but they have something upcoming that is a lower role, less salary and…
-
career ups and downs
Hey everyone, I always here fairy tail stories here on how people are progessing but none shares sad stories or real life stores. I have being working in I.T 5 plus years now. I started in a company about 2 months ago as a Engineer and in my previous place i was a consultant. I feel like goinng backwards however i got…
-
The IT Stereotypes you have gotten in your career?
Some of my friends and bosses who knew me that I work in IT where like so that means you know every single thing about computers right? Oh so you work with nerds? Its a man environment. IT guys don't have a life nor get as much girls as they do. ( psh haha that one was funny that was BS) You guys have gotten stereotype for…
-
Question about how to approach salary questions - My Scenario
I'm currently a systems engineer for a smaller MSP/ IT consulting firm in the midwest. I applied for a Systems Security Analyst position with a large medical clinic/ hospital group. I got a call from the manager and he set me up for an interview but actually told me he has a Senior Systems Security Analyst position that we…
-
Landed my first IT interview!
Tomorrow I have an interview for an entry level 6-8 week contract job. Considering I made the switch from social work to IT a month ago, I am pretty impressed with myself. I would be working in a healthcare facility helping to move workstations and get everything set up. Also talking to doctors and patients, etc. Wish me…
-
Is WGU lax when it comes to General Education courses ?
I got this idea from another thread, and thought that there are so many WGU students and alumnus here that it would make for a lively discussion. I read the original post and had to admit that there were a handful of GE classes that seemed a bit too easy (I'm on the BSIT track). Still, I have found the overall education…
-
Resume - Ethics question
Question: I worked at companyA and I moved on to companyB for about 6 weeks. Then I went back to companyA (couldn't refuse the offer to go back). Do I put companyB on resume or LinkedIn? What's the ethics? Thoughts? Any questions you need to ask in order to give thoughts? Thanks.
-
Do you put expired certs on your resume?
I have seen some resumes include things like CCNA (2009-2013) or CCNA (expired). Not sure how recruiters view this.
-
AAS 2 masters
I'm thinking of finishing a second degree in networking from ECU online. I'm also thinking doing an AAS in the process. Transfer my credits to Wake tech community college then degree completion @ECU. Then apply for a graduate program at the same university in networking. Or I could sneak in the masters program under…
-
Second round interview for internship
I'll be having second round interview for internship position in Big Four audit firm. My plan is to write my master thesis related to computer security there. The interview will be with 2 persons with titles of Risk Manager and Risk consultant. I am kind of surprised with those titles, considering that they know my…
-
Military (Army) IT/Networking/Cyber career questions.
Hello, I am Cider. I have several questions on the topics of IT certifications, general IT, and military cyber operations. They are listed at the bottom in bold. Following this introduction is a background of my knowledge and reasoning behind the questions, to possibly help you with your answers. I am a 35P (Cryptologic…
-
Is my salary expectation is reasonable?
Hi all! Recently had a great interview out of the blue with a top government contracting company. When I was asked about salary, I stated mid 60's as I make mid 50's now. They wanted to know if I would take less for the position and I held firm. So now I'm wondering if it was too high. I was just hoping a few kind souls…
-
how do u categorize security jobs in Canada or USA
Hi All, I am Egyptian.Here rarely when u say that there is any categorization in the field of security and Network.I am 7 years experience as Network and Security admin.My work is to ( configure,admin ,monitor,writing reports)for Cisco Routers,Blade chassis Switches,Cisco switches,Juniper-McAfee-Dlink Firewalls,McAfee…
-
Annual Salary Increase
How much in percentage do you get in your annual increase and what is the acceptable/fair rate should you get? Does the annual increase come as an incentive or is it a must to get an annual increase? You are welcome to share your knowledge.
-
Government Work
Greetings! I am curious if it is possible to get government work with only an associates degree for formal training? I have certifications, and now some work experience but I was wondering if a Bachelors is essential. It may be a moot point being that I am 4 classes away from my BS at WGU but I would really like to…
-
Job Interview 2nd call back? What questions to expect?
Hey there, new to the board glad to be apart of the community! I recently got a call back for a job opportunity at a hotel, to work in their IT sector (fields I applied for were; "Help Desk Technician Lv1" 'Help Desk Technician Lv2" "Network Administrator"). I was informed that during my first interview, which only…
-
Please critique my resume, thanks
I figured it was time to get this resume looked at. I don't get any calls back in the last two months. So I figured this would be one place to start. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6KBtVzsGdLzUjZKODRSaE1LbXM&authuser=0 I think this link should work. Thanks ahead of time for any advice.
-
cost of living
for the west coast folks. Can I live decently on a salary of 435 per hr in san jose?
-
Another WGU Thread: I'm finishing my BS-IT and am thinking of a graduate degree
I'm considering the MSML and the MBA Healthcare Mgt. degrees at WGU and the University of Southern Florida's Healthcare Informatics' MS - Informatics degree. I'm partial to the last of these. I can't help thinking that I would benefit from a business degree of some kind (even it is not that interesting to me personally).…
-
Have you got any advantage from a Coursera's course?
On Coursera platform usually there are some courses that may be of interest, but, job-wise, do they provide any advantage? Or are they just for hobby? I mean, have you ever been on an interview and the interviewer told you "ohh nice, you have this course on X", or do they feel like it's crap?
-
Newbee here! need help for a common interview question !
Hi guys, This is my first post here. I have been asked this question a couple of times in interviews(didnt clear) , i am not sure whether this is the right place to post this but here it goes, Question: Assume the following topology: Router1 - SwitchA - SwitchB. Switch A has a web server connected to it, SwitchB has a…
-
Wording on resume
I'm looking for some feedback for what to put as a desired position on my resume. I currently have CCNA R/S. I have been out of the industry for approximately 7 years, so I made sure to get my newer CCNA certification to make myself current and more marketable. On the CCNA website: CCNA Routing and Switching - IT…
-
Post to myself : 10 Years Ago : Advice to IT professionals
So my story is, I am now 35, I have been working on computers since 4, and started screwing around on a Commodore 64, Therefore, Logic dictates, that I have been doing this for a while. I actually found myself in a market space about 12 years ago, whereby I ended up as an ERP manager, purely by accident. I excelled, liked…
-
Your Approach with Recruiters
I was curious to get thoughts on how you handle recruiters. I've been not responding to emails/LinkedIn messages from them, but a part of me feels that's a bit rude. However, unless someone has my perfect dream job, I have no interest in even interviewing at the moment. What do you guys do? No Response? Explanation of what…
-
Herren Associates?
Has anyone ever heard of them? It would seem legit but it feels weird. I was contacted by HR on LinkedIn in regards to a future position in the Philadelphia area. So I entertained the idea and the CTO called me. We talked for an hour and from my understanding they bid on government projects and right now have offered me a…
-
Resume Advice Question : Involving Job Roles & Geek Squad
Hey guys & gals, I have been working at Geek Squad for 7 months now. I started as a Consultation Agent in July (troubleshoots, sometimes perform quick fixes, finds an appropriate solution, checks in devices, and performs demos when clients come to pick up their device), but moved into the Technology Education Agent role in…
-
Resume critique
Hey guys, Have another resume to critique. I recently graduated from WGU and am having a tough time even getting replies from resumes I've sent out. I'm currently looking for a desktop support type position, and I am currently a phone support agent for a software company. Eventually I'd like to grow into a System Admin or…
-
Digital forensics, Incident response, what's the job like?
Just curious, what's a day to day job in digital forensics like? I found some jobs are just "digital forensic analyst" where you basically analyse hard drives and other evidence and then make a report, where other jobs where more general and include things like "incident response" and "malware analysis". I'm little bit…
-
What networking experience are you gaining from your NOC position?
I see NOC positions being recommend quite regularly for people trying to get into networking. I don't feel my experience would really prepare me for a networking position. I am curious, could NOC/support people list their task and responsibilities related to networking. Mine were, Changing/Removing IP addresses on router…
-
When does having multiple certs become "too much"?
I'm a 25 year old guy, i've got the certs you can see to the left, on my profile and I am currently working on the Security+. I've just started working for a (very) well known computing company in their security department and am being paid the equivalent of $58k. I'm currently doing the Security+ course (self-funded) and…
-
Hypothetical Interview Question - Subnetting
Hey everyone, brand new member and this is my first post. I apologize in advance if there was an introduction section in the forums that I overlooked. I saw a recent thread regarding the importance of subnetting knowledge. I would imagine that in an interview a subnetting question would come up and I have a question on how…
-
Raise question....
So I've worked at my current position for about a year now. It's a smaller company. The IT dept is me and the IT manager. I take care of all of help desk stuff and some what I considered junior sys admin stuff (setting up/disabling accounts, manage permissions, managing company phone account). Now, I was told my manager…
-
WGU MSISA and Tuition Reimbursement?
I'm slated to start my MSISA in a few weeks at WGU and was curious about tuition reimbursement from those who are attending or have attended WGU in the past. My undergraduate degree was partially paid for by my company at the time (traditional B&M). With WGU's non-traditional grading, did anyone have trouble with tuition…