https://community.isc2.org/t5/CC-Study-Group/New-to-the-tech-field-and-aiming-to-take-the-exam-in-January/m-p/86002#M5099 <P>Hi Everyone,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am pivoting into the tech field, so all this is new to me.&nbsp; I am actually excited to be doing something new, that will shape my life differently.&nbsp; At 48, you'd think you'd stay in your current job for the rest of your life, not changing careers all together.&nbsp; So, I am prepping to take to exam in January 2026 and a bit nervous.&nbsp; Is there anything outside what the course covers that I need to know, and also things in the course that I have to pay special attention to?&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:24:04 GMT Therese 2025-11-30T17:24:04Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/CC-Study-Group/New-to-the-tech-field-and-aiming-to-take-the-exam-in-January/m-p/86002#M5099 <P>Hi Everyone,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am pivoting into the tech field, so all this is new to me.&nbsp; I am actually excited to be doing something new, that will shape my life differently.&nbsp; At 48, you'd think you'd stay in your current job for the rest of your life, not changing careers all together.&nbsp; So, I am prepping to take to exam in January 2026 and a bit nervous.&nbsp; Is there anything outside what the course covers that I need to know, and also things in the course that I have to pay special attention to?&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:24:04 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/CC-Study-Group/New-to-the-tech-field-and-aiming-to-take-the-exam-in-January/m-p/86002#M5099 Therese 2025-11-30T17:24:04Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/CC-Study-Group/New-to-the-tech-field-and-aiming-to-take-the-exam-in-January/m-p/86004#M5100 <P>I'm new to the field as well.&nbsp; I commend you for having the courage to pivot to a new career at 48.&nbsp; I am 42 and I am also changing careers.&nbsp; I am excited for this new journey and looking forward to learning and growing! Good luck and congratulations!</P> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:41:08 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/CC-Study-Group/New-to-the-tech-field-and-aiming-to-take-the-exam-in-January/m-p/86004#M5100 JuanMiggy1 2025-11-30T17:41:08Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/CC-Study-Group/New-to-the-tech-field-and-aiming-to-take-the-exam-in-January/m-p/86006#M5101 <P>It is scary and exciting at the same time for me.&nbsp; It is nice to meet someone else making that transition.&nbsp; Good luck and congratulations as well to you, on your awesome journey.</P> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:14:17 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/CC-Study-Group/New-to-the-tech-field-and-aiming-to-take-the-exam-in-January/m-p/86006#M5101 Therese 2025-11-30T20:14:17Z