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#RI-69ba6bfd·3 months ago·
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Skipped certification for DevSecOps role

Spent 3 months getting rejected from DevSecOps roles due to lack of certification

What I wish I knew
"Security engineering fundamentals are crucial beyond experience"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider getting certified for a structured approach to existing knowledge"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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