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Today 12:53 PM
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Not to worry, you will not join as NSF.

Foreigners are not allowed either.

That's why foreigners aren't happy with DIS.

Mostly Sg citizens with local recognised degrees.

Many in-service regulars tried to join DIS but were rejected.
Huh since wen foreigners wan join DeezNuts? Use pigu oso know they kennut clear clearance. Chiu make deeznuts sound like good place, cum promote moar maybe few years I consider wan sign on.
Today 12:39 PM
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You are doing a huge disservice encouraging people to sign on. DIS have enough Cannon fodder with its NSFs. Not local 2:1 degree don't bother with anything related to G. You sound very knowledgeable with regards to DIS, then perhaps you should know the sentiments from within the service with people who change mid career to cyber from Red.
Not to worry, you will not join as NSF.

Foreigners are not allowed either.

That's why foreigners aren't happy with DIS.

Mostly Sg citizens with local recognised degrees.

Many in-service regulars tried to join DIS but were rejected.
Today 10:51 AM
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In cyber-security field for around 10 years. I make $600k SGD per annum in FAANG. Let me know if you have any questions. It can be done, you have to believe it and put in everything you have got to it. Local and have served my national service.
Hi, do you have any advice for people who are curious about starting out on this field?
Yesterday 05:36 PM
Unregistered In cyber-security field for around 10 years. I make $600k SGD per annum in FAANG. Let me know if you have any questions. It can be done, you have to believe it and put in everything you have got to it. Local and have served my national service.
27-03-2024 05:12 PM
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No need to be so depressed just because of lack of information. The SAF set up an entirely new Serviced for this area and it is called DIS.
The pay scales are similar to the rest of the Services.
You are doing a huge disservice encouraging people to sign on. DIS have enough Cannon fodder with its NSFs. Not local 2:1 degree don't bother with anything related to G. You sound very knowledgeable with regards to DIS, then perhaps you should know the sentiments from within the service with people who change mid career to cyber from Red.
27-03-2024 08:01 AM
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Yes very dead just like the current job market unless you aim for SMEs/low tier companies that pays < 4k for fresh grads. SWE still pays more than cyber. If you wanna do cyber be prepared to continually to learn for the rest of your career unless you do GRC.
No need to be so depressed just because of lack of information. The SAF set up an entirely new Serviced for this area and it is called DIS.
The pay scales are similar to the rest of the Services.
25-03-2024 01:37 PM
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Realised that this thread is such a dead spot. No one even can give advice on job scope and information about this career...

or just that the local landscape not enough such talent
Yes very dead just like the current job market unless you aim for SMEs/low tier companies that pays < 4k for fresh grads. SWE still pays more than cyber. If you wanna do cyber be prepared to continually to learn for the rest of your career unless you do GRC.
25-03-2024 01:33 PM
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Realised that this thread is such a dead spot. No one even can give advice on job scope and information about this career...

or just that the local landscape not enough such talent
cos the real advisors are on telegram, discord etc
25-03-2024 12:34 PM
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Cybersecurity quite dead

Realised that this thread is such a dead spot. No one even can give advice on job scope and information about this career...

or just that the local landscape not enough such talent
25-03-2024 08:18 AM
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hi all, need some advice. I’m in my mid 30s working in civil service. Earning about 6.5k. Considering a career change to cybersecurity with no relevant background knowledge. How long (realistically) would it take for me to get back to a 6.5k salary? How long/likely to reach 10k? Also, what are the specialisations that are higher in demand currently?
You better stay in the CS. And work harder. If you are bored, transfer to another dept or ministry. You earn too much to restart.
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