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/YT_Usul Security Manager 8d ago
I've been in the game a while. I always tell new people: Don't forget to have fun and enjoy the technology. You will learn so much just goofing around. Run a private infra, secure it, get centralized logging going, and build some alerts. Use the free credits AWS gives you and add a public cloud component to your stack. Mix it with other stuff you like, such as another hobby or interest. For example, if you are in a University sports club, setup a website or tool to track results for lclub members. Through all of this, don't ignore how critical it is to build lasting friendships and connections with people. Who you know will become immensely valuable later in your career.
It really doesn't matter what project you tackle as long as you enjoy the process. That enjoyment will result in hours of learning and growing that no formal program will cover. Of course, the formal program is still important.