How to get a Cyber Security job without experience
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- So you want to get into cyber security but you don't have any experience? In this video I'll go over a plan for you to get you the job of your dreams.
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Finally someone with truthful and honest advice. Straight to the point as well! Great information
thanks for your kind words Sasa! Let’s spread the good message
@@UnixGuy pls sir, do you need programming skills?
@@danielbenjamin7797 start here:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html and watch the rest of my videos and you’ll understand
I wanted to thank you for your videos and all the information you share, I'm from Costa Rica and I've been following your channel for several of months now, since I decided I wanted to pursue a career in cybersecurity I've been following your suggestions, training recommendations, projects, how to make a CV, etc... and I was able to obtain my first job in cybersecurity without any experience, I was hired as a vulnerability assessment engineer thanks to your guidance.
wow super congrats! happy for you :)
this was completely spot on! thank you
you’re welcome Dorian :)
My friend's husband works in IT and said pretty much the same things. He has a lot of experience in different parts of his career, and just like you, was very upfront about things "in the real world". I started with simple questions, told him about what I enjoy and what I loved about my last job, and I realized that a lot of what I do is critical thinking and problem solving. I learned that I was a pretty meticulous, attentive to detail and inventive. I wasn't so intimidated by this career field anymore, and it actually made me want to step into learning about cyber security. I highly recommend just asking someone who is in the field/related field or simply requesting some time to speak to an employer about this type of position. You also get a feel for how your potential boss would be like, too.
goos points my friend, thanks for sharing!
You was spitting game in this video ❤️. I decided to pursue 'Digital network exploitation analyst.' I'm going to put 110% into this. I really want to get paid the big bucks. I know you said you shouldn't do it for the money, but after working hard labor. Studying and applying myself mentally for a "boring job at times" isn't so bad lol.
Money is a good motivation, and yes you will get compensated handosmley once you have some experience under your belt. Good luck my friend, keep me posted with your progress!
This is an awesome video - thank you for this and your other content. Keep up the good work :)
Thank you so much for your kind words, glad the videos are helping :)
This channel is totally underrated. Thank you for all the valuable insights!
thanks your support and kind words 🙏🏻
thanks for the advice, i'm interested in gettting into the IT industry and your suggestions helped me narrow down my path.
excellent! you will enjoy cyber security :)
As a senior C.S. Major looking more into cybersecurity, this was an extremely informative video. Thank you for all of the helpful tips and advice!
glad you found value my friend, welcome onboard :)
You tryna Dempsey roll your way into cybersecurity xD
Thankyou sir, really appreciate your work, keep going, this video opened my eyes 🙏💗
you’re welcome my friend
Thank you for this information. It's very helpful!
Glad it helped Maxine :)
some great advice here . Thanks for this video
you’re welcome my friend!
Thank you so much. You are an inspiration ❤
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Thank You. Very helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
my pleasure Diana 🙏🏻
Great video, thank you for the advice. 🙏
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brother your videos are amazing!
Thank so much, I appreciate your kind words 🙏🏻
thanks just straight to the point
no worries at all :)
Very informative thank you!
my pleasure 🙏🏻
hello I've been interested in cyber security for a bit now and just started to take action with signing up for community college for a degree in cyber security.
I have just been taken time off from school for a bit now and still very young and felt like this field has been most interesting and to catch my eye since looking for an actual career. I've been watching what I can on UA-cam and taking as much notes as possible I like all the videos I've seen on your channel! thank you for all the info😁
thanks mate I appreciate your kind words! Good luck with your degree, fun times ahead for you :)
Hey thanks for the video, I liked and subbed.
I just turned 30 few months ago, currently have a Associates Degree in Visual Arts which I know is untrelated, Comptia A+, just got Sec +, and now working on my Network+. The role as a Printer/copier field technician makes up the majority of my work experience (7 years as one). I moved on from that once I had a change in health which limited my ability to travel/drive. I work as a server test technician now which sounds like a lot to do with IT, but really is just running a script which tests to see if equipment will fail under stress. The job gives me lots of down time to study for certs though, recently got my a+ and Sec+. When you turn 30 you definitely feel older and like you have to get your life somewhat together. 😂
Goals start to feel bit further out of reach everyday.
My next step would be to get a degree in Computer Science or Cybersec @ WGU since some of my credits would count towards it and that online university is pretty affordable .
Any advice?
thanks!
hey mate, I know the feels of turning 30, although now that’s a distant memory for me!
Well done on getting the certifications, that’s an awesome accomplishment! And I really love the fact that you have experience under your belt, but please don’t downplay it!! You are getting exposure to things and learning so you need to frame it positively and use it to pivot
WGU is an excellent choice, I can’t recommend them enough! pick either cyber or CS, choose the one you love more, if your goal is to work in cyber security then pick cyber security.
Your plan is solid, you just need to be patient and things will happen for you.
and PS, 30 is VERY young, keep doing the good work my friend
@@UnixGuy Thank you for the response, the advice is appreciated!!
I will try to keep the positive mindset, glad to know my plan looks good. Hope I get my network+ finished soon, so I can move on to the degree and get my foot in the door somewhere. You are right about being patient, the more opportunities that pass by the more you feel like you must rush or catch up!
Thank you again for the response and hope your channel continues to grow!
@@Terriblecookiemate keep us updated, did you land your job in cyber security?
@@053_eshan9 not to long after making this comment I got in an accident not being able to drive for a long while. Currently waiting until the upcoming month when I can drive again. This extremely hindered my ability to land a job since options became very limited. Just makes you realize how important it is to drive.
With that said, I have been productive and finished A+, Sec+, and finally Net+. I will definitely update the post once I land a position, I am reformatting and updating my resume preparing to apply apply apply.
Ill definitely make sure to update when I make some good progress !
@@Terriblecookie howd it go???
thanks for sharing information with us sir! in my country, unfortunately, people are not friendly and willing to share information with others. yes i live in Romania, yes it sucks!
I’m glad you found the video useful, I have a newer version of this video, check it out:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Really interesting video, thank you.
thanks mate :)
Very good thanks for the tipps, I'm literally absorbing this information
thanks mate! I have newer videos with roadmaps too :)
@@UnixGuy Thank you very much, point 4 in the video is difficult in my environment, so I'm glad that there are people like you who honestly share their experiences and pass them on to others on their way. Such a person deserves great recognition and makes the world a better place. I would like to mention Nicole Enesse, both of your on my most important subscribers on my future path and vocation that I have chosen. Please keep it up, you have my utmost respect. Thank you very much.....
@@osc660 thanks mate appreciate your kind words
I agree with all you have said. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I just subscribed and hope to interact with other like-minded people.
thanks Francis and welcome onboard! keen to hear about your progress and successes in this field :)
@@UnixGuy I am already in the field but doing more of controls assessments. I believe it's time for me to do something that combines tech with business skills.
@@francisfrancis1153 sounds good! looks like you’re well versed in GRC
Great video thanks for the link 👍
no worries at all, glad you found it helpful
Im 17 but Im interested in this field of work because I want to just make more money in general and get my family out of poverty and buy my parents and siblings luxuries that are a necessity
good on you man! get to work!
@@UnixGuy quick question tho do you recommend to go to college for computer science for this work field?
@@eliangr395 the answer is in this video: Computer Science vs Cyber Security, Which is right for you ?
ua-cam.com/video/ys-_xQHaYAc/v-deo.html
PS: I really recommend you spend some time watching all the videos, you’ll find they answer most of your questions and give you a good idea on what it’s like to work in cyber security :)
@@UnixGuy been watching a couple on your channel already and I’ve looked into some of the certain fields and more in depth positions of cybersecurity
@@eliangr395 good luck my friend 🤞🏻
Thanks for the video! My BS and MS are in business, but I'm thinking of doing the MS Cyber security at WGU.
WGU is solid!
Thank you for this video.
my pleasure :)
👨🏿💻 I'm getting ready to take cybersecurity certification at Florida Atlantic University. You showed me how to recycle my work history into a cybersecurity work oppotunity. And now it doesn't seem so overwhelming because I will be coming into this curriculum with a major piece of the puzzle...my own work experience. I'm not reinventing the wheel, I'm just learning a new skillset that I can apply to what I already know. This will make me marketable going forward in this new Century, the 21st Century. 🤝
@@shlmel you have a fantastic mindset, I wish you the best my friend! keep me posted with your progress 👏🏻
Thanks for great content! Just found you channel and I'm really happy I did!
I was wondering what you'd recommend me to do:
I live in Norway, studying IT and Management first year(its a new degree that came out this year). I have always been interested in cybersecurity and I watch free courses in the cyber security field (CCNA and security+ for now). Although I'm not planning to get the certs right away, I want the knowledge they offer, because I hope to get a job in the cyber-sec world, and be ready when for it when the times comes. Do you have advice for somebody like me who likes getting broad knowledge of different things instead of deep dive in 1 or 2 areas? Is this a good habit to begin with? Is finding an internship the "best way" to start a career, and also, how much knowledge is "enough" to start working?
you don’t need a lot of knowledge to start an internship, you can simply start applying. Alternatively, you can pick something like penetration testing and start studying LAB Based certifications, follow the plan in this video: ua-cam.com/video/CePhURvdyqk/v-deo.html
Hi there UnixGuy, Towards the end of the video you mentioned something that caught my attention. You said some of the best jobs you've had been through networking. Does working in cybersecurity come with the expectation of working for many different companies? I know in another video you mentioned getting experience in all fields is important. Does one switch companies a lot in this industry?
Hi Oscar, networking doesn’t necessarily mean changing jobs, it can happen through LinkedIn, industry events, conferences, etc.
Changing jobs a lot is a double edged weapon, I talked about it in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/qjaRJWcqqi8/v-deo.html
Thank you!
my pleasure Valerie
I'm very happy to have found your channel UnixGuy. I will be paying close attention to your channel buddy. You definitely have a new subscriber in me. Thank you so much...
Glad to have you Brasileiro my friend :)
I'm about to start a Cybersecurity boot camp next month where at the end I'll have the knowledge to take the CompTIA CySA+ exam. If I pass that, I plan on studying for the security+ exam. Thanks for this video!!
good luck with the bootcamp Lanee! keep me posted with your progress
@@UnixGuyhello does learning online and getting certification from it like udemy is good for cv and does the company when they want to hire students will look at them like i'm studying ethical hacking and next month i will study networking next security's + and iam thinking i will take them all from udemy what do you think ?
Hi, Hope the boot camp goes well. Can you tell me the cost and timing of such a class?
This is so inspiring
You got this Taiwo 👏🏻
As a former cyber security specialist, it's not a very fun job. Most of the time you'll be helping people reset their passwords and do other basic shit like that, but if you don't want to move all day it's a good job for you. I just couldn't stand being at home all day and had to find something better for me, so if you're an active guy don't even think about looking for this position because you will dread this job.
The tasks you described are best performed by Helpdesk and not by cybersecurity specialist. It’s unfortunate that this was your expeirence, but yes it’s an office job. I’m an active guy and do a lot of activities outside work.
Sir it helped me a lot
I’m just done with my graduation and i have some backlogs in that mean time I’m thinking of web development and will move on to cybersecurity once clearing my backlog
that’s awesome! Good luck with all of it :)
Bro just thank you! Without you i was going to learn ccna and have a long route to achieve my goal, now i will start with security+ then learning what i need along the way, thank you again, really appreciate it. ❤️
Wishing you the best of luck mate! Getting your first role is the hardest step but once you get it, life gets better
@@UnixGuy❤️
Very informative!
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Thank you very much.
You’re most welcome :)
Thank you for answering my biggest question in the first ten seconds...able to work from home.
What kind of jobs in the field are the most compatible for WFH? Either partially or full-time?
WFH seem to be more company dependent than role dependent to be honest. Some companies are more supportive of that, others not so much.
My recommendation would be to get as much experience as you can, in whatever specialisation you enjoy the most. This will enable you to be more picky about jobs and you can choose a company that’s more flexible.
This is a playlist that I curated where I talk about cyber security specialisations, watch it and choose the one you like and start studying: Cyber Security Specialisations
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I have a Degree in Computer Engineering and will finish in 2 semesters a Master in Cybersecurity, but I'm worried to never get a job because of the lack of EXP and my age (all job offers I see are asking for Juniors or at least 1 year of EXP). I'm less stressed now after watching this video because I see that I already have "some" EXP when working in IT, such as password reset, patch installation or problem solving developed on customer service positions.
exactly! you already have experience and you also have some skills that you learned in your masters degree, list all this in your CV and start applying for as many roles as you can
Thank you very much for your vedios, I find you very helpful. 🙏
my pleasure! glad you’re finding the videos valuable :)
@@UnixGuy Definitely valuable Sir. Is there any way to communicate with you directly (apart from you tube) via email or something similar??
@@shaholasharna2014 best way is to leave questions in the comments section here
@@UnixGuy sure will do. Thank you for your replies. 😊 🙏
Thank you sir
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Thank you for this Video. This will definitely help me to get somewhere i wanted. I had 6 years of experience in Networking ( CCNA & CCNP switching certified back then but expired now) after that i had a career break for almost 8 years now to take care of my family .Now I want to get back to workforce but am stuck where & how to restart. Can i consider my experience for cybersecurity prerequisites & go ahead to do security+ certification? Is that the best path I can follow to get back to workforce? I have bachelors in computer science & masters in system engg. if that helps. please advice. TIA.
hey mate, you definitely have enough background to start directly with Security+
and if you aspire to become a security analyst, then you can do that by pursuing higher level certifications (all explained in this video: ua-cam.com/video/HohIYcNd_VM/v-deo.html
Invaluable advice for a novice in the field of cybersecurity
thanks Harriston 🙏🏻 I have an updated version of this video with a roadmap: ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Thanks for the videos Unix. I am currently a Software test engineer and thinking of moving into cybersecurity. what I would like to know is what is the day to day of cyber security like, and how do I leverage my current skills and experience into cybersecurity experience.
The day to day differs a lot depending on what specialty of cyber security you do and the company you work in.
Your skills are best leveraged for application security but don’t let that be a limiting factor!
I have videos that talk about cyber specialisations (and more videos to come!), start with this playlist:
Cyber Security Career Path
ua-cam.com/play/PLdI5VHN89i7XgaT-dWsthpAKOmjAF3gCR.html
playlist includes couple ‘day in the life videos’
this video talks about pros and cons of working in cyber:
ua-cam.com/video/H759qpwMC8s/v-deo.html
Why are you switching from QA to Cybersecurity?
Thanks Unix for the honest advice. Question? Will a AA degree in cybersecurity be enough or will I have to go all the way for the bachelor? Ty!
more companies now accept candidates with no degrees, watch this:
ua-cam.com/video/DRJic8vCodE/v-deo.html
I've been watching your videos recently and I have to say I greatly appreciate the advice and tips you provide. I think they're all golden and valuable. Reason I starting looking around cybersecurity was because my wife wanted to shift into a career that would give her flexibility to work from home and at the same time pay well. She's coming from the medical field (nurse). Do you see a path to cybersecurity for her and is taking the online courses and certifications be sufficient for her. Thanks and keep it up!
hey mate, glad you found the videos valuable, there is absolutely a place for your wife and being a nurse she has a lot of people skills that are very valuable. Getting her first role will be the hardest step but things improve afterwards
@@UnixGuy thank you for the quick reply. I greatly appreciate it. Have a good one!
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Hi and thank you for this valuable information,
Question: do I need to know how to code?
I have one more year to finish BAS with concentration in cybersecurity but we only took one class that covers some basic coding
you don't really need coding except for very specialised areas. This video answers your question: ua-cam.com/users/shortsFgf0R1yPwps
Hello Unixguy, I have been interested in cyber security for a while and just started research into the field and how to get into it. I currently don't have any experience in the field but have other experience from customer service to military police and being a Auto Technician. I have an associates in an unrelated field but was thinking about going back and doing another 2 year program for cyber security. Here's my question. Should I go back to school for that program or should I just start focusing on completing certs and finding an entry level job in the field? (Switching careers at this point in life has proven to be very difficult, with family and responsibilities to think about.) Any advice would be greatly appreciated and I have been enjoying the videos very much, thank you.
Hey mate, you have an interesting exposure and you will be very suited to a career in cyber security. If you are in the US, I’d say look into WGU university as it allows you to study and work st the same time. If I were you I’d be trying to land an IT job or any job in a related field and work on certs or degree after work/ online
@@UnixGuy Thank you for the advice, it is very helpful. Keep up the great work!
@@rojas3227 you’re welcome mate :)
Hey ,I am from INDIA this is your second video. I am watching it First was CCNA is not important I want to switch my job to cyber security I have done certification CEH and I am working Network engineer this video helps me a lot thanks.
Hey mate, welcome to the channel. Glad the video helps, I have other videos about various certifications for various career paths
Hello I really appreciate the contents of the video really opened up my eyes.
I graduated university last year and got lucky in getting the opportunity to study cyber security and forensics couse in the UK. I currently do a 24X7 junior engineer which is not cyber security related. It does have some aspects such as working with firewalls, azure, office 365.
My question is my friend will I be able to progress without a certificates, since the only one I have is a aws cloud certificate. Or can I use the knowledge I have gained in the company to progress.
Kind regards
There are many ways and avenues to progress. You can progress without certs but why not do certs as well? they will help provide you a structured way of learning
@@UnixGuy thank you very much for the reply. I think you are right. I will do that would make a good foundation base.
Hey Nathan! Hope you are doing well. I’m from Toronto and have a finance background in education and work. I have done bachelors and pg diploma and have 5 years of work experience in operations. But I'm not satisfied in terms of learning and growth aspects and have not been able to test my capabilities and true potential in current and previous roles and wish to do something more challenging. Also, I have always had interest into cyber crimes and related fields whenever I heard about it from people around me. So, now seeing the boom, I wish to purse and grow in this field. But I don’t know where to start from and for a guy like me who doesn’t have any tech background has no idea on what to do. I have genuine interest in this field and am ready to put efforts and all the hard work needed. So, can you please guide me on this? As I think this is the right time in my life to pursue something which I wanna do for the rest of my life. Thanks!
Hey mate, who is Nathan? 😂
It’s a great time for you to get in cyber security, and your experience in finance is VERY valuable! As I explained in this video, you may benefit from a masters in cyber security, done part time or online. There are master degrees catered to people who want to change careers so don’t stress about that aspect.
Being a finance guy, your best bet migbt be to land a role in a finance organisation maybe in the area of audit or financial crime/anti money laundry, then pivot from there once you have a mix of degree and certifications. That’s a plan for you, also watch this video about a cyber security specialisation that doesn’t require technical degree/knowlesdge so you might be able to pivot without a degree even:
ua-cam.com/video/s9LDWLfFOp8/v-deo.html
this might also help:
ua-cam.com/video/McoZ2HoYqrw/v-deo.html
Also remember, this is a life-long learning journey, so there will always be learning, don’t stress too much about technical knowledge, there will always be more things to learn so start building your knowledge now
Sorry for using the wrong name and thanks for responding. Like you mentioned a masters degree can help me but will I get admission without having any other relevant degree from a related course. Like universities and colleges have admission requirements where they ask for a relevant degrees in order to get admission for masters.
@@gemibestofthebest6473 all good mate, honestly it depends on the university and like I said there are master degrees designed for career chagners so best is to start looking and contacting them :)
I see and before jumping on master’s degree should I start with some entry level certificates which could give me the basic level of knowledge and experience. Can you please tell which certifications I should look at?
@@gemibestofthebest6473 you can definitely even go the certifications route and not do a masters. Start with security+ and look through my videos and find a video where I talk about cloud and do cloud certs, there are entry level ones. As I explained in this video, your barrier to entry is not lack of degree but a lack of experience so if you find a way to get hands-on practice that would help a lot
What do you think about the cisco free cyber security course? Is it worth doing because it is some 70-100 hrs course
I’m not a fan of cisco courses when it comes to cyber security. I admit I haven’t looked into it, if it’s free you can do it and see if there is something you can learn from it. I’d personally do CompTIA Security+ instead
Hey UnixGuy!
Thank you for being a mentor to all of us who want to pursue a career in cyber security with all your knowledge and advice! Your videos are super informative and helpful!
I live in Europe and i have completed my Computer Science undergraduate degree some months ago. I have no certifications though. Right now i am applying to some junior level Cyber Security jobs like Level 1 Security Analyst (I believe this job would be a good start on the field, would you agree?) and so on, but with little success. I have no working experience on the field, other than a 3 month long internship and maybe my thesis (if that is considered as experience) that was on securing a home network with a Firewall (configuration, application, etc.) and testing the environment. So I would like to ask you: Would you advise me to apply to entry level jobs that do not exactly relate to cyber security but are close to it, like a junior network admin or a junior system admin? Or would you advise me to keep applying for any cyber security job that might be uploaded in the next days? Thanks in advance!!
Hey mate, thanks for your kind words!
Congrats on finishing your degree, and yes getting your first cyber role is very challenging. My advice would be to apply to as many cyber jobs as possible (keep applying)
and also apply to non cyber roles that are in IT. Take whatever you get, and in the evenings starr studying for certifications. Any experience will help you, I’d rather your CV have some experience while you build up more skills, you can always pivot later as I explained in this video: ua-cam.com/video/McoZ2HoYqrw/v-deo.html
Your best bet to do the certs I mentioned here: ua-cam.com/video/jtLfX5_Lu84/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy Thanks a lot mate, that is what I will do! Amazing job with the videos, you are a great mentor for all of us! Keep it up! 😁
@@oceanballer3856 my pleasure 👏🏻
Hey, I'm currently a year 12 student and looking to get into CS as a job but I'm still on the fence about either picking a Bachelor of Computer Science Majoring in Cyber Security & Networking OR a Bachelor of Cyber Security do you have any advice and keep in mind I would want to get into the penetration testing side of things hopefully in the future.
I have just the video for you! I answered your question in detail here: Computer Science vs Cyber Security, Which is right for you ?
ua-cam.com/video/ys-_xQHaYAc/v-deo.html
I am at the stage of choosing a vocational path. i have no technical education. I am 30 and I work as a 2nd line IT support specialist (Service Desk) I would like to do some certifications. What to choose? Should I go in the direction of data analytics (sql, power BI, python) or in the direction of cloud administrator/architect? Where it's easier to get remote work (I'm not located in the usa). would appreciate any guidance from you.
Remote work is more company dependent than role, so choose the one that you like. I think you’ll benefit from this video:
ua-cam.com/video/McoZ2HoYqrw/v-deo.html
Hello UnixGuy,
Not sure if you will see this but I just recently earned my Security+ this Saturday. I have over 9yrs of IT experience, hardware repair, help desk and field IT where I have learned a lot and continue to learn. I want to make the transition into incident and response type of role were protecting an organization's systems, network and data are part of the work required. What type of entry roles would you suggest given my experience and hunger to keep growing in this field. Thank you!
You’ll need to do certitications so you can transition. Try to get a role in a security operations centre if you can
Thanks for the video you have opened my mind
Am doing Bachelor's of science in computer networking and cyber security but i no where to get career guidance from
Thanks so much
good luck with your degree my friend, keep studying hard and good things will happen :)
Where and how can i get those cyber security certifications
@@patriqsthegreat each certification is either by a vendor or a certification body. This video laus out the most in demand certifications, start with CompTIA Security+ (google it) after you gradudate.
ua-cam.com/video/Uv4AHFu-uR0/v-deo.html
6:57 sir, as you have mentioned that sec+ is a good certification to start with, but can you tell me the major difference between sec+ and network+ ??
I mean, if we wanna go in GRC then sec+ would be beneficial and if we go in penetration testing then net+ would be beneficial right?
Correct me if I'm wrong!
Hey mate, you can google the certification topics for both net+ and sec+, there is no similarity.
No you don’t need penteration testing for GRC, if you want to work on GRC do GRC. Watch my videos about it that I linked to you yesterday
Hello! Thanks for this information. I’ve been interested in cybersecurity for a little while, but I am not sure which field I should get into. I was actually looking into going to WGU, however after watching this video I’m wondering if I should just do certs? I have my MBA and my undergrad is in criminology. What would you suggest?
Hi Tameka,
I understand the delimma. Technically, you don’t *need* a degree, so you can just do certs.
However, WGU is cheap enough that it won’t break the bank and you get to do certs as part of the degree. Honestly if it was me I’d do both, but you definitely don’t need the degree, you can use it as a means to learn the subject.
@@UnixGuy Ok great! Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate your feedback.
@@tamekaivory3811 no worries at all! Good luck! exciting journey ahead of you
@@UnixGuy thank you!!!
@tameka. ......can I be your friend
Please make a video on how to start interacting with people and what to ask them about building our career pleasee
my next video will talk about people skills, but also watch this:
ua-cam.com/video/gQuv5mzc-mA/v-deo.html
Hey bro, i got my ccna, and i have two choices which are Cloud or Cybersecurity.
Which one u would advise?
If i go to cyber, getting sec+ is good start?
Hey Asror,
Honestly both choice are good and have great career prospects!
If you choose cyber security, follow the plan here:
ua-cam.com/video/jtLfX5_Lu84/v-deo.html
if you choose cloud, check this out:
ua-cam.com/video/NGvgJKtygwo/v-deo.html
How do I get better at IT? I already have my A+, N+, Sec+. No actual work experience. Only class. Thanks for all the info.
pick a specialisation and go deep in it. So if you pick cyber, do challenging certifications that have lab component. Likewise for cloud. Or pick a programming language like Python. So pick something - anything, and get really good at it :)
So I work at Walmart and have the opportunity to get a degree 100% paid for, already approved and have my transcripts sent in. Looking at a BS in Cybersecurity starting end of November, is there anything else I should be doing while I take my classes?
That’s an awesome opportunity! Find the best cybersecurity degrre that you can afford and put your head down and start studying once the course starts!
There is a lot that you can do now, depends on how much time and effort you want to spend, you can start learning about the basics of cyber security, maybe studying the material for CompTIA Security+ or if u prefer hands-on get the basic cert from AWS or Azure fundamentals
I’m a computer science student (Junior) with a little bit of knowledge in C/C++ and Python. I’ve been looking into Cybersecurity for quite a bit but I don’t really know where to go since I’m a CS major with zero IT/Cybersecurity knowledge. Do you have any suggestions? So I can figure things out a bit? Thank you.
can you get involved with a cyber security club in your university? get involved with any activity or event related to cyber in your university. If there is a cybersec degree consider transferring if this is what you want to do
Hey do i need to go to university to get into this field or those specific certificates you have mentioned in other videos is enough to get into the field? I dont have enough money to do degrees and stuff so what should i do?
hey no you don’t! you can get into the field without a degree, follow this roadmap:
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I worked in datacenters as an operations technician for 9 years and I'm 28, I got Security + and half way done with study materials for the. ISC2 SSCP. What should I look for next? CCNA? for a bit more background on networking? My father has been in the networking branch of IT for 24 years and has his CCIE so I have a coach if need be!
Hey Logan, well done those are awesome certs to have!
I would personally skip the CCNA unless you want to be a career network engineer like your dad
This video will give you a rough roadmap to follow:
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Thank u
you're welcome :)
You probably won’t see this, I have my degree in biology and have experience in wet labs. Would my first step to get my secure + cert? Thanks for the video! I feel a sense of direction after watching this gem of a video. Cheers from VA
Hey Javier, yes I’d say security+ is a great start, it’ll introduce you to the field and it’ll get you started, this will be your first step to work on your fourt building blocks!
After security+ , you can look to specialise and pick a specialisation all while trying to get your foot in the door to gain some experience. This is a playlist with videos where I talk about each cyber specialisation in details: Cyber Security Specialisations
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@@UnixGuy wow thanks for the quick reply! I’ll be sure to check out that video! Im going to bust my butt to pivot careers. I Look forward to your future uploads!
@@javi_703 you got this mate! it’s a good time to get into the industry, it won’t be straightforward so you will need to fight through some challenges and rejections (I sure did), but you can do it I have no doubt.
Good luck and keep me posted with your progress 👏🏻
Hi Unix Guy!!
Great videos brother.
I have +4 Years of Experience in the IT industry as a Technical support Engineer with a bachelor's degree and trying to break an ICE in cyber security.
Would you suggest an online master's or an offline master's degree in cyber security and can you please suggest a university in Dubai for an affordable price?
Hi Ahmad, I’m not familiar with universities in Dubai.
If you have 4+ years of experience, I suggest you start doing certifications. Start with security+ then pick a specialisation and do the certs I recommend for the specialisation you chose. Here’s a playlist of my specialisations videos: Cyber Security Specialisations
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Experience is important because employers believe the incorrect belief that skills only exist if someone else hired you to use them. If you are self-taught or have skills but no experience, they can't see anything.
Internships don't exist after graduation in the USA, so one cannot ask for an internship if they already have their degree.
If you have the "wrong job title", employers do not see any transferable skills even if you have them and articulated them on your resume.
yes a lot of employers can be rigid like this, but there are ways to ‘frame’ your expeirnce differently in the CV, I provided some examples and rough guidlines on how to accomplish that in this video:
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Hi Nathan, I have just started my Cybersecurity management degree and I am interested in landing a job as soon as I graduate, I have applied for some summer Internships and have also started doing some fundamental, beginner courses ranging from IBM, LinkedIn learning and other various resources regarding cybersecurity, is there anything that you would suggest I do on top of what I am attempting to do as of right now as I still have 4 years ahead until I complete the degree, thank you!
Hey, you’re the second person to call me ‘Nathan’, im curious where you got that name from?
I think you’re doing many good things, I want you to start reaching out to people in linkedin and in real life and start expressing your interest (I talked about this in the video).
Also, start your certification journey, maybe do CompTIA Security+ to begin with
Hi unixguy. Recently watched your videos. Impressed it very much. I am in UK. I am 36 years old. I am a home maker. I have completed my diploma in computer technology 3years course and did my graduation in computer applications. Eagerly waiting to restart my career in IT after 7 years gap. Can I do the certification in cyber security ? Is it enough for start the basic level job in cyber security Or do I need to take master degree in cyber security? Please guide me. Thanks.
Hi Abhi, glad you’re enjoying the videos. As I said in this video, lack of experience is the biggest issue so I wouldn’t do a masters degree and instead do your best to gain experience and yes focus on certifications. For example do the certs I recommend here:
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I just got the CC cert. What should I do next? I'm currently in IT. I' m a Network Analyst been in this position for a couple of years. Previously came from Desktop Support I just don't have any Security experience.
All explained here, follow this roadmap:
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Hi I'm BS CS student (5th semester ).Quite some experience in bug hunting. Any Suggestion or Advice :) That would be great. Like a roadmap or something that can help covering preparation for Certificates. Thanks
If you like bug hunting, have you thought of pentesting? this video is for you: ua-cam.com/video/CePhURvdyqk/v-deo.html
Hey Nathan I have been in sales for years and even owned my own business briefly. I have started going back to school for an I.t and currently work for a large telecommunications company in sales. I planned on getting an a.a in I.t and then following up with a few certifications. Is an A.A sufficient enough? I don’t want to do a full 4 years
Why do people call me Nathan? which part of the video did I say ‘Nathan’ ? :) The A. A. will be the start of your learning journey and it’s one of the building blocks , you need to work on the rest of the building blocks.
Your sales experience is valuable and you can leverage it to land a role, this video will help: ua-cam.com/video/McoZ2HoYqrw/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy 😂😂 Sorry this is my first time seeing one of your videos so wasn’t sure what your name was and saw someone else call you Nathan so figured that was it haha. And thank you for the advice 🙏 I’ll watch that video now.
@@MTAurelius haha no worries at all mate! hope the videos help :)
I graduated in computer engineering last 2014 and doesn’t have any experience in the field. What should I do to get into cyber security?
I recommend starting with doing certifications like I suggested in the video
Therefore are there any positions that are generalist where you do a bit of everything? Or is it completely segregated , whereby you only work in grc and if to want to pen test you must apply for a new role etc ? Thanks
Both options exist. Think small to medium size organisations will gear towards more generalist, while mega size corps will need morre specialists
@@UnixGuy so I'm learning software solid principles and design patterns in python at uni. Is that sufficient level of programming needed for a successful career in cyber. should I keep learning more? Thank you
@@viq234 it’s one of those things where it’s a case of you learn as needed, when the tasks come you should be able to learn more on the job - so I’d say its sufficient
@@UnixGuy I just moved onto secure coding chapter for security +. Having the coding experience definately consolidated my understanding of it's application in cyber. I feel more we'll rounded. I'll take your advice and leave it there for now. Thanks
@@viq234 excellent work! the more studying/practice/certs u do the more things will make sense
Is 49 to old to get in cybersecurity or do you have any suggestions for someone my age for as a new career change. What can I do in IT at my age?
Hi Samuel, you definitely but it will be a lot of work. What you can do depends on your previous experience, what you intend to study and what opportunity you get. This video answers it briefly:
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Where can I take the course? If I pay for the exam on the comptia site do I also get training alongside or it’s just the exam? I’m a bit confused
Hey Marvy, I recommend you do these courses instead:
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"How to get a Cyber Security Job Without Experience." First bulletpoint, "you can't get a job without experience." LOL!
In all seriousness, you really do need experience and the experiences that @UnixGuy pointed out are excellent starting points!!! Definitely ANOTHER excellent video Brother!!!!
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Thank you for the hard work and effort making these videos. I’m 48 and I have worked in IT for the last 20 years. I’ve held positions as a NOC technician, Cisco UC Administrator, and I’m currently a Technical Account Manager for a UCaaS company. I have a SIP cert, ITIL, and Network + certification. However, I don’t have a degree. I’m looking to change change my career over to cybersecurity. Do you think my lack of a degree and my age will hinder my chances of getting into the cybersecurity field?
hey mate, I don’t think a degree is essential in your career due to your incredible experience. If you just want to tick a box and you’re based in the US, you can do a quick masters in cyber from WGU thats both cheap and can be finished in record time.
But honestly a degree isn’t really going to help you much. Start with certifications and pivot from there, I recommend starting with these certifications:
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I have a bachelor's in psychology and I'm doing an associate's degree in cyber security. Currently working on my CompTIA security +. With an additional Portfolio of projects and a polished resume, do you think it's appealing enough?
Most jobs out there ask for 3-5 years of experience and I'm worried about being able to find a starting point.
hey mate, the projects in this video will help you a lot:
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Hello! I am working on my Google Cybersecurity Cert now. I currently have 10 years experience in anti money laundering for a few large US banks. I want to get into digital forensics. Should I focus on a digital forensics cert after my Google Cert? I am really trying hard to get out of AML and into cybersecurity but nervous I will have a hard time getting a job. Any guidance is appreciated!
hey!
yes, basically follow this roadmap to build your ‘foundation’ : ua-cam.com/video/DRJic8vCodE/v-deo.html
and then try and go hard on forensic certs:
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Middle school math and science teacher here. I have a Business and Education degree. Looking to get into this field with no IT degree or experience. Looking to start at an IT helpdesk position to get my feet wet in IT. Would this be ok to start here? Where would I go from here? What would be a sample path for my next 5 years? I do have call center experience but that was awhile ago. Do you suggest studying on Udemy or Coursera for information on the field?
Hey, any start is a good start! Yes Helpdesk start is valuable, you will still need to build your 4 x building blocks that I talked about in the video. If you don’t wanna do a masters in cyber, I recommend creating a certifications plan. Start with security+ then watch my videos about cyber specialisations, pick one specialty and take it from there! That’s the path out of Helpdesk. How to Escape Helpdesk and move to Cyber Security or Cloud Engineering
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@@UnixGuy When they ask you in an interview Where do you see yourself in 5 years, can, I say cybersecurity positions or Not Help Desk? Lol. Seriously, I'm determined. I would only want to do that help desk for 6 months because I'm an older person needing to pay bills and help desk positions don't pay much it looks like. I can what your path can look like but more looking for an answer to that interview question.
@@stormchaser419 You can say ‘In 5 years time I want to work to improve knowledge in technology and cyber security’ - Don’t give them the impression that you will be out as soon as something better comes up
Hello, I currently have my bachelors degree in another field of study. I now want to enter into cybersecurity and have enrolled in a community college to get an associates degree in cyber security. The college does offer a work development course which is the certificate option. Its more hands on focused on what you will experience at the job. I felt comfortable getting an associates because I think it will hold more credibility than a certificate. Also, I already have a bachelors and it did not make sense to go through 4 years of school again when I could be done in 1 year. Please what is your take on this? Thank you.
I think you are on the right path! I recommend you follow this roadmap alongside your degree:
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Does certification holds worth?
Do I need to learn about "Hardware" before going into Cybersecurity. Likewise, RAM, motherboard etc. related to hardware.
Also, do Comptia A+ is worth doing?
No, you can go straight to security+, yes they hold value
@@UnixGuy Can I take network+ and then Security+ or I can straight dive into Security+
Also, which one is better CCNA or Network+
Which one is better Cisco vs CompTIA?
@@jackie9407 I already answered you question above.
sir , firstly i completed python django after that networking and cloud computing
now i am studying penetration testing
which one i will choose
choose the that you love the most and get good at it. If you end up choosing pentesting, follow the cert recommendations here: ua-cam.com/video/CePhURvdyqk/v-deo.html
I’m trying to figure out if I should do certificate path for security analyst jobs or go the wgu degree route? Any insight on this?
I would personally follow this certs path:
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I am enrolled currently in online college at SNHU for Cybersecurity. I am 20 with personal experience with troubleshooting problems in my own devices with different set ups. Practiced with rdp and recently using VMs to try linux. I have a good knowledge and was thinking about A+, Network+, Security+ but my budget and your videos say to try the new Google Cybersecurity professional cert. I don’t have work experience with IT but i just finished my resume and am starting to apply for jobs. Any suggestions on further steps or different advice with college/certifications?
the google cyber cert is definitely an excellent start for you, you have the necessary background for it
Hi UnixGuy, I just turned 36 and have 10 years experience in IT support. I have a Computer science degree. I am thinking of getting a cyber security cert and change roles.
What's your advice for me.
I think you are in a perfect position to start getting certifications whilst also start the conversation with people in your area/company snd let them know you want to pivot to cyber security. the advice here apply to you:
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Pick a niche and start studying, but also dont underestimate the power of talking to people / relationships
Hello, I'm really confused and stuck on what my path should be. Many people on reddit and my mentor as well as other people have told me that a Computer Science degree is more versatile and a preferred option than a Cybersecurity degree. My ultimate goal is wanting to work in the Cybersecurity industry but I want to get more information. Right now I'm stuck between whether I should stay in my current school majoring in computer science or transfer to a nearby school that has a major in cybersecurity and start from there. The thing is Computer Science is very hard and the classes im in right now is a weedout class. I don't expect cybersecurity to be easy but perhaps it won't be as hard or complex or rather code intense as CS.
I think you need a better mentor (no offence to your current one) and please don’t listen to reddit.
Transfer to the cyber security degree and watch this:
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Oh also is cyber security a good start to go towards cloud architecture thats the end game of where i would like to be in 20 years but i don’t know where to start haha?
if you want to do cloud, this is where you need to be, follow the steps I lay out in this video:
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@@UnixGuy thank you
@@ZaiexO no worries :)
Rather than a degree, do you recommend certificate programs in cybersecurity?
they can be useful, depends on the quality and other factors. Just make sure that you combine it with certifications and lab practices
I gotta say, im having a rough time in general. I recently got fired due to toxic management. Im a great worker but that doesn’t matter. I was going to use that job to fund my Comptia training and more certifications so i can at least get some sort of education of the field. But now im out of options. I live in Louisiana so getting a job here is tremendously ridiculous. I can’t even count how many applications i sent in to every field even remote jobs outside of my state. I signed up for linkedin and started being more communicative to at least get a chance. I don’t know what else to do at this point.
Sorry to hear that, I hope things improve soon. Your goal should be to keep applying to as many job as possible and hopefully land something. Take it one step at a time my friend
It takes forever!! You're not alone.
Can you get into this realistically without a degree? I see you said some companies will accept no degrees. Im 37 lookin to change careers. I’m really interested in getting into cybersecurity but I’d like to get into if I don’t have to go to college and get a degree.I’m pretty knowledgeable in basic it and I feel like if I can get courses and whatnot to really hone in the skill I would thrive in the field. ISA/QSA and soc analysist are all positions I’m specially interested in.
yes 100% you can, more and more companies now accept candidates without degrees, its harder but definitely possible. Start here:
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are u think the bootcamp only will be enough with some knowledge ?
I’m not familiar with bootcamp that you’re talking about. In general I’m not a fan of bootcamps, there are cheaper and faster ways to learn. Check this video out:
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