I’ve been on the outside looking in when it comes to cybersecurity mainly cos of the lack of direction. I’ve heard different suggestions of where to start but wanted to know if having the A+, Network+ & Security+ certification are a must have to get into cybersecurity
Security + would help with HR gating and minimum requirements for some roles. The other two if you just studied the material you'd be well served, but having the certs themselves won't have a major impact to gettingthe job.
You should also check out Network Engineer Academy on UA-cam, with Jorge. He discusses this exact question, daily. And why settle for entry-level? That's very self-limiting, yet that's all you see on youtube. I can't find one mid-level entry vid.
@@SimplyCyber thanks. I do have a question for you, I'm interested in getting into automotive cyber security and I'm not sure exactly what path to take, I have 4 years IT (but that was 10 years ago), Net+, Sec+, CySA+ (aquired 2020), and a 2 year automotive technology certificate. I'm trying to combine my 2 passions and I see big future potential for automotive cyber sec.
@@RicondaRacing if it were me I’d dig into defcon hacking automotive village. Started about 5 years ago so there’s probably a ton to gather. Start here: discord.com/invite/JWCcTAM
I have CCNA, CISA. Based in Canada. I have basic networking skills and pentesting skill and did few hackthebox. What entry level job should I be able to get and how I can better prepare?
Depends what you want to do long term but what ur doing sets you up for most roles infield. Nothing you mentioned strongly leans except maybe offsec due to pentester skill but it depends if that’s a few labs/tools or if you won a ctf/did freelance pentesting.
Thanks for kind words. There are fewer jobs as you go up, and there is risk because if you're not billable you're overhead which is not good. I think its fantastic for jr careers and people lookin gto get exp. Many contracts are 1 year or 3 years so there is a lil stabiilty. I was at booz for 6 years. I left Booz because of the anxiety of instability in the end. I had to support a family at the end of my time there..
I can not like this video enough, July I will be graduating with my cyber security degree, and been applying places with no luck. Hopefully now I can start using better bait. When I started school, I started a discord that is now over 600 students and professors, not sure how to put that in a resume either that I didn't see in the resume part.
I’m new to the channel, do you have some recommendations for lab training? I’m in IT but mostly Helpdesk and looking to break out of that into some more serious roles. I have A+ and Sec +
hi im working on my resume and iv only done freelance i.t. jobs but as a result have obtained a wide veriety of skillsets. i had a weird job for a while where i was essentially helping rich old folks obtain and securely store large amounts of crypto currency. WTF SHOULD I CALL THAT ON MY RESUME?????
You might be able to find an internship, but I'm not familiar with any part time cybersecurity jobs. Might be worth getting a part time IT field engineer. /help desk support role that is part time. Could use some of the exp toward a cybersecurity role after graduation.
Couple options, try to get in with the company in a role that doesnt need a clearance, and then move laterally after youve demonstrated value. Also, you could look outside the geographical area and do a year somewhere to get the clearance and then move internally ideally (or switch companies) with the clearance.
you can. its a bit more competitive without a BS for example, but cybersecurity favors practical skills exp so if you are doing lab work, getting hands on keyboard etc, and keep deliver value early then you can make your case as a desirable candidate without BS (for example)
@@SimplyCyber thanks for the reply, so do labs like hack the box? Yeah my teacher said experience will be the most important. Just trying to plan ahead
@@shelbylombardy Good news is you have a wealth of options and the knowledge to absorb them quickly (tryhackme, hackthebox, rangeforce, cyberdefendrs, blueteamlabs online). :-) Don't lose heart.
@@SimplyCyber Thank you! I'm going to look into all of these and get myself some hands on practice. I appreciate you replying! I already subbed to the podcast you recommended to stay up to date on cybersecurity news as well!
@@shelbylombardy awesome. you'll love it. if you want every morning at 8am i play that same podcast and pause after each story to give my professional thoughts on the impact and importance. Its on SimplyCyber (livestream) so tomorrow morning if you want to drop by. The crowd is great during those streams. its about 20 min long. LITERALLY the only time i would say hit the bell for notifications, because i go live at 8 and start talking. 🙂 Either way, congrats on the degree and look forward to engaging. Cheers!
Hello sir I am phanikumar I am from India I am fresher 2021 passed out and i am looking for a cybersecurity job could you assist how I will get the job
We need to farm out the SOC industry to remote workers using a unique patented oh so secret system I'm gonna farm out to some PhD candidate one night after scribbling it on a napkin to outline the job qualifications! I'm prepared to assume control of the spaceship...I mean "corporation!" Now I add project development manager to my rez!
Yes. You need to be sponsored by company or the govt, it costs a lot of money (paid by the company or govt), and can take weeks to months depending on the level of clearance and your particular background.
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Awesome video my friend, I really appreciate people like you actually helping newcomers in the industry and not gatekeeping
my pleasure. plenty of room in this pool!
Excellent, actionable and very informative tips that can have instant value .Thanks heaps mate , keep up the good work.
Glad you enjoyed it
Such a great resource! Thank you for sharing this knowledge and information!
I’ve been on the outside looking in when it comes to cybersecurity mainly cos of the lack of direction. I’ve heard different suggestions of where to start but wanted to know if having the A+, Network+ & Security+ certification are a must have to get into cybersecurity
Security + would help with HR gating and minimum requirements for some roles. The other two if you just studied the material you'd be well served, but having the certs themselves won't have a major impact to gettingthe job.
@@SimplyCyber awesome! I went ahead & purchased the CompTIA security+ course on Udemy to get started! Thanks Gerald
You should also check out Network Engineer Academy on UA-cam, with Jorge. He discusses this exact question, daily. And why settle for entry-level? That's very self-limiting, yet that's all you see on youtube. I can't find one mid-level entry vid.
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This is awesome thanks Gerald!
My pleasure. Its out there!
I am looking to get an internships. I get imposter syndrome looking at even internship requirements lol
This guy gets it, subbed!
Thanks Nuke Tech. Preciate the kind words and joining the community.
@@SimplyCyber thanks. I do have a question for you, I'm interested in getting into automotive cyber security and I'm not sure exactly what path to take, I have 4 years IT (but that was 10 years ago), Net+, Sec+, CySA+ (aquired 2020), and a 2 year automotive technology certificate. I'm trying to combine my 2 passions and I see big future potential for automotive cyber sec.
@@RicondaRacing if it were me I’d dig into defcon hacking automotive village. Started about 5 years ago so there’s probably a ton to gather. Start here: discord.com/invite/JWCcTAM
That was amazing! Love everything in this video. I used one of those letters from the simply Cyber site earlier this year.
Awesome! Thank you! Appreciate it Josh. Secrets out :P
Informative, thanks!
Thank you!
I have CCNA, CISA. Based in Canada. I have basic networking skills and pentesting skill and did few hackthebox. What entry level job should I be able to get and how I can better prepare?
Depends what you want to do long term but what ur doing sets you up for most roles infield. Nothing you mentioned strongly leans except maybe offsec due to pentester skill but it depends if that’s a few labs/tools or if you won a ctf/did freelance pentesting.
Wonder what job security is like with these large consultancy firms? Are they also recommended for mid and senior level roles? Love the channel.
Thanks for kind words. There are fewer jobs as you go up, and there is risk because if you're not billable you're overhead which is not good. I think its fantastic for jr careers and people lookin gto get exp. Many contracts are 1 year or 3 years so there is a lil stabiilty. I was at booz for 6 years. I left Booz because of the anxiety of instability in the end. I had to support a family at the end of my time there..
Thanks !
Awesome content!
Appreciate it!
Thank you
I can not like this video enough, July I will be graduating with my cyber security degree, and been applying places with no luck. Hopefully now I can start using better bait. When I started school, I started a discord that is now over 600 students and professors, not sure how to put that in a resume either that I didn't see in the resume part.
Thanks
First Video I saw from you. Really nice. Subscibed. Gonna Check Out the Other vids as Well!
There’s a huge catalog. Something for everyone in here
I’m new to the channel, do you have some recommendations for lab training? I’m in IT but mostly Helpdesk and looking to break out of that into some more serious roles.
I have A+ and Sec +
Check out blue team labs online and tcm-academy
Does it have to new a year of labs , etc?
hi im working on my resume and iv only done freelance i.t. jobs but as a result have obtained a wide veriety of skillsets. i had a weird job for a while where i was essentially helping rich old folks obtain and securely store large amounts of crypto currency. WTF SHOULD I CALL THAT ON MY RESUME?????
I’m looking for a part time job in cybersecurity while I’m in college. Where should I look ?
You might be able to find an internship, but I'm not familiar with any part time cybersecurity jobs. Might be worth getting a part time IT field engineer. /help desk support role that is part time. Could use some of the exp toward a cybersecurity role after graduation.
How do you get around the clearances? I find that a lot of companies don't want to sponsor an entry level worker for the clearance.
Couple options, try to get in with the company in a role that doesnt need a clearance, and then move laterally after youve demonstrated value. Also, you could look outside the geographical area and do a year somewhere to get the clearance and then move internally ideally (or switch companies) with the clearance.
I'm about to get CIS cert and i was wondering if you think i could get into cyber security with just a cert or associates?
you can. its a bit more competitive without a BS for example, but cybersecurity favors practical skills exp so if you are doing lab work, getting hands on keyboard etc, and keep deliver value early then you can make your case as a desirable candidate without BS (for example)
@@SimplyCyber thanks for the reply, so do labs like hack the box? Yeah my teacher said experience will be the most important. Just trying to plan ahead
Where can I do after cybersecurity degree? 0% experience and 0% certs
It will be challenging. strongly encourage you to do extracurriculars while getting the degree, like THM, HTB, and CTFs
This is where I'm at, finishing up my Associates in Cybersecurity and I'm now overwhelmed because I feel like I got no practical experience from it.
@@shelbylombardy Good news is you have a wealth of options and the knowledge to absorb them quickly (tryhackme, hackthebox, rangeforce, cyberdefendrs, blueteamlabs online). :-) Don't lose heart.
@@SimplyCyber Thank you! I'm going to look into all of these and get myself some hands on practice. I appreciate you replying! I already subbed to the podcast you recommended to stay up to date on cybersecurity news as well!
@@shelbylombardy awesome. you'll love it. if you want every morning at 8am i play that same podcast and pause after each story to give my professional thoughts on the impact and importance. Its on SimplyCyber (livestream) so tomorrow morning if you want to drop by. The crowd is great during those streams. its about 20 min long. LITERALLY the only time i would say hit the bell for notifications, because i go live at 8 and start talking. 🙂 Either way, congrats on the degree and look forward to engaging. Cheers!
Hello sir I am phanikumar I am from India I am fresher 2021 passed out and i am looking for a cybersecurity job could you assist how I will get the job
Heres a playlist with Stephen Semmelroth where we talk about the entire 'get a job' lifecycle. ua-cam.com/play/PL4Q-ttyNIRApuMX55mmyHG7gWsAOKzKb8.html
We need to farm out the SOC industry to remote workers using a unique patented oh so secret system I'm gonna farm out to some PhD candidate one night after scribbling it on a napkin to outline the job qualifications! I'm prepared to assume control of the spaceship...I mean "corporation!" Now I add project development manager to my rez!
Subbed.
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"Security clearance" isn't something you can get for yourself.
Yes. You need to be sponsored by company or the govt, it costs a lot of money (paid by the company or govt), and can take weeks to months depending on the level of clearance and your particular background.
Share some red team server
Are you talking about Discord servers?
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