Career Path Evaluation and Remote Entry-Level Cybersecurity Job Advice

The poster is pursuing a cybersecurity career, currently using LetsDefend labs and planning to earn the CompTIA Security+ certification. They are interested in investigation-focused roles such as Junior SOC Analyst, Fraud/Risk Analyst, or Trust & Safety Analyst, while avoiding GRC/compliance work. They ask whether applying after obtaining Security+ and completing hands-on labs is realistic, and if Fraud/Risk or Trust & Safety roles are easier to land than junior SOC positions without formal experience. Their priority is securing a fully remote entry-level role to gain experience, with less emphasis on salary.