The original post: /r/cybersecurity by /u/elifcybersec on 2024-11-20 19:51:11.

Hey y’all, long time lurker, first time poster. I want to get into cybersecurity (SOC Analyst) but am currently a senior help desk tech. The MSP I work for uses a vulnerability scanner, and occasionally I get to review alerts and mitigate/resolve issues. I have enjoyed this every time I’ve gotten the chance to do it. I would like to help others in my own time with vulnerability scans/vulnerability management, but am unsure the best way to do that. The only thing I can think of so far is going to a school/business and asking if they need that service. I would really like to use this as an opportunity to boost my resume/practical skills, as well as improve the security for my community, and hey if I can make a little money that would be awesome. Does anyone have experience in this area?

(I also use practice sites like tryhackme and let’s defend, and am studying for Sec+. This is not me looking at a couple of alerts thinking I can solve the world’s problems, more so helping people by doing something I enjoy.)

Thank you