Is the Future of Cyber Security jobs at Risk? (Tech Layoffs Surge!!)
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01:05 Are tech layoffs real?? Or is it just another news hype? - you’d be surprised.
04:04 Who is getting laid off? Cyber security professionals or Programmers?
07:50 What is the future of cyber security jobs?
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US unemployment. What constitutes employment? Full time, part time or 1 hour per week? How many hours are being worked? At any rate, it’s low because inflation is very high there in the USA, atm.
I’ve always said the news is in the business of selling ad space. The more they keep you watching the more they can charge companies that want to advertise on their stations.
yep 100%
3:05 "Because we're human and life sucks" 😂😂😂😂 that got me early in the morning! Good joke
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There's always tech layoffs with big corporations. This is as predictable as the sun rising
Exactly, specially in the US.
pseudo-hiring aka getting hired for a project then getting laid off when it's done, this is by far the worst any professional can face in any field.
it was a bad judgement call. Unfortunately it happens…
In my case, my company decided to combine 3 departments into one department. Basically they laid off about 15 people across those 3 departments. I decided to volunteer to let go because I refuse to do the job of three departments for the same pay. Also there was favoritism specially the seniors so there was not point to stay.
sounds like a poorly run organisation! sorry to hear that
ironically, i was studying the google cybersecurity when this video notification showed. Thank you for the reassurance bro.
Keep up the good work 👏🏻
Same manh!😂🥴
@@muhammedsinan9361 It must've felt scary at first glance isn't? With all the tec layoffs 😒.
@@regulariousweedimaximus9495 it's virtually free. Its a good way to break in to cyber security as a first timer
I find it ironic, multi billion dollar businesses are getting breached and they are being picky with candidates
yep
Cause at the end of the day they don’t seem to care, and neither do the consumers
You've been a huge motivator of mine.
Just passed my Sec+, have my A+, Net+, VMware certs, just started my Google CyberSecurity Course to make sure my hands-on practice is up to par.
Been trying to ignore the sensationalism. I've figured it's a lot of lower level or less crucial staff getting hit on these layoffs.
You, and the fact that my peers have found some lateral help desk jobs quickly are keeping me motivated. 💪
Also, CDK's Cyber Attack being on all the headlines is telling right now.
well done! you did the right thing by keeping your head down are focusing on learning - that’s a winner’s mindset!
I see learning as follows:
1. Not knowing what you don't know (initial)
2. Know what you don't know
3. Practice what you know then back to 2
4. What you know had become second nature, back to 2 and 3. It's never ending 😄
The more I dive into the world of Cybersecurity, the more I realise how huge the domain is. I'm a highly visual person and often refer to Henry Jiang's Map of Cybersecurity Domain. I've started mind mapping and will continue to do so to fast track my learning.
thanks for sharing! this is the plan that I recommend:
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Thank you for the re-assurance. The video couldn't have dropped at better time than now!
Glad to help!
Been following you for a couple of months now and I have to say this video definitely needed to go out. Thanks for dropping this one.
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NSW state budget has cut Cyber Security NSW budget by a Huge amount, all the tempo contract roles are first to go.
Yeah I read about that!
That's gonna bite us in the future
Thank you sir Iwas searching this kind of stuff
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Thanks for the reassurance, man
Any time!
Thanks for this video coach!
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Oof that title ma friend you can't scare me like this during these times😂😂❤
it was necessary so I can put an end to the nonsense :)
Thanks for this video
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Great video and insight. Feeling excited for the future.
I’ll say that the people that get the industry certifications are just thinking they can land any role which obviously can’t happen as easily. Certifications are still good and recognized but not by itself; when paired with hands on skills and practical projects you mentioned it’s even better and the way to go get your foot in. Do both, not just Certs. Cheers 🥂
yep! I always used certs as a structured way to learn a subject as opposed to a piece of paper!
You are the best. Always motivating everyone ❤😊
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GOOD ADVICE. 😃👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
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Hey mate, i am international student here in Australia and the tech market is really bad here, where most of opening are targeting experienced people. as a fresh grad even with internship experience and certification is not enough. Honestly i am on the verge of giving up and thinking of switching my career away from tech. You are a good guy mate, learnt a lot of things from you yet it wasn't enough for me.
sorry to hear about your situation but I can’t give you advice more than what I provide in my videos because I have no idea what skills you have, how good your CV is, what ‘certs’ you have and what experience you have
the market is in australia but yes it can be difficult for international students
same, i am feeling mate!..
am an international student in America, hoping to get a job after I graduate, not sure if I'll be lucky enough to do so though
What certifications do u have ??
Great content 🔥
thank you 🙏🏻
As you said if we are serious about cybersecurity, put our efforts in continuous learning through practical knowledge- Future is bright! Your videos are always inspiring! Whenever I’m feeling down in my cybersecurity path I see your videos :) your work is much appreciated @UnixGuy
@@ishwaryanarayan1010 glad to hear that! thats why I continue to make videos :)
Hey unix guy been following you for a while I love your videos. At the moment I'm finishing up my google cyber security certification. When should i start applying to jobs?
Very informative. Brothers remember the media controls narratives that's why i do my research. I recently completed the Google A.I Essentials course. I highly recommend taking this course because you will need some type of A.I/M.L skills in the future in cybersecurity.
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@@UnixGuy Thanks for like and reply. I have a Question what do think of a dual-specialization in AI and cloud Security?
@@michaeldickerson98 you can combine both skills yes, follow this:
ua-cam.com/video/zFFMhpCLJi0/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuyI've watched this video you highlighted before and now I've completed the Google cybersecurity professional certification and currently working on the Microsoft cybersecurity Analyst professional certification and it's all coming together and making sense. Do all the projects you mentioned. Let's work.
Thank you for strengthening people’s motivation and helping them reach their dreams Unix❤Guy!
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Good video! Just subscribed. Can i assume you used to be a Unix professional before switching to Cyber?
correct :) Sun solaris to be specific!
As someone with a high salary in the industry, the mistake I see noobs making (exactly as I did when I was a noob) is they are not specializing. Even if the job posting says "Cybersecurity Engineer/Analyst" that is not really a job. That's like saying "Scientist". A chemist's job is different from a physicist's. You need to niche down and decide the cert and exp path at the beginning of your journey. And there are several niches that are far more sought after than others.
thanks for sharing! you can definitely make a case for specialising!
Of course it is right when I want to finally get into Cyber. Impossible for me to even get an interview. By the time I find a position, it has over 100 applicants already. But this video helps with confidence!
as explained in the video, it could just be the resume or lack of training or a combination of both - good luck!
I've been looking at doing the same. I was ready to go ahead with courses and certification, and now my six months of second guessing myself have returned.
@@angelalunsford2005 I’m not sure if you watched the video, but I wouldn’t base big decision on one comment. I have context if the above person has done any training at all
also any desirable job will have a lot of applicants. If one doesnt want any applicants to a job then there are a plethora of undesireabke jobs that no one applies to
Very informative video thanks, what about the grc future job market ?
GRC is going to continue to grow and even technical people will need GRC skills to
be able to communicate with the wider business!
watch this:
ua-cam.com/video/C6IgksBpMF4/v-deo.html
let's say they lay off a lot of cybersec and those poor people turns to the other road, to become an hacker, if they then start hacking more company, those company will need to re-employ those professionist again and the loop never end haha
haha damn thats a good point
Well guess I'm going back to welding.
If you watched the video you’d come up with a different conclusion. Good luck anywau
US Unemployment vs Labor Participation Rate?
Not sure the unemployment numbers are what most think they are.
What is the issue though? im confused
How do you see oscp? Should it be the 1st cert towards pentester or should I start with easy certs first but unfortunately certifications are extremely expensive specially if you are living in a country like pakistan where my whole BS degree costs less than 1000 usd
this is the video you’ll need to follow:
ua-cam.com/video/8K7iAJ9BNl0/v-deo.html
How would you recommend I network with people within the industry?
I’m a beginner and I don’t know anyone who works in the field.
One way would by going to conferences and meetups as explained in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy Legend. Thank you 👍🏼
Yes unemployment is down but look at the data. Most of the jobs being reported are underpaid and are part time jobs. There is a lack of higher paying jobs in the tech industry.
Thanks for sharing your views, however this doesnt reflect my experience in the industry. i havent really seen any part time jobs
Sir, please , i need some advice, I've been wanting to be a pentester for 3 years but it's highly technical , which I don't really mind but it's apparently the most job-scarce field in cybersecurity and i don't know what to do or if its even worth pursuing it
it can be a bit scarce and yes it is highly technical. you can study pentesting but also try to combine it with ‘generalist skills’ from this list:
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.htmlsi=-TixvS4ZVNF7f-4t
this way you can get work
Thanks UnixGuy a lot for sharing such invaluable information ,
landing cybersecurity Jobs is tiresome for me , Mostly they require Security and Background check, as beginner you are not allowed to do remotely , what can You say fix it ? Even though I have the required skill set?
Regards
Your goal should be to gain experience, so take a job even if its not remote
not sure why a background check is a problem?
@@UnixGuy Great Question Sir, There are no job opportunities here in Ethiopia, Africa. No local companies are hiring due to the economic crisis and war. Therefore, I am obligated to seek opportunities in global markets such as Europe, the UAE, Australia, or the USA. However, when I apply via portals, they often require security clearance and use location filters that state I must be a resident of the specific place where I am applying or have experience working in remote positions. How can one gain experience in the first place?
I have continuously learned a lot from your channel, doing all the projects you suggested, such as virtual internships with Forge and Qualys vulnerability management, as well as PCI DSS, step by step all other too. Following your invaluable guidance and suggestions.
However, when it comes to job applications, I am stuck. Nobody even provides me with the opportunity for an interview. It is frustrating, and I don't know how to deal with this situation.
Thanks for your precious time , Really Appreciated Sir!
simple analogy
price of gold increases, layoff increase.
i:e 1:1 ratio.
not sure its thar simple but thanks for sharing
Please I am looking at starting a Career in Cyber security but what courses do I have to learn to prepare me as a Starter????
you already found the right video and commented on it
How to get experience for a soc analyst job after graduation in bs cyber security.
everything is explained in my videos
This was helpful. Can you suggest me from i can learn cyber security properly.?
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more automation and outsourcing coming 😢
nah its always been there, since the 1990s, nothings new
Hi Unix guy, I started working as a network monitoring professional after my graduaion (in a MNC)... now i've done CompTIA security+ what should I do next, should I stay here and work for 1 - 2 years and polish cybersecurity skills alongside or should I leave
follow this plan (skip the google cert part)
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
The state of entry level jobs in India is really bad. No one wants to hire freshers, and even intern roles either want experienced candidates or want the candidate to have the knowledge of a 2-3 year experienced security Professional.
Ive almost given up on finding a job in security as a fresher. And I do actually have IT experience but not of Security.
Im not sure how to even break into security now. Im interested in GRC and those jobs are even more rare in India.
Can you pls advice how to break into GRC with no security experience?
Or can you pls make a video on how to get GRC experience without having a GRC job?
India is a massive market and i personally worked with a few big service providers in India - No, the market in india is fine and hundreds (if not thousands) get entry level jobs in India.
Yes, watch this:
ua-cam.com/video/C6IgksBpMF4/v-deo.htmlsi=KQBIvdnpppmgM5nl
and spend sometine watching videos in this channel
@@UnixGuy thanks for your advice. The fact that you actually respond with genuine advice is one of the reasons I like watching your videos.
@@user-pw1ep3rp7v best of luck! for what it’s worth, India is actualy a great place to be for IT :)
Hey, i am from India too and i want to continue my career in IT. I am currently an undergraduate in my last year. So, can we be in touch?
Bro can you please tell me how can a fresher gain experience or internships
Because every company is asking for experience for jobs
Can you please guide us for a fresher and please make a video on it
my entire channel is dedicated to this, browse my videos… start here/
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
Could you please share the names of a few Indian companies that you know hire freshers? In all my search across LinkedIn and other job portals, all the jobs I saw wanted atleast 1 - 2 Years of Security experience.
you will need to do a job search, there is no list of companies, go to each companies page on linkedin and look for jobs.
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Hey man do you feel AI will negatively affect employment in the cyber industry
I talked about it in detail in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/5sCrHjDMsiU/v-deo.html
This means that I will not regret choosing this specialty
regret is a very personal thing, no one can guarantee that you wont regret something!
I actually chose this major because I liked it, and I'm sure I won't regret it, but everyone rejects my studies for this major because it's not very popular.
awesome, as long as you like it , it doesnt matter what other people like. People will want you to do what they like!
we need to put a hold on h1b. and reduce h1b employees. only then will there be a balance.
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Do you have a career 1 on 1 help or a website/service that can help a lot of people like me who are confused or afraid
I don’t have capacity to do one on one mentorships, you’ll find most of the information that you need in my youtube videos (please watch them)
and if you still require further help then I have a one hour paid mentorship call (link in unixguy.com ) (this is a one off call not an ongoing mentorship) 🙂
it is highly priced because my scheduled is extremely busy
I've recently done my Bachelor's in Entrepreneurship. Now, I want to shift towards IT. I'm stuck between Cyber Security and Data Engineer. I'm more inclined towards cyber security but I have read that you can go to jail for cyber attacks if you didn't stopped them or something you did un-intentionally. Also, I'm from Pakistan and planning to move to Australia for furthur studies and build a new career. Can you please give some advice. I'm really confused.
This video is a good start:
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
@UnixGuy thanks, brother. I'll definitely look into it.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, im really passionate about cyber security and currently im building my foundations in cyber security role, did the degree matters to get land in cyber security jobs?
your business degree is sufficient you dont need more degrees! follow this:
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy Thanks man, really you are doing great!!!
Wow cool, i feel so great spending 2 years and lots of money on my masters in cyber security
Not sure if sarcasm but for the record I never recommend masters degrees in cyber security. Good luck with your journey…
jobs in IT are dead. after 20 years in the industry, i left for a 2 year break for mental health. i have applied to over 600 jobs in the last two years and have heard back from ZERO of them. moreover, before google stopped showing # of applicants per job, the total number for each job was over 5k. now google only reports 100+ applicants. so... if you see that, you know it's a dead job not even worth your time
Sorry to hear about your experience that must be challenging!
Unfortunately I can’t provide much input because I dont know much about your experience, location, how good your resume is, your qualificarions, etc
They need to make up their minds. Either there's no jobs or there's a shortage. There's only a shortage when they want to charge u for school. Once u finish school with all ur debt and degrees then there's no jobs.
I believe there is a shortage of people with actual skills relevant to the job
Really?? I literally almost gave up haha! I was the FIRST person to get laid off as an Advisory in Cyber. Well, that is good I still have a chance. Can I still get something with a google cert? Do you think I may have to move out of Southern California for a job? I feel like cyber seek is lying to me 😂
ohh sorry to hear that! Looks like you already have some cyber experience then?
As mentioned in my previous video the google cert is a start, it’ll depend on your experience!
Not sure about southern california, where u located at?
@@UnixGuy yes but not enough I feel like to companies which is why I still can’t get an entry-level or shall I say I am not that good at the field. I am in Riverside, CA in SoCal. I wish I could get something with the google cert or once I finish it!
@@DeematheFashionDesigner honestly you never know, don’t reject yourself right away. Follow the previous video which says each time u finish a cert , apply but continue to learn and grow , you can make it happen in a few months :)
the area you’re in and the markets you’re in a much larger than the Australian market where I’m at, im sure you’ll manage
@@UnixGuy I will update you if anything changes! I will be working on the google cert and following your plan! Thank you for everything 🙏
@@DeematheFashionDesigner pleasure
Means Programmers are losing their jobs? And we should not presue it as a carrer?
You will benefit from watching the video properly… I never said that…
Curious your opinion. I was studying for my comptia sec+ cert before i found your channel and already have a date scheduled for the test. Do you think its worth trying to get a refund and going for the google cert instead?
No keep it! it’s worth doing :)
@@UnixGuy ty for the reply
12 jobs isn't that much
No idea what you’re talking about
I don't know but I'm presently working as BIM Engineer having AutoCAD Revit Navisworks ETABS SAFE Staad Pro Tekla Primavera P6 softwares skills. Soon I will become Construction Project Manager.
But in my life I wanted to become Software Engineer but unfortunately my father throw me Diploma so I get admitted in Civil Engineering past . So I'm regretting that joinband Making career in Civil Engineering is my mistake.
Even though having knowledge in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Aptitude, Reasoning and Verbality, Logical Thinking, General knowledge but I'm unhappy in my life . I wish God atleast give me freedom call me to farewell from this World 🌍
Looks like you have a good job and you even have a father who paid for your education. You have more luck and more resources than 99% of humans on earth
if you’re not happy then there is no stopping you from learning and making your dreams come true
Do you mean that we should apply in small companies as fresher in cyber security*.?
that’s not the message of the video no…
@@UnixGuy yes i know that..but i am just asking you that at initial stages to which companies being a fresher should i target *?.. and if you have made any videos specifically on applying the jobs for freshers then PLEASE🙏, share the link there.
my previous video….you should apply to everything
@@UnixGuy thanks brother..and sorry i forgot your name.. please tell your name*.. i am bhav from india, but doing masters in U.K as i have already informed you ☺️
Mr UnixGuy the Microsoft stole something from me:when i was talking with my brother about to put a file in security windows .Next day my idea was in Windows security and running in task manager.
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opps 🥲
@@UnixGuy they stole my solution man😭
@@UnixGuy I have a question:Is etichael hacker demand today?
What is rhe future of cyber security jobs in INDIA
exactly as mentioned in the video
ccna n ccna sec are still got certs to have...u use these in industry
you should get them if you strongly believe that
tech layoffs cover mgmt, developers, support..... AI will hit security jobs later....
I talked about AI in depth in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/5sCrHjDMsiU/v-deo.html
Always posting new jobs and always hiring are not the same
They are always hiring
Do you think cyber security is at risk?
I just crossed from being a data. Scientist to cybersecurity
Have you considered watching the video 😆 that’s literaly about that…
@@UnixGuy 😂😂
IT isn't the TECH industry. IT is typically folded into TECH, but it is a department in literally any industry.
yes
FIRST
Are you the working professional or not! @unixguy 👋
I dont understand your comment
@@UnixGuy I mean at present or you a working professional or doing a part time business in the youtube .Just asking ?👍
Thanks for this video! Needed it a lot 🥹
Glad it was helpful!