Any advice for entry level security job

Hello,

I am currently working on my Security+ (test date 9/29) and my Master's in Management/Information Security. I also have a AAS in Network Security. I have lots of schooling but no network security experience. I do have 2 years of Help Desk experience. I want to make that jump to the next level. Any ideas???

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bcairns

I would say get a Jr. Network Admin position - get your self a lot of real world experience.

You should eb ale to really use your background in the help desk to excel as a Jr. Network Admin.

blargoe

I don't think entry level security jobs exist. No one wants to entrust the security of their company to a complete newbie.

Olajuwon

Become a net/sys admin first. Security can be really boring at times, dude.

garv221

Anything working with MS AD, switches, routers or firewalls. It comes with the territory. Security is inevitable if you want to maintain these devices and keep your job.