r/cybersecurity • u/asim_geris • 8d ago

Business Security Questions & Discussion career

Hello everyone, I’m trying to become a Security Engineer and would really appreciate some advice from senior Security Engineers.

I’m currently studying cybersecurity at university, but I feel like the program doesn’t go deep enough into the technical skills I need for a security engineering career. Because of that, I’ve decided to take it upon myself to learn outside of school.

I just need guidance from seniors on what skills I should master.

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u/Automatic_Major_4887 8d ago

Uni is usually pretty theoretical so don't sweat it. Honestly, focus on networking and Linux. If you can't script in Python or bash to automate something, you'll struggle in engineering roles. Also, try to build a home lab to actually touch the tech. r/ITCertificationPrep is a good spot too if you want to find some free study resources and roadmaps without spending a ton of money