My name is Marco, and I’m based in Phoenix, Arizona. I have a solid foundation in Linux, Python, and basic networking, and I’ve recently decided to transition from customer support into cybersecurity. My interest in technology started young tinkering with Raspberry Pi devices, coding small applications, and exploring OSI model concepts. Most recently, I set up a VM in AWS, which deepened my interest and accelerated my learning. I’m highly motivated and committed to breaking into tech by any means necessary, with a goal of working in tech by January/February

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Hi everyone. I am Albert, I joined this community because I want to learn and talk with similar people in my field. I just graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. I have been studying for my Security+ and applying for help desk roles in the meantime. I previously interned at my university’s IT department and have done multiple labs (posted on my site albertdepierro.com) to practice the basics. I know the roadmap usually says Net+ before Sec+, but I found this community after I had already started with Security+. I plan to take the exam within the next week or so. As for what I want out of cybersecurity, right now, I really just want to land my first role and continue building experience. I haven’t chosen a specialization yet, but I know I don’t want to get stuck in a SOC long-term since those are often the lowest-paid roles. I’m very interested in Cloud Security, though I’m still figuring out whether I should start with Azure or AWS. I also feel like I have a lot of theory knowledge from school, which is why I’ve been doing labs and projects. I want to learn how to apply what I know in real-world situations. I know I still have a lot to learn, and I’m here to grow and connect with others.