Hi Nicole, Thank you so much. You’re amazing for taking the time to really give beginners the knowledge that they need. We all appreciate your time. I took some extensive notes.
This was very helpful. At first I thought you should just get a bunch of Certs to be more employable, but now I know it’s a better time investment to get Certs on what you are specifically trying to do. Where can I find this Career Pathway you mentioned at the end of the video? I want to get into Cybersecurity but I’m not sure which lane I want to take. Thank you!
hi Nicolle, do you think that to start on cyber, first you need to know linux, and Python? and what cert would you recomend more, Network+ or CCNA? thaks for your videos.
@@nicoleenesse Even a SOC analyst position requires a BS. Also, you have to figure the competition in the Boston area is MIT and Harvard. Unfortunately, a CS degree is an entry-level requirement.
Great info.. thank you. I have security+, and I chose to go sccp next which I'm already studying for, and from your video I think ill get the oscp after. I'm doing desktop support and I'm looking to land my first security job.
Hey, Genius SSCP is Not a beginner Cert. from ISC2- "SSCP certification demonstrates you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures established by the cybersecurity experts at (ISC)²."
Hello Nicole! Please forgive me if this is a dumb question as I am new to your channel, but where can I find your career pathway? I have recently received my Sec + and am enrolled in ECC's CND & CEH (free for me luckily lol) but after that am really wondering what the next step for me should be? Thanks again and great content! very helpful to us!
Apologies for jumping in here Jayce, I went a similar path of Certs a while ago, and after I got CND and CEH I started to practice my skills on HTB and THM platforms, to prepare for the OSCP. Once I obtained my OSCP, career opportunities opened up and I felt comfortable doing work in both offensive and defense job roles. Hope this helps, and best of luck in your journey.
I'm 18, graduating high school very soon. I'm planning on getting a cybersecurity associates degree from a community college then getting CompTIA A+ Network + and Security + in one year. The governor in my state passed a bill that will allow me to receive the associates tuition free and possibly the certifications. Do you have think the associates degree and those 3 certifications will get me a good paying entry level job?
@@nicoleenesse thats my goal when I graduate wgu. For example i will have my doctorate in information systems technology plus wgu certifications in cybersecurity and cloud computing and the hr filter from what I read can be gotten around with doctorate even with a lack of experience but wondering the certifications needed. Good luck in your job hunt beautiful.
Hi Nicole I been looking to get into cyber security but wasn't sure where to start this vid definitely helped thank you. would the IBM cyber security analyst certification on Coursera be useful. Also do you have links where we can study for these certifications. Thank you
Hi , I am new to It and my goal is to enter cyber security. In this case My question is iwould you recommend me reading only Comptia not necessarily taking exam and after I have a general idea of what is about, should I just not waste time and invest on taking the certifications you have suggested?
What certificate would you recommend to a masters student? I'm about to finish my MSc in cyber security and data governance and I am considering getting a certificate to make myself stand out. thank you!!!
Depends on which Niche you want to go in. If you want to go in management CISSP is the best cert. If you want to go into Penetration testing OCSP would be the best cert. Security+ would also be great to meet 8570 requirements if you want to work in the DoD. There is so much!
Hi Nicole! Could you do a video on your setup? I’ve been trying to shop for a new pc so I can get started, but there is so much info out there and I want to make sure that I get the best pc for my money .
In india we can get CEH v11(training+exam) for about 450$-500$...Is it recommended at that price or still security+ is better ? My main objective is to get entry lvl cyber security job
hey Nicole! question, my dilemma right now is does having certifications automatically mean you will get paid a higher salary? I have an opportunity right now at the place i am interning at, small IT company for cyber security. they are excited about having me join them, and are willing to train me on everything. I am super excited about it but at the same time i feel like i should focus first and foremost on certifications to prove my worth to employers? but i also know a guy who runs his own IT company and has not a cert to his name but is a computer genius
Hey Noodle! It doesn't mean a higher salary. Experience is always most important when it comes to pay in the tech world. That being said, it could be used as a bargaining chip, depending on the employer and how much they value certificates. Large bureaucratic organizations are more likely to pay more for degrees and certs. Smaller organizations usually just care about skills/experience. I would focus on gaining the experience and learning as much as you can at the job, save the certs for later. I wasted a lot of time studying for certs when I could have been becoming better at the job I was at.
@@nicoleenesse thank you Nicole!! I am enrolled in a cert school at the moment, they have crash courses and practice exams and pay for my exam vouchers during my studies(now) i reached out to an IT company and they are so welcoming and willing to train me and join their team. i felt overwhelmed between studying and interning so i chose to only intern every friday full day. i feel like its best i atleast try to knock out these courses and try taking the exams and then dedicate my time to training with them. i’m going to try your approach and give the a+, net+, and security + each one month of dedicated study. i feel split right now, bc id really just like to join their team more time and learn real world scenarios but i feel like if i have the opportunity to take these courses with this school and paid exams i should focus first on that and then add more time go the internship or does that sound silly and like an opportunity i should jump on more? sorry for all the words i really appreciate your videos and guidance and replies!!!
@@CommunistGangsterComputerGod No worries. I would join the team and learn real-world scenarios. Certs just teaches book knowledge, and it is often outdated. Also, it gaining more experience would help when passing certs because you will have scenarios to anchor the knowledge you are learning making it easier to grasp
@@nicoleenesse thank you Nicole!! I think you’re definitely right. I think ill add more time interning with them and self study certifications on my own time :)
Hello Nicole. How are you? I wanted to ask whether it was better to do a Security+, MTA SecurityFundamentals or the Security Essentials via Cisco or SANS (GIAC). I thought about Security+ then Pentest before the CISSP after two years
@@justincooper6340 Incorrect. "A candidate who doesn’t have the required experience to become a CISSP may become an Associate of (ISC)² by successfully passing the CISSP examination. The Associate of (ISC)² will then have six years to earn the five years required experience." You get a 1 year grace period after being certified to get a security job relevant to the cert to complete the requirements.
@@chameleon932 Just because it doesn’t seem entry level to you doesn’t mean it’s not entry level. You’re conflating entry level “cyber” and “security” with entry level pentesting. There is not a single thing in the PWK course or range that is considered advanced.
@@quadrivium333 and you are confusing training with certification. The training is easy, to gain the certification (as per the subject of the video) you have to pass the exam, which is not entry level.
Hi Nicole,
Thank you so much. You’re amazing for taking the time to really give beginners the knowledge that they need. We all appreciate your time.
I took some extensive notes.
Glad it was helpful Sacha!
This was very helpful. At first I thought you should just get a bunch of Certs to be more employable, but now I know it’s a better time investment to get Certs on what you are specifically trying to do. Where can I find this Career Pathway you mentioned at the end of the video? I want to get into Cybersecurity but I’m not sure which lane I want to take. Thank you!
niccs.cisa.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways
I was thinking the same thing @eric
I'm new to IT should I take network+ before security+?
yes
Hello Nicole, Thank you for sharing these valuable info. Can you recommend a good bootcamp for security + ? Thank you
hi Nicolle, do you think that to start on cyber, first you need to know linux, and Python? and what cert would you recomend more, Network+ or CCNA? thaks for your videos.
I think not needing a degree is dependent on where you live, in the Boston area it's pretty impossible to even get an interview without a CS degree.
This is a good point!
@@nicoleenesse Even a SOC analyst position requires a BS. Also, you have to figure the competition in the Boston area is MIT and Harvard. Unfortunately, a CS degree is an entry-level requirement.
Great info.. thank you. I have security+, and I chose to go sccp next which I'm already studying for, and from your video I think ill get the oscp after. I'm doing desktop support and I'm looking to land my first security job.
Hey, Genius SSCP is Not a beginner Cert. from ISC2- "SSCP certification demonstrates you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures established by the cybersecurity experts at (ISC)²."
Thanks for another great video Nicole! I was hoping you could tell me what you think of any certs from ISC2....
ISC2 is legit. They are especially known for ther CCSP and CISSP, but SSCP is also good.
Would you advise taking both the security plus and cysa, or can you just take the cysa alone if you’re completely new?
I would start with Security+ and then move to CYSA+. You will have a solid foundation if you do that
Hello Nicole! Please forgive me if this is a dumb question as I am new to your channel, but where can I find your career pathway? I have recently received my Sec + and am enrolled in ECC's CND & CEH (free for me luckily lol) but after that am really wondering what the next step for me should be? Thanks again and great content! very helpful to us!
Apologies for jumping in here Jayce, I went a similar path of Certs a while ago, and after I got CND and CEH I started to practice my skills on HTB and THM platforms, to prepare for the OSCP. Once I obtained my OSCP, career opportunities opened up and I felt comfortable doing work in both offensive and defense job roles. Hope this helps, and best of luck in your journey.
Hi, Can you give me the address/ website where can i enrol study ? Thank you
I'm 18, graduating high school very soon. I'm planning on getting a cybersecurity associates degree from a community college then getting CompTIA A+ Network + and Security + in one year. The governor in my state passed a bill that will allow me to receive the associates tuition free and possibly the certifications. Do you have think the associates degree and those 3 certifications will get me a good paying entry level job?
Kariien, Yes this will definitely get you an entry level job! An associates degree is perfect for technical topics
Nicole can you do a video of how to get a government job and what certifications or degree is needed for each pays ales from G7 to G13?
I am actually in the process of applying to GOV jobs. That is a great idea!
@@nicoleenesse thats my goal when I graduate wgu. For example i will have my doctorate in information systems technology plus wgu certifications in cybersecurity and cloud computing and the hr filter from what I read can be gotten around with doctorate even with a lack of experience but wondering the certifications needed. Good luck in your job hunt beautiful.
Hi Nicole I been looking to get into cyber security but wasn't sure where to start this vid definitely helped thank you. would the IBM cyber security analyst certification on Coursera be useful. Also do you have links where we can study for these certifications. Thank you
The IBM cybersecurity cert is OKAY but really hard to follow. I need to find the best study material. Thanks for the suggestion
OSCP an entry level cybersecurity certificate ? 🤔 Im not sure about that...
It's an entry level pen testing cert
@@nicoleenesse It's not
Hi , I am new to It and my goal is to enter cyber security. In this case My question is iwould you recommend me reading only Comptia not necessarily taking exam and after I have a general idea of what is about, should I just not waste time and invest on taking the certifications you have suggested?
yes, reading would be very useful. Getting Comptia Security+ would validate your skills and help get you past HR
If you have a cyber security degree with certificates can that land you an IT job?
What certificate would you recommend to a masters student? I'm about to finish my MSc in cyber security and data governance and I am considering getting a certificate to make myself stand out. thank you!!!
Depends on which Niche you want to go in. If you want to go in management CISSP is the best cert. If you want to go into Penetration testing OCSP would be the best cert. Security+ would also be great to meet 8570 requirements if you want to work in the DoD. There is so much!
Hi Nicole! Could you do a video on your setup? I’ve been trying to shop for a new pc so I can get started, but there is so much info out there and I want to make sure that I get the best pc for my money .
bahah I have a macbookpro and just run VMware for my virtual machines. . Definitely not the best deal in terms of price.
In india we can get CEH v11(training+exam) for about 450$-500$...Is it recommended at that price or still security+ is better ? My main objective is to get entry lvl cyber security job
Not 100% sure how India views certificates so can’t really give you a straight answer. In America, Security+ would be sufficiet
I sooooo much love your videos ...thanks a lot sis
My pleasure 😊
Thank You!!!
You're welcome!
very useful indeed
I like how informational your videos are. But all the edit cuts make it a bit harsh to watch or listen to.
Sorry!
Do I need to have a Masters degree nowadays or with a certification I could be able to be on the market?
You don't need a Masters degree. A certificate would be perfectly fine. A masters degree is more for management of people
@@nicoleenesse what do you mean management of a cybersecurity team?
Hi, do we need to get these certificates in a certain order?
No order here
@@nicoleenesse ok ty!
hey Nicole! question, my dilemma right now is does having certifications automatically mean you will get paid a higher salary? I have an opportunity right now at the place i am interning at, small IT company for cyber security. they are excited about having me join them, and are willing to train me on everything. I am super excited about it but at the same time i feel like i should focus first and foremost on certifications to prove my worth to employers? but i also know a guy who runs his own IT company and has not a cert to his name but is a computer genius
Hey Noodle! It doesn't mean a higher salary. Experience is always most important when it comes to pay in the tech world. That being said, it could be used as a bargaining chip, depending on the employer and how much they value certificates. Large bureaucratic organizations are more likely to pay more for degrees and certs. Smaller organizations usually just care about skills/experience. I would focus on gaining the experience and learning as much as you can at the job, save the certs for later. I wasted a lot of time studying for certs when I could have been becoming better at the job I was at.
@@nicoleenesse thank you Nicole!! I am enrolled in a cert school at the moment, they have crash courses and practice exams and pay for my exam vouchers during my studies(now) i reached out to an IT company and they are so welcoming and willing to train me and join their team. i felt overwhelmed between studying and interning so i chose to only intern every friday full day. i feel like its best i atleast try to knock out these courses and try taking the exams and then dedicate my time to training with them. i’m going to try your approach and give the a+, net+, and security + each one month of dedicated study. i feel split right now, bc id really just like to join their team more time and learn real world scenarios but i feel like if i have the opportunity to take these courses with this school and paid exams i should focus first on that and then add more time go the internship or does that sound silly and like an opportunity i should jump on more? sorry for all the words i really appreciate your videos and guidance and replies!!!
@@CommunistGangsterComputerGod No worries. I would join the team and learn real-world scenarios. Certs just teaches book knowledge, and it is often outdated. Also, it gaining more experience would help when passing certs because you will have scenarios to anchor the knowledge you are learning making it easier to grasp
@@nicoleenesse thank you Nicole!! I think you’re definitely right. I think ill add more time interning with them and self study certifications on my own time :)
@@CommunistGangsterComputerGod Any time!
Is A+ even worth having for cyber security?
No, not really
Hello Nicole. How are you? I wanted to ask whether it was better to do a Security+, MTA SecurityFundamentals or the Security Essentials via Cisco or SANS (GIAC). I thought about Security+ then Pentest before the CISSP after two years
Security+!! That is the best option
you need 5 YEARS experience in the field to even take the CISSP.
@@justincooper6340 Incorrect. "A candidate who doesn’t have the required experience to become a CISSP may become an Associate of (ISC)² by successfully passing the CISSP examination. The Associate of (ISC)² will then have six years to earn the five years required experience." You get a 1 year grace period after being certified to get a security job relevant to the cert to complete the requirements.
Hi Nicole. What do you think about the NSE Certifications? I already have the 1 & 2 but I'm not sure about acheiving the other more advanced ones.
I have actually never heard of these
geeeack - the correct pronunciation
LOL thanks
OSCP is never for beginners
Thank you
That thumbnail 😄
:D
Strongly disagree that OSCP is entry level.
hmmm I was iffy on this one
It’s entry level pentester training.
@@quadrivium333the oscp certificate itself isn't. A 24 hour recorded exam on an unsighted network isn't entry level.
@@chameleon932 Just because it doesn’t seem entry level to you doesn’t mean it’s not entry level. You’re conflating entry level “cyber” and “security” with entry level pentesting. There is not a single thing in the PWK course or range that is considered advanced.
@@quadrivium333 and you are confusing training with certification. The training is easy, to gain the certification (as per the subject of the video) you have to pass the exam, which is not entry level.
Ahead of your time 😂