Anyone have any thoughts on cyber security consulting vs cyber security in industry? Which do you prefer and why?

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Consulting.. More because you get to see more clients and you get to learn more.. Different networks, different environment and you will get to experience different attack vectors.. I would say definitely consulting in the learning years of your career..

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Yes if I were to switch to industry down the road would I have the technical skills and a niche to be competitive in higher roles

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Consulting helps set u up for leadership roles and recruiters like consultants bc they know you've faced multiple problems, big clients, and high performance environments. Just be sure you can speak to intelligently what's on your resume and you'll be fine.

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Is it technical enough to switch to industry without a problem? Do you gain a niche to be competitive at higher levels?

Do you mean switch to industry in the future?

I agree with ey1, but I also don't know how the ppl I work with are technical....this work is not that technical. Industry is waaaaay more hands on. Also, industry pays more below manager buuut upward momentum is slower.

Oh yeah absolutely.. Without a doubt. Why do you think most of the highly respected personnel in this industry are consultants?

How do you compete with technical ppl in industry jobs?

Agreed with EY1, also pay is better starting out

Thanks for the feedback everyone :)

I've been thinking about going into the consulting side (currently working internally) so it helps to get the reassurance

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