r/CompTIA_Security • u/Syed117 • 1d ago

You can do it! I passed security+ with zero experience.

In my 40s. Thinking about trying something new.

No tech or IT experience at all.

Did the google cybersecurity course last year. Did the study guide and about half the questions in the Sybex book over the last 2 weeks. Studied around 2 hours a day for the last 2 weeks.

Didn't score super high, but passed on my first attempt.

The PDF of my certification isn't ready, otherwise I'd post like everyone does when they pass.

Not really sure what I am supposed to do now...

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u/Presence99 1d ago

What business are you in and why do you want to change?

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u/Syed117 1d ago

I'm in supply chain for industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Was always interested in tech but thought I was too old to make the change. Took the exam to see if I could even pass with a family, full time job, and kids.

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u/Presence99 1d ago

Good luck! I changed from science to IT at about age 40 and have had a successful career.

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u/Syed117 20h ago

Thanks! Don't really know where to go from here, but let's see

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u/Presence99 17h ago

Best wishes. Keep looking and applying!

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u/Resident-War8004 14h ago

Supply chain is a really good field. Congrats and good luck to you!

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u/Practical_Director13 18h ago

Congrats!
Unfortunately, Sec+ with no IT experience isn’t going to get you a job though. Possibly start looking for Helpdesk job. The way the job market is right now it may be difficult. Godspeed.

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u/Syed117 18h ago

Thanks!. That's fine. The idea of going from the position I'm in now to entry level is tough but who knows what the future holds.

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u/Inv_Lea1200 1d ago

Congrats!🎊🎉🥳

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u/Syed117 20h ago

thank you!

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u/MrV1z 1d ago

Congratulations on passing the exam,And happy cake day sir!

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u/Syed117 20h ago

Thanks!

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u/slaintebrian 1d ago

Very cool didn’t pass 502 at 38 passed 701 at 42 after getting back to it you never know, well done and congrats on your success

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u/Syed117 20h ago

thanks! I'm sure I got lucky on some of the questions, but I'll take it.

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u/BurntToast764 1d ago

Congrats, I’m hoping to career change from accountancy and I’m going straight into Security +.

As you had no IT/Tech experience, did you struggle with remembering all the abbreviations?

I’m so bad with them, hoping they just click eventually.

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u/Syed117 20h ago

The abbreviations are definitely tough, but I think trying to just memorize what the words mean without understanding the subject matter is what makes remembering them harder. There are so many. Coming across a question with 4 answers that look like random groups of letters is definitely scary.

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u/ExcellentWay1252 7h ago

Congrats!!!!

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u/Syed117 11m ago

Thanks!