By: Paul

I obtained an associated degree in Computer an Information Science. Through a placement program I landed an entry level Information Security Analyst (after 6 months of looking) job with the US Coast Guard. Having no experience I consider myself very lucky. The first thing I did was get the Security+ certification. Then I started studying for the CISSP. I was fortunate in that my employer funded a boot camp for me. I used that as a starting point and focused on the areas I felt needed the most attention. I passed but still have to wait until I fulfull the time requirement. However, even as an Associate of (ISC)2 I’ve had lots of opportunities at new securtiy jobs but feel a great degree of loyalty to my current employer becuase of the support given.