It’s not really about the certification it’s more about your skills. And skills take repetition. You can’t just go get your drivers license and immediately jump behind the wheel of a Lamborghini because in essence that’s what these companies are Lamborghinis so to speak. So before you can drive a vehicle at that level you have to work on your skills to get to that level.
When I first started my IT path, I was really eager to study for, and pass the comptia security+. Took me a while to understand what people meant about learning the fundamentals prior to jumping to security so I put the certification prep on the back burner. Since then, I decided to to back to college (in my second to last semester now) and I was lucky enough to land a couple of IT internships. One of which became a full time job that I am still in currently. While I am ridiculously underpaid for what I have taken on at work, I hope that the experiences I have learned both at work and on the side, in conjunction with my degree, and certifications (SC-900, AZ-900) will help me land that job when I graduate in May. Recently I started studying for the comptia Security+ as one of my college courses revolves around most of the Security+ curriculum. I don’t know why I rambled on but just wanted to say thank you for making this video, and good luck too all reading this in standing in similar shoes
@ its a one year hands on training program for Computer Technology and Network Administration and its offered through my local tech institute. I had to have financial assistance from federal government because the program is kind of costly. I will be attending in person classes 4 days a week and will have hands on training for A+ Security + and Network + . On top of the training and certs I will also receive a Associate of Occupational Studies degree at completion of the program
From those 8 years is it in the same place or many different companies? Also, it could be that you're not marketing yourself well from your resume. I'm sure in sysadmin you have at least *some* cybersecurity disciplines that you could put on your resume to show that you have skills in cybersecurity. Sometimes all it takes is a really good resume to get you that interview. Also, the market right now for cybersecurity jobs isn't at its best so that could also be a reason.
@@Jamesytech22 4 jobs in the span of 8 years. I have setup firewalls and managed EDR systems like SentinelOne. Also did a full investigation/mitigation when we faced a breach along with writing a whole report and working with a Pentester along the way. I guess I can point things like that out in my resume. Right now im studying for Pentest+ so my Sec+ can be renewed but I have taken a break with applying to cyber jobs. I will work on my resume and give it another go around. Thanks for your advice.
I can't say yes but you could. Having a degree is a plus compared to a good chunk of applicants. So is the S+. However, I would try to apply for multiple positions whether it's in IT or Cybersec to get some experience because something is better than nothing. If you're already in the CS field with a job and want to transition, that's definitely possible! Good luck!
Lol it’s a bad market and HR are a bunch of window lickers. I have sec+, a college degree(non stem), and 3 years experience and I’m still getting rejected in 24 hrs. Even when my skills and experience matches the job description to the letter.
@@BlackCondor88 And also networking. I talk to people in the industry any time I see them, and they repeatedly tell me it's who you know in this job market.
Working on my security+ now. But I already got some I.T. experience. The shear acronym memorizing is driving me nuts. Already got A+ and network+, not sure what to push for next. Might do python, or CCNA.
Hey i am currently doing 3rd computer science but wherre i live the competition for cybersecurity is low and internship offers are high, so i wanted to ask if i should go for a helpdesk position or go for the cybersec internships?
i have done sec+ now preparing cysa+ not sure even that will helpful to find job or not? already have experience in programming javascript node.js, and some in python too
It’s helped me personally I feel like I’m getting more interviews with it but the main thing is choosing what you want in your career. If you want to be a soc analyst it’s a good cert since it’s asked for pretty frequently.
Curious on your thoughts on this change. I graduated with Computer Science diploma and have been a Software Engineer Front End focus for over 3 years now. Will getting just this certification be enough to get a information security analyst?
If you’re able to showcase some of the software engineering skills and how they can be applied in cybersecurity disciplines like automation and scripting, you should be able to transition by applying to a lot of jobs.
Currently, I work in Law Enforcement, and I am going back to university for my BAS in cybersecurity with a minor in criminal justice. I plan on doing an internship with a federal agency, but also going for my certifications before I hit my senior year of university. Is there any advice that you can give me to improve my knowledge to potentially get a federal position and be as competitive as I can be? I have 3 years in Law Enforcement and have experience in cyber crime, cyber scam, cyber basic training provided by my agency. Thank you.
The best way to improve knowledge is to practice what you learn. Find certifications that will allow you to learn and do labs to integrate what you're learning into day-to-day tasks. But you're on the right path having some cyber in your background with law enforcement so I believe if you stay on that path of going to school for cyber and getting certified in a few security categories, you'll be way ahead of who's applying against you.
Just got my Security+ in June and also did the Google Cybersecurity Course. Do you think I can leverage those to maybe get my foot in the door for entry level IT to get experience?
Anything is possible if you market yourself correctly. If you make a resume showcasing your skillset effectively then you can for sure. If you don't have any IT certifications, I would think about doing that if I were you or at least doing some projects in the IT space to get some experience. Do you have any experience outside of IT in other fields?
@@Jamesytech22 my experience is solely customer service based in healthcare (10 years.) Which I believe could be leveraged starting out in help desk since it’s customer service based in a way. I have been focusing my attention more towards creating my home-lab including AD and I have been studying for the MS 900 since most applications I see require you know 365.
Thanks for replying as well. Appreciate the help! I have 10 years of customer service experience in healthcare which I have been trying to leverage since help desk is customer service based in a way. I have been working on projects to learn more in AD and I’ve been studying for the MS 900 since most applications require you know the 365 environment.
Ppl tell u do this do that how about you what do you got ??& don’t company train ? No one is born with experience in some point the company need to train you
The point is that cybersecurity usually requires IT experience. Many companies want you to at least have some experience using and troubleshooting the devices you're securing. If you don't know how a computer works, it's hard to get a job securing a computer. Companies do train but there are some steps needed to get there. I'm not saying that everyone is going to get their security+ and then get a job in cybersecurity. You can have nothing and get a job if you have great communication skills. I'm talking generally about how certifications, experience, and projects will make you stand out against other applicants. I have an internship in IT and have had multiple offers for cybersecurity internships. I have a few comptia and cisco certifications which include the sec+, cysa+, server+, and the ccna.
That’s kinda similar to my experience which I would say it depends on how often you’re applying and the effectiveness of your resume and cover letter. That being said you might as well try and see what happens.
@@HyperTubeGames Any IT position that's better than your current position. I would advise moving up the ladder and applying to anything you can get that would be a step forward.
I've seen it happen but I agree that it's usually not enough. I timestamp my videos so that you don't have to watch the whole 11 minute video. You can go to the points that you want to hear. Thanks for watching!
I have my insecurity-
I have 2+ experience of being hacked.
@@jazzydazzy1988 A perfect point to mention in your resume lol
It’s not really about the certification it’s more about your skills. And skills take repetition. You can’t just go get your drivers license and immediately jump behind the wheel of a Lamborghini because in essence that’s what these companies are Lamborghinis so to speak. So before you can drive a vehicle at that level you have to work on your skills to get to that level.
When I first started my IT path, I was really eager to study for, and pass the comptia security+. Took me a while to understand what people meant about learning the fundamentals prior to jumping to security so I put the certification prep on the back burner.
Since then, I decided to to back to college (in my second to last semester now) and I was lucky enough to land a couple of IT internships. One of which became a full time job that I am still in currently.
While I am ridiculously underpaid for what I have taken on at work, I hope that the experiences I have learned both at work and on the side, in conjunction with my degree, and certifications (SC-900, AZ-900) will help me land that job when I graduate in May.
Recently I started studying for the comptia Security+ as one of my college courses revolves around most of the Security+ curriculum.
I don’t know why I rambled on but just wanted to say thank you for making this video, and good luck too all reading this in standing in similar shoes
Thanks for watching and I wish you luck on employment post grad and on your Security+! Let me know when you pass.
I’m currently in a one year program where I will receive hands on training for my A+,Network+ and Security+ and my classes start in 3 weeks
Nice! If you don’t mind, could you share more about it?
@ its a one year hands on training program for Computer Technology and Network Administration and its offered through my local tech institute. I had to have financial assistance from federal government because the program is kind of costly. I will be attending in person classes 4 days a week and will have hands on training for A+ Security + and Network + . On top of the training and certs I will also receive a Associate of Occupational Studies degree at completion of the program
As someone who's had their Sec+ 601 for a year and experience in IT (8+ years sysadmin) I still find it hard to land a first role.
From those 8 years is it in the same place or many different companies? Also, it could be that you're not marketing yourself well from your resume. I'm sure in sysadmin you have at least *some* cybersecurity disciplines that you could put on your resume to show that you have skills in cybersecurity. Sometimes all it takes is a really good resume to get you that interview. Also, the market right now for cybersecurity jobs isn't at its best so that could also be a reason.
@@Jamesytech22 4 jobs in the span of 8 years. I have setup firewalls and managed EDR systems like SentinelOne. Also did a full investigation/mitigation when we faced a breach along with writing a whole report and working with a Pentester along the way. I guess I can point things like that out in my resume. Right now im studying for Pentest+ so my Sec+ can be renewed but I have taken a break with applying to cyber jobs. I will work on my resume and give it another go around. Thanks for your advice.
Good luck on the pentest+ and everything else!
I have a computer science BS degree, do you think with the security+ I will be able to get a cybersecurity analyst position. Great video by the way.
I can't say yes but you could. Having a degree is a plus compared to a good chunk of applicants. So is the S+. However, I would try to apply for multiple positions whether it's in IT or Cybersec to get some experience because something is better than nothing. If you're already in the CS field with a job and want to transition, that's definitely possible! Good luck!
No. I got it and people are at least viewing my applications now and rejecting them within 24 hours. Baby steps.
Keep pushing you got this!
Lol it’s a bad market and HR are a bunch of window lickers. I have sec+, a college degree(non stem), and 3 years experience and I’m still getting rejected in 24 hrs. Even when my skills and experience matches the job description to the letter.
@@BlackCondor88 Might be the resume getting shot down by ATS
@@BlackCondor88 I second that it could be the resume. I paid someone on Fiverr to fix mine up. I
@@BlackCondor88 And also networking. I talk to people in the industry any time I see them, and they repeatedly tell me it's who you know in this job market.
I need an experience+
real
Working on my security+ now. But I already got some I.T. experience. The shear acronym memorizing is driving me nuts. Already got A+ and network+, not sure what to push for next. Might do python, or CCNA.
Depends on where you wanna go. If you wanna do networking CCNA is not a bad idea but if you want to do cyber there are many others you can do as well
Hey i am currently doing 3rd computer science but wherre i live the competition for cybersecurity is low and internship offers are high, so i wanted to ask if i should go for a helpdesk position or go for the cybersec internships?
Both! Why do one or the other when you can increase your chances of getting a job by applying for both!
@@Jamesytech22 alright thanks so much 🙏
Got my sec+ a few months back and it hasn't done much for me so far.. trying to get my first job in IT but no luck yet... might try for the CCNA next.
CCNA is good for people who want to get into networking. I personally have that cert and it’s helped with practical networking knowledge
@@Jamesytech22 Yeah, and that's what I need. I feel like the CompTIA certs are mostly theroetical and not much practical
100% agreed
Check letsdefend and add the SOC analyst projects to your resume
Just got my security+ after graduating from college and unsure what direction I want to go in. Considering either the CCNA or SSCP
SSCP is pretty similar to the S+ so idk about that one if you already have it.
Your next direction should be getting IT experience. Think IT support aka helpdesk
Awesome video man hope to join the community soon
i have done sec+ now preparing cysa+ not sure even that will helpful to find job or not? already have experience in programming javascript node.js, and some in python too
It’s helped me personally I feel like I’m getting more interviews with it but the main thing is choosing what you want in your career. If you want to be a soc analyst it’s a good cert since it’s asked for pretty frequently.
Curious on your thoughts on this change. I graduated with Computer Science diploma and have been a Software Engineer Front End focus for over 3 years now. Will getting just this certification be enough to get a information security analyst?
If you’re able to showcase some of the software engineering skills and how they can be applied in cybersecurity disciplines like automation and scripting, you should be able to transition by applying to a lot of jobs.
Currently, I work in Law Enforcement, and I am going back to university for my BAS in cybersecurity with a minor in criminal justice. I plan on doing an internship with a federal agency, but also going for my certifications before I hit my senior year of university. Is there any advice that you can give me to improve my knowledge to potentially get a federal position and be as competitive as I can be? I have 3 years in Law Enforcement and have experience in cyber crime, cyber scam, cyber basic training provided by my agency. Thank you.
The best way to improve knowledge is to practice what you learn. Find certifications that will allow you to learn and do labs to integrate what you're learning into day-to-day tasks. But you're on the right path having some cyber in your background with law enforcement so I believe if you stay on that path of going to school for cyber and getting certified in a few security categories, you'll be way ahead of who's applying against you.
good video
How/where do you take the CompTIA security test ?
I took mine online but you can take it at various testing centers based on where you live.
Is there any uk discount codes?
Not sure to be honest but if you are a student and have a student email you can get a discount at their academy store.
I’ll save you 11 minutes.
No.
Just got my Security+ in June and also did the Google Cybersecurity Course. Do you think I can leverage those to maybe get my foot in the door for entry level IT to get experience?
Anything is possible if you market yourself correctly. If you make a resume showcasing your skillset effectively then you can for sure. If you don't have any IT certifications, I would think about doing that if I were you or at least doing some projects in the IT space to get some experience. Do you have any experience outside of IT in other fields?
There are also google it certification courses online too
@@Jamesytech22 my experience is solely customer service based in healthcare (10 years.) Which I believe could be leveraged starting out in help desk since it’s customer service based in a way. I have been focusing my attention more towards creating my home-lab including AD and I have been studying for the MS 900 since most applications I see require you know 365.
Thanks for replying as well. Appreciate the help! I have 10 years of customer service experience in healthcare which I have been trying to leverage since help desk is customer service based in a way. I have been working on projects to learn more in AD and I’ve been studying for the MS 900 since most applications require you know the 365 environment.
Sometimes it’s hard to get hiring managers or recruiters to see how the experience in healthcare translates over to IT I believe 😅.
Ppl tell u do this do that how about you what do you got ??& don’t company train ? No one is born with experience in some point the company need to train you
The point is that cybersecurity usually requires IT experience. Many companies want you to at least have some experience using and troubleshooting the devices you're securing. If you don't know how a computer works, it's hard to get a job securing a computer. Companies do train but there are some steps needed to get there. I'm not saying that everyone is going to get their security+ and then get a job in cybersecurity. You can have nothing and get a job if you have great communication skills. I'm talking generally about how certifications, experience, and projects will make you stand out against other applicants.
I have an internship in IT and have had multiple offers for cybersecurity internships. I have a few comptia and cisco certifications which include the sec+, cysa+, server+, and the ccna.
Would a year plus of help desk experience and the the A+, net+, sec+ be enough for a entry level cyber job?
That’s kinda similar to my experience which I would say it depends on how often you’re applying and the effectiveness of your resume and cover letter. That being said you might as well try and see what happens.
@@Jamesytech22 what jobs should I be applying for? SOC Analyst position?
@@HyperTubeGames Any IT position that's better than your current position. I would advise moving up the ladder and applying to anything you can get that would be a step forward.
No it's not enough... Don't need 14 minutes to state that
I've seen it happen but I agree that it's usually not enough. I timestamp my videos so that you don't have to watch the whole 11 minute video. You can go to the points that you want to hear. Thanks for watching!
sound advice
NO… big NO!!