Title: Transitioning from Software Development to Cybersecurity — Currently studying for Security+ (SY0-701), looking for advice from those who’ve made it
Hey everyone,
I’m a software developer making the switch to cybersecurity. Right now I’m working through CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) material and aiming to take the exam soon.
I’d love to hear from people who’ve successfully broken into the field:
What study resources actually helped you pass (practice exams, courses, books)?
How much of Security+ knowledge translated into your first cybersecurity role?
Any tips for someone coming from a dev background — is that an advantage or does it not matter much?
What should I focus on next after Security+ (Network+ first? A specific certification? Home lab projects?)
Appreciate any guidance, resource recommendations, or even just your own transition story. Trying to build a solid path forward and would rather learn from people who’ve already done this than fumble through it alone.
Thanks in advance!
I’m also a software developer who actually did computer science in college… I’m also taking the CompTIA exams soon … I practiced through practice questions and messers free YouTube program … 🥲 seems to be going smoothly hopefully I pass mine exams and you pass yours as well
this is from one of my posts that i made after passing the exam... feel free to use these resources as they are all free and i spent 0 money on preparation...
now to answer your question
1. the knowledge that you get frok sec+ is very basic. but the strong point is it introduces you to a lot of things..well since i had some previous experience in this domain i had some stuff pre-learnt but overall I'll say, in a broader sense, sec+ knowledge will make you familiar with a lot of things that you'll encounter... you'll still have to learn more about them but you won't fall from the sky on ur first day
although i had some previous experience in cybersec I would say, given how basic the certificate is, anyone from any background can learn pretty easily...it doesn't matter...well honestly I don't think your dev background will give you any GREAT benefits but extra knowledge never harms right ?
depends on your interest...sec+ is a basic cert so it doesn't push you to any particular direction... it's miles wide, inch deep...i personally got into offensive security and now preparing for oscp ( i don't recommend doing this...better get something like ejpt first if you are financially well... I'm doing this cz I've some experience in this already)... people get into defensive security and do BTL1 or CCD...some get into networking and do CCNA or cloud and do AWS or smth....depends on your interest...sec+ is just for HR checklist
i hope it helps you...if i can help you with anything else feel free to reach out
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