Is there a mentor willing to assist me in learning to obtain hands-on, real-world experience in cyber security? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:26:59 -0400 Is there a mentor willing to assist me in learning to obtain hands-on, real-world experience in cyber security? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SGT Chaz Wellington Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:26:59 -0400 2016-03-31T11:26:59-04:00 Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Mar 31 at 2016 11:34 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1418535&urlhash=1418535 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not that I've ever done it!or know anything about themhowever i just thought you might caremto know I've seen fairly recent mentions online of veteran training programs for that industrially that were i gathered free!or internship based though I can't recall where at the moment unfortunately. You should be able to find them using google i should think however with any luck. I know nothing more than that I'm afraid sorry. Capt Daniel Goodman Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:34:00 -0400 2016-03-31T11:34:00-04:00 Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 31 at 2016 11:34 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1418536&urlhash=1418536 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why are you specifically looking for? We have tons of "cyber" guys here! TSgt Joshua Copeland Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:34:06 -0400 2016-03-31T11:34:06-04:00 Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Mar 31 at 2016 11:37 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1418543&urlhash=1418543 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>i can try, where do you want to start? SSG Ed Mikus Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:37:00 -0400 2016-03-31T11:37:00-04:00 Response by SSG Derek Scheller made Mar 31 at 2016 11:41 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1418556&urlhash=1418556 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What exactly are you looking for, more defense, penetration testing, sys admin work, it really depends. SSG Derek Scheller Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:41:14 -0400 2016-03-31T11:41:14-04:00 Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 11:49 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1418577&urlhash=1418577 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Like others have mentioned, need to know what you are looking for exactly... Lots of IT guys here. MSgt Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:49:40 -0400 2016-03-31T11:49:40-04:00 Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 1:31 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1418918&urlhash=1418918 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sgt Wellington, here is my .mil address. I am the First Sergeant at the US Army Cyber School. <br /><br />I can get the right person to speak with you.<br /><br /> [login to see] 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:31:17 -0400 2016-03-31T13:31:17-04:00 Response by PFC Alexander Oliveira made Mar 31 at 2016 1:34 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1418927&urlhash=1418927 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a former signal soldier and current cyber security specialist for the government. PFC Alexander Oliveira Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:34:07 -0400 2016-03-31T13:34:07-04:00 Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Mar 31 at 2016 5:43 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1419678&urlhash=1419678 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I retired 18 years ago. My skills would be considered ancient Dark Art Skills more akin to Magic at this point. Definitely not up to date. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Thu, 31 Mar 2016 17:43:01 -0400 2016-03-31T17:43:01-04:00 Response by LTJG Robert M. made Apr 1 at 2016 10:44 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1421264&urlhash=1421264 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Willing to help where-ever I can, been in IT for 30+years, IT Security 28 years, CISSP since 2001 LTJG Robert M. Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:44:21 -0400 2016-04-01T10:44:21-04:00 Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Apr 1 at 2016 11:38 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1421408&urlhash=1421408 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="735764" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/735764-sgt-chaz-wellington">SGT Chaz Wellington</a> Interesting name, 'Chaz'. When most documents were in cursive writing, my father would abbreviate Charles in script to Chas. I would hazard that is where your 'Chaz' came from. CSM Charles Hayden Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:38:28 -0400 2016-04-01T11:38:28-04:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 10:17 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1604178&urlhash=1604178 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have a large enough Hard Drive I can send you the tools used. If you are familiar with VMware, building Domains and command line you could get plenty of practice in your own network. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:17:36 -0400 2016-06-07T10:17:36-04:00 Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 10:39 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1607353&urlhash=1607353 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you need some good IT info just PM me. SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:39:14 -0400 2016-06-07T22:39:14-04:00 Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2016 2:14 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-mentor-willing-to-assist-me-in-learning-to-obtain-hands-on-real-world-experience-in-cyber-security?n=1671221&urlhash=1671221 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Once you decide where you want to focus, join organizations like HTCIA, AFCEA, ISACA, ISA, ASIS and many others. You don't have to join them all, just the ones which directly relate to what you want to do. You should also consider attending conferences held by these organizations to learn and network.<br /><br />Don't forget that learning these skills is dynamic and that your job will most likely change over time. That said, many times the old solutions seem to resurface. I started in this field in 1976 and depending on the job, have had to relearn information that I hadn't used in a while. RallyPoint, your network and these organizations are really helpful. MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:14:58 -0400 2016-06-28T14:14:58-04:00 2016-03-31T11:26:59-04:00