I’d like to become a cybersecurity analyst. I don’t know which part to join, I’d like to research a bit on each branch (red/blue/white).
I would appreciate any advice from you professionals.

Context: I am an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical field trying to pivot into the cybersecurity world. I’ve always liked computer science but my parents put this life science career into my head while in college. Now I regret it due to salary.

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What interests you most?

A lot of cyber is paperwork.

Then there’s the super technical.c reverse engineering types.

Then there’s the technical types who deal more with protections or architecture.

It’s a large field with a lot of variety tbh

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Blue teaming is my preferred work as well, but it does run the gamut of technical to paperwork, I find it fulfilling though, generally.

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Also, how about education? Do I need to go for a bachelor or a master in Cyber? Or should I just focus on certifications?

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Either way would work; I did certs, some friends or coworkers did masters. Ideally the coursework or cert body of knowledge provides a strong overview of cyber so you might know where to focus your efforts.

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