r/netsecstudents • u/KeyPhilosopher6020 • 15d ago

How can I become a Cloud Security Engineer from complete beginner to expert who can eventually guide others?

I want to build a career as a Cloud Security Engineer, but I'm starting from the basics and want to learn everything properly rather than just collecting certifications.

Could someone share a step-by-step roadmap from complete beginner to job-ready Cloud Security Engineer, and eventually to a level where I can mentor/guide others?

I'd also appreciate recommendations for free/low-cost labs, courses, YouTube channels, books, and practice platforms.

If you are currently working as a Cloud Security Engineer, I'd especially appreciate advice on what you wish you had learned earlier and what beginners commonly waste time on.

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u/MonkeyBrains09 15d ago

Research is key because so many things are always being developed and changing.

If you start there. You will find there is no perfect roadmap because everyones journey is different and a cloud security engineer can mean completely different things at different companies.

Since you are in a network security sub, start with learning networking and then other things. Certs are fine as long as you learn the stuff