Did you start your career with a plan for working in cybersecurity or end up here by default?

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I had no idea about cyber security 10 years back as I was into desktop support. As there were openings in Appsec team, they pulled me in.
Then I learnt in and out about appsec. I am happy about that.

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I was part of a college placement drive after I joined I went throw training in python coding, SQL and Networking(switching and routing). For project allocation I had an on phone interview and I was selected to be a part of Blue team. I learnt everything about cyber security in this role itself.

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I have done an MSc in Cyber Security besides Computer Science Engineering with 3.5+ years of experience and nowadays open for opportunities in Cyber Security

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