I have been working in the construction industry for the past 8 years in NYC. It’s a lucrative field but not very stable, COVID really did a number.
I want to expand my skill set and move towards a cybersecurity analyst role.
Any advice on the best route to tap into the industry? i.e. certifications, actively hiring employers with on the job training

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I would start by looking into a coding bootcamp, Python is probably the most flexible, but I know a lot of security analyst positions look for Ruby or C based languages. These are a great alternative to a technical degree and give you a lot of hands on experience. Then I would look into L1 Support positions, a lot of security operations positions deal with troubleshooting and interfacing with clients. I would also look at positions that give you hands on experience with an SIEM like Splunk or LogRythm. Hope this helps and good luck!

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