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Thank you for this. I hope that whenever I become an established cyber security/IT professional, I'll pass on the knowledge I learned and the things I went through to someone else. Having a mentor is absolutely crucial and what youre doing is definitely going to change some lives and motivate those that don't have the resources from a mentor. Appreciate you, bro.
Thank you so much for your guidance, very appreciated! I have a master's degree in Mathematics and for all those years I thought I would not have a chance to get into cybersecurity without going back to university for several years to actually study CS. I have just signed up for the free (ISC)2 course and will do everything you recommend in your videos. So very excited!
so happy to hear that! your masters in mathematics is MORE than enough as far as degrees go, all you need now is to build those skills and knowledge, keep me posted with your progress 👏🏻
i seriously appreciate you man. I almost got pushed into the route u advise agasint aka getting ccna and other stuff like that. U have actually sped up my process 10 fold and am now already applying to internships and jobs(im in University)
@@UnixGuy i wanted to ask if that is ok. I am confident in my skills, but i think it is time for me to get a certificate. Which certificate is best for price + hands on lab learning + and recognizabilty. for ex ejpt or like a sec+?
@@trippleCS the ones I recommended are a mix of hands on and theory, you’ll need all of them. You have to start somewhere, either eJPT or sec+ are a good start
Appreciate you spending the time and effort to help us sir! I have an associate in electro-mechanical engineering but I am considering switching to IT. I have zero knowledge or experience in the tech field and computers ( I only know how to use a computer to get my homework done for college or paying my bills 😅)and I don’t see myself starting a new degree at college since I am taking care of my family. So I want to do it on my own by earning certs. Do you recommend ISC2 CC or Comptia a+ for someone like me to get his foot in the door? I want to get any entry level job that eventually leads me to cybersecurity! Thank you again and much appreciated!
Thank you so much, from someone who is 25 (about to be 26) and trying to switch from an entire different field of work. i feel like this video really did touch things and give me an idea for my first stepping stones into this career im greatly interested in. i hope this video is as helpful for others as it was me
@@UnixGuy dont mind the rude comments brother. at least you're doing/attempting to help others. if the people who beg to differ sbout you advice why dont they create a channel and give their thoughts.. ill let you know in maybe a year from now where i stand by taking your advice
Just finishing the Good Cyber Cert its been great, think I'll head to the eJPT next! Thanks for the advice. Looking to head into Cyber cert in the next 3-6 months. Working as much as possible to learn the basics so I can jump in. This channels been a great help.
Thanks for this informative video. You just saved me from losing my mind. I have been all over UA-cam trying to find a video on how to start this journey, and the more I searched, the more confused I became, then I found you. You just gave my confidence a boost. I have subscribed to your channel because you saved me 😊. Thank you very much
so happy to hear that, this is the reason why I make videos because I was as confused as you were at some point! Can’t wait to hear about your journey as you progress 👏🏻👏🏻
I agree with you, except the OSCP part. Yes for newbies its really hard. But it's entry pentesting cert still. It does not mean its entry level IT cert by no means! For some folks like me (sysadmin and devops background) it can be the shortest path to pentest interview. Intentionally saying interview and not job cos this will (HR recognition of this cert), get your foot in the door. I got my pentesting interview only cos having that cert. It's difficult, but highly valued. Now im in for OSEP (which suddenly feels kinda easy after all experience from real job except it still has a bit if CTF parts in it.) I saw your other videos tho and can relate to lot of opinions so you definetly have a new sub here! Keep up this great work getting people into cybersec! We need every passionate soul get into the industry!
I always watch your videos, even though I don't always agree with your opinion - which I think makes the best combination for progress. One thing I think you should mention on your videos is that things might be different for other persons or circumstances. For example, me - CCNA put me on my superiors radars for the Information Security Officer role, and now I was put in training for the position. Also, doing the Sec+ is a breeze because I really worked my but for the CCNA and everything seems more familiar now. Do I think it's mandatory for everybody to take CCNA? Absolutely not! But boy, I found it more than useful and at least for me, it was both the key for success and a massive boost in confidence as I had a very serious imposter syndrome before taking it, as I've switched careers at 34 years old. All the best!
hey Lucian, so happy for you and your progress! Having different opinions is a sign that we can think without letting emotion get in the way, which is a sign of maturity at your end! Yes CCNA can absolutely help, we have to put in the effort anyway, whether we learn the topics through ccna or directly through sec+ or even perhaps eJPT, learning is learning, I just try to offer alternative faster paths - that’s all. The paths that I recommend are not the only paths I’m very happy for you with your progress, changing a career is difficult but you did it! well done and it’s time to celebrate my friend! Can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish in 2023 👏🏻
I want to say thank you for what you are doing on this channel. I have been following you for a while now and you are doing a wonderful job. Thanks to you I just obtained my first certification (ISC2 CC). This has given me a great push to take another cert. I just came back to this video to see what I have to take next. I wanted to go for the eccouncil CCT but you recommend EJPT. I will probably go for it. Thanks again.
so glad you’re doing eJPT instead of Ec council, you will learn a LOT more and grow a lot and save time and money. Good luck my friend and please keep me posted with your progress
Hi!! How long did it take you to finish ISC2? I'm just a bit nervous and anxious since I also want to obtain it as my first certification as well. Thank you!
if you wanna do pentesting, then follow this roadmap: FASTEST way to become an Ethical Hacker and ACTUALLY get a job - UPDATED (2024) ua-cam.com/video/8K7iAJ9BNl0/v-deo.html
Hey UnixGuy, I've been following you for a year now, and last november I enrolled in an Associate Degree in Cybersec. I hope to get my Sec+ in the next 6 months and maybe something else in the next year, idk. Here in Italy employers don't ask many certs, just knowledge of certain stuff, but I'm hoping the Certs will give me a higher starting salary. Thanks so much for all the info and clarity which you share . All best,
hey mate, best thing to do is to do some practical certifications and projects after security+, like the ones I recommend in this video: ua-cam.com/video/LFlsDm8w36A/v-deo.htmlsi=sj8B55P86ywkZYXZ
Awesome video! These are all solid certs that the industry really respects. But IMO, it’d be perfect to add some more practical and hands-on ones like CCD by CyberDefenders and CDSA, etc. Just my 2 cents.
As someone currently going through CCD, I have to say it's super fun but also very challenging. Some labs take forever to complete, but in a good way, to be honest.
Thank you for sharing this information, I took a major in business administration and actually finished it but I think the career path is already over saturated. I'm thinking of moving to cybersecurity, it's a big positive for me also since I love dealing with tech and computer related stuffs and it's still new in my country relatively speaking.
I've been in IT as a Systems and Network Admin for about 12 years, and want to make the transition into cybersecurity. I'll be re-certing my SEC+ at the end of the month, and already have study materials for pentesting certs and CySA+ ready to go for when I complete the SEC+... I've been debating which route I should take first, CySA+ or Pentest. Thank you for settling my internal debate!
thank you so much for the in depth info.. im totally new and wanting to change paths... this is priceless... and very much appreciate you sharing with this newb... new sub.
I got the Security+ first, then my military job paid for me to get CEH. When I got out I realized I let the CEH expire. It was a terrible PenTest exam in my opinion, not only was it subpar basic, and even the grammar was trash. I am interested in eJPT now.
yep thats why I never recommend CEH. I recommend you follow this Pentesting specific path if you want to focus on thar: ua-cam.com/video/OR8G_Vi5B1U/v-deo.html
First of all thank you for information that you provide for us. I really appreciate your efforts, time and help. I ll ask you something that which it is related to your talk, I have no problem with understanding you, but you talk very quick, I mean without paphos and break which it makes me a bit nervous, please consider this in your upcoming videos, I am your subscriber and follower, look forward to hearing from you much more about. Thanks again
thanks for your feedback Nijat. For youtube videos, you can click on ‘settings’ then ‘playback speed’ , then you can select 0.75 or 0.5, this will make the video a lot slower On my recent videos, I started adding subtitles so you can pause and rewind, please let me know if this helps :)
🇵🇭 Just as a heads up for fellow Filipino takers of the (ISC2) CC. I finished the course in a week. However, there is no online testing facility. They scrapped it due to "unsatisfactory results" that could somewhat tarnish their image. I finished the course, but did not take the exam because of geographical considerations - have to go to capital region (40 km away) to take the test at night (6 pm to 8 pm). Travelling to the capital region is not so good for me as I live in the provinces. Oh well. "Sayang" as we say.
A bit of nuance maybe: Initially, I saw that ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity charges $600+ as of January 21, 2023. But then I looked again. If I apply to be an ISC2 Candidate, it becomes free.
Yes, I’m planning my schedule this morning. I’m attending WGU cybersec, currently I’m preparing for my ITOL cert ;which im unfamiliar with but still hoping for the best. @@UnixGuy
You said that when you do the fundamental certificate, we should do penetration certificate, so does the Penetration Certificate + CISSP complement each other? I ask these questions to draft a sort of a road map so when I'm asked what I'm doing I'm able to give a solid answer and for clarity sake.
pentest certs to give you a practical understanding of the attacks that you protect against. CISSP is a management certificate aimed at someone with 5 years experience in the field
great guide thank you,I wanted to ask you if you suggest It google support with coursera or Comptia network + ,before starting with security certification?
Great videos brother! I just discovered you and your videos a few days ago. I'm so glad I did. I got my CCNA last year and am almost finished with the Google Cybersecurity training and Security+, which I should get in a couple of weeks. Then I will finish the CCNP, which I have also been studying for since I got the CCNA. I was then thinking about pursuing the OSCP straight away. Should I get a pentest cert before doing OSCP? I heard OSCP is hard. Or you think I would be ready to tackle it right away after getting the Google CS and Sec+? How do CySA+ and eJPT compare to OSCP as far as being marketable?
Okay, thanks! Also, what do you think about learning data science and data analytics? There are a couple IBM courses on Coursera, and they claim data scientists and analysts earn six figures. Is it really true? Or a bunch of hype? Thanks sir!@@UnixGuy
@@a_random_guy2671 I’m able to verify the quality of CySA and it’s actually challenging. Like said the blue team lvl1 could be, I just haven’t been able to verify. You have a few options
never heard of it! No need to do those certs, I have roadmap videos for each specialisation with cert recommendations: ua-cam.com/play/PLdI5VHN89i7XgaT-dWsthpAKOmjAF3gCR.html&si=-xI0tLTK7ZjCKA_c
Hey, do you recommend doing both the ISC2 CC & Sec+ before jumping into pen test certs? or would the ISC2 CC suffice? Knowledge and career growth are my two primary goals.
hey, this is an older video that you’re commenting on. All of those sets are good and valid however I have updated my recommendations. Please check them out in this more recent video: ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
Hey there, great video! I am a CCNA and am doing quite well for myself. However, im also interested in cybersecurity. Where do u suggest i start from? Thanks!
Thank you very much for your affort that you provide it here in your channel That’s very helpful for us. But I wanna ask about this roadmap because I wanna learn ethical hacking. A+ CCNA MCSA RHCSA NSE4 EJPT OSCP
What do hiring managers think about candidates who have all of their certs obtained within the last couple of years as opposed to spread out over time?
Glad it was helpful! they can be finished in 12 to 24 months depending on how fast you go and what other life commitment you have. Some people learn fast others take longer
Can't thank you enough for your response, I am from a non-technical field and didn't finish my university due to some reason, but all I want to know doing all these certificates can help me land a good role. Thanks again
@@summanzahid4351 my pleasure Summan! check this video out as it will explain to you what it takes to land a job as someone new to the field: ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
@@rordanstanton7431 I don’t recommend going by ‘search keywords’ alone. You could also just filter by a skill like ‘SQL Injection’ for example. I’m not saying Pentest+ is bad, I’m saying you’re better off learning the skill of pentesting through hands-on practice as opposed to memorising multiple choice question-style :)
best way to start, if you’re not sure just do beginner certifications and skill up, you can always change specialisation later. ChatGPT is great and it’s just the beginning, something to keep an eye on
@@UnixGuy thanks a million for your feedback. Will watch more of your videos and decide today and jump in head first :) appreciate your honesty and humility this channel is refreshing with no hype BS.
Nice video, do you have a video about the which are the main path of Cyber Security? Im interested in this field but not sure which path to follow. What are the requit ment salaries etc. Thanks🤟
I recently past my CySA+ but I’m going back to doing Security+. After that I want to do PenTest+. But going by what you said should I do eJPT before PenTest+?
I don’t see a point in doing security+ after CySA+. I also don’t recommend Pentest+ at all, no point in doing multiple choice exams for pentesting, do the certs I recommended above. If you want to learn more pentesting, follow this plan: ua-cam.com/video/OR8G_Vi5B1U/v-deo.html
Hi UnixGuy, I'm excited to share that I passed the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity exam today! I'm now looking to pursue the eJPT certification. However, I haven't started my Certificate IV in Cybersecurity at TAFE yet, as the course is not accepting applications at this time. My question is whether I can start applying for cybersecurity jobs now, even without the Certificate IV, or if I need to complete at least the Certificate IV or bachelor before being considered for a job in the field? Thank you for your help.
congrats that’s soo coool!!! yes absoluteky you can start applying, it’ll br hard but you can do it! please join our discord, we have an aussie crew and we help each other
I have little familiar with the cyber security, I have done most vulnerabilities of portswigger labs. which cert should I do CEH or eJPT or Compitia+ ?
Hi Celinis, Whilst I’m not a fan of bootcamps in general, yes it might work. A lot goes into getting a job that goes beyond a degree/bootcamp, I explain it all in this video: ua-cam.com/video/GPmVphOqSGY/v-deo.html
Is ISC2 and CySA+ a good combo for entry level positions? What's the best combo for 1.5 months worth of studying? I wish I could commit more time but my life circumstance is limiting me and I am in a bit of a crisis. Need to pivot careers ASAP.
career change can’t be rushed, you need to give yourself time to absorb all the information. This is the fastest plan that I have: ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy Okay Thank you. Do you think employers will still hire if candidate is in the process of getting the certifications during the 6-month plan?"
not sure I’ve heard of ‘skilldive’ . Everything is on INE website, follow the links in the description box and read up the pre-requisites on INE’s website (you dont need anything external)
@@UnixGuy Yeah so they have the general courses, but now they also have something called skilldive on there, and I am not sure if I need it to be able to pass
Hi and thank you for the amazing videos. I am 48 and I am starting the last months CCNA to generally learn about networking and then go to cyber security. I know it can be a stressful field, but is there a position I should be aiming with not so much stress and also being a realistic goal for starters? I plan to quit my job and go full study for two years in a private institution as well. I know I’m probably a bit too old to do this, but I hope I can make it.
Hey Ellias, your age is an asset, people with maturity are valued! It’s not always super stressful, it really depends on what you get as a beginner and also how the company operates (some companies are more stressful than others) I curated a playlist of videos where I talked about every cyber specialisation, I highly recommend you watch the videos there and take notes as it will help your decision greatly: ua-cam.com/play/PLdI5VHN89i7XgaT-dWsthpAKOmjAF3gCR.html
Same here Elias, been working in restaurant business for 25 years, I’ll be 47 next month, starting community college in the fall, hopefully get into IT , with a concentration in cyber security. Good luck amigo 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi, thank you for all the work you put in to help other people. After watching all your videos about starting a carrer in cyber security I have one question. Would you now recommend a beginner to start with the Google certificate, MS certificate or the ISC2?
you need to stat learning, start with some training then build on top of it by doing more courses and projects. This is how we all start. start here: ua-cam.com/video/C6IgksBpMF4/v-deo.html then watch the rest of my videos to learn more about the process
Hey love your videos.. what's your opinion regarding joining bs in cybersecurity...in addition to that what all extra course or certification should i pursue?
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What about CEH V12
Thank you for this. I hope that whenever I become an established cyber security/IT professional, I'll pass on the knowledge I learned and the things I went through to someone else. Having a mentor is absolutely crucial and what youre doing is definitely going to change some lives and motivate those that don't have the resources from a mentor. Appreciate you, bro.
thanks for your kind words mate, we need more people like you in the field. Keep up the good work and keep posted with your progress 👏🏻👏🏻
thank you sir, it's great to have amzing mentors like you
thanks for kind words and support Vignesh
@@UnixGuy How was your weekend sir? How long is it going to take going through all this certification sir?
@@babadee11 hey Dele, everyone is different, some people learn quickly others take a longer time
@@UnixGuy for someone like that does not have any IT expirience
@@babadee11 same answer, it’ll take longer. Follow this plan:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Thanks, you saved me a good amount of time, I have been looking for those answers for 1 year now.
my pleasure 👏🏻 good luck
Thank you so much for your guidance, very appreciated! I have a master's degree in Mathematics and for all those years I thought I would not have a chance to get into cybersecurity without going back to university for several years to actually study CS. I have just signed up for the free (ISC)2 course and will do everything you recommend in your videos. So very excited!
so happy to hear that! your masters in mathematics is MORE than enough as far as degrees go, all you need now is to build those skills and knowledge, keep me posted with your progress 👏🏻
hows the progress coming along? curious to know if you get closer to getting into cyber security..
i seriously appreciate you man. I almost got pushed into the route u advise agasint aka getting ccna and other stuff like that. U have actually sped up my process 10 fold and am now already applying to internships and jobs(im in University)
so happy to hear that! All the best adam
@@UnixGuy i wanted to ask if that is ok. I am confident in my skills, but i think it is time for me to get a certificate. Which certificate is best for price + hands on lab learning + and recognizabilty. for ex ejpt or like a sec+?
@@trippleCS the ones I recommended are a mix of hands on and theory, you’ll need all of them. You have to start somewhere, either eJPT or sec+ are a good start
Thank you! I got dizzy watching vids here and there..straight to the point and informative!!
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Appreciate you spending the time and effort to help us sir! I have an associate in electro-mechanical engineering but I am considering switching to IT. I have zero knowledge or experience in the tech field and computers ( I only know how to use a computer to get my homework done for college or paying my bills 😅)and I don’t see myself starting a new degree at college since I am taking care of my family. So I want to do it on my own by earning certs. Do you recommend ISC2 CC or Comptia a+ for someone like me to get his foot in the door? I want to get any entry level job that eventually leads me to cybersecurity! Thank you again and much appreciated!
Love your channel sir, I’m currently getting my BS in cybersecurity and I’m loving it so far.
thanks Justin, good luck with your degree!
I just enrolled for the ISC2 certification. Thank you UnixGuy!
good luck jovanny! that’s exciting 👏🏻
Thank you so much, from someone who is 25 (about to be 26) and trying to switch from an entire different field of work. i feel like this video really did touch things and give me an idea for my first stepping stones into this career im greatly interested in. i hope this video is as helpful for others as it was me
Glad it helped Miklo, wishing you the best 🤞🏻
@@UnixGuy dont mind the rude comments brother. at least you're doing/attempting to help others.
if the people who beg to differ sbout you advice why dont they create a channel and give their thoughts.. ill let you know in maybe a year from now where i stand by taking your advice
@@miklofrombor938 looking forward to hearing about your progress!
Hi Miklo I’m in the same situation as you what route did you take ?
Just finishing the Good Cyber Cert its been great, think I'll head to the eJPT next! Thanks for the advice. Looking to head into Cyber cert in the next 3-6 months. Working as much as possible to learn the basics so I can jump in. This channels been a great help.
well done 👏🏻
Thank you my man. This was gold.
thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks alot for this type of content, for a beginner it’s a very big plunge into this field and a bit unnerving
I totally understand mate, I was in your position not too long ago!
Thanks for this informative video. You just saved me from losing my mind. I have been all over UA-cam trying to find a video on how to start this journey, and the more I searched, the more confused I became, then I found you. You just gave my confidence a boost. I have subscribed to your channel because you saved me 😊. Thank you very much
so happy to hear that, this is the reason why I make videos because I was as confused as you were at some point!
Can’t wait to hear about your journey as you progress 👏🏻👏🏻
did you get your first cybersecurity position?
I have been struggling with all the path options for awhile. What you are saying makes sense. I am going to look into it.
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I agree with you, except the OSCP part. Yes for newbies its really hard. But it's entry pentesting cert still. It does not mean its entry level IT cert by no means! For some folks like me (sysadmin and devops background) it can be the shortest path to pentest interview. Intentionally saying interview and not job cos this will (HR recognition of this cert), get your foot in the door.
I got my pentesting interview only cos having that cert. It's difficult, but highly valued. Now im in for OSEP (which suddenly feels kinda easy after all experience from real job except it still has a bit if CTF parts in it.)
I saw your other videos tho and can relate to lot of opinions so you definetly have a new sub here!
Keep up this great work getting people into cybersec! We need every passionate soul get into the industry!
yeah it’s not an advanced pentest cert but it’s hard and frustrating, at least there are more options now
@@UnixGuy if you give up...
I always watch your videos, even though I don't always agree with your opinion - which I think makes the best combination for progress. One thing I think you should mention on your videos is that things might be different for other persons or circumstances. For example, me - CCNA put me on my superiors radars for the Information Security Officer role, and now I was put in training for the position. Also, doing the Sec+ is a breeze because I really worked my but for the CCNA and everything seems more familiar now. Do I think it's mandatory for everybody to take CCNA? Absolutely not! But boy, I found it more than useful and at least for me, it was both the key for success and a massive boost in confidence as I had a very serious imposter syndrome before taking it, as I've switched careers at 34 years old. All the best!
hey Lucian, so happy for you and your progress!
Having different opinions is a sign that we can think without letting emotion get in the way, which is a sign of maturity at your end!
Yes CCNA can absolutely help, we have to put in the effort anyway, whether we learn the topics through ccna or directly through sec+ or even perhaps eJPT, learning is learning, I just try to offer alternative faster paths - that’s all. The paths that I recommend are not the only paths
I’m very happy for you with your progress, changing a career is difficult but you did it! well done and it’s time to celebrate my friend!
Can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish in 2023 👏🏻
CCNA is still important for DoD jobs
I’m switching careers now which course is best for security analyst??!!!
@@KingdomLife05
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Thank you a Lot ... my path is clear now! thanks once again bro, really appreciate.
this is an old video, i recommend you follow this newer version:
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
I want to say thank you for what you are doing on this channel. I have been following you for a while now and you are doing a wonderful job. Thanks to you I just obtained my first certification (ISC2 CC). This has given me a great push to take another cert.
I just came back to this video to see what I have to take next. I wanted to go for the eccouncil CCT but you recommend EJPT. I will probably go for it.
Thanks again.
so glad you’re doing eJPT instead of Ec council, you will learn a LOT more and grow a lot and save time and money. Good luck my friend and please keep me posted with your progress
@@UnixGuy Thank you. I definitely will.
@@gitcotech 👏🏻
Hi!! How long did it take you to finish ISC2? I'm just a bit nervous and anxious since I also want to obtain it as my first certification as well. Thank you!
Bro you are the best, I just stumbled to your channel. Thank you man
grateful you’re here 🙏🏻
Wow your channel is blowin up tht is so good to see. I like that you always reply to comments whether they be good or bad. Keep it up
Things are definitely improving and I’m glad the message is reaching more people, happy to help
Thank you for valuable information. I met a guy few days back and he told me to start with Pen Test.
if you wanna do pentesting, then follow this roadmap:
FASTEST way to become an Ethical Hacker and ACTUALLY get a job - UPDATED (2024)
ua-cam.com/video/8K7iAJ9BNl0/v-deo.html
Hey UnixGuy, I've been following you for a year now, and last november I enrolled in an Associate Degree in Cybersec. I hope to get my Sec+ in the next 6 months and maybe something else in the next year, idk. Here in Italy employers don't ask many certs, just knowledge of certain stuff, but I'm hoping the Certs will give me a higher starting salary.
Thanks so much for all the info and clarity which you share . All best,
hey mate, best thing to do is to do some practical certifications and projects after security+, like the ones I recommend in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/LFlsDm8w36A/v-deo.htmlsi=sj8B55P86ywkZYXZ
Finally a video with all the info I was looking for. Thanks for sharing 💯
glad it helped Jay 🙏🏻
Awesome video! These are all solid certs that the industry really respects. But IMO, it’d be perfect to add some more practical and hands-on ones like CCD by CyberDefenders and CDSA, etc. Just my 2 cents.
I agree, this is older video that pre-dates those certs! Here’s the updated version:
ua-cam.com/video/wLgkX6F3ZDA/v-deo.html
As someone currently going through CCD, I have to say it's super fun but also very challenging. Some labs take forever to complete, but in a good way, to be honest.
Thank you for sharing this information, I took a major in business administration and actually finished it but I think the career path is already over saturated. I'm thinking of moving to cybersecurity, it's a big positive for me also since I love dealing with tech and computer related stuffs and it's still new in my country relatively speaking.
good luck mate! I highly recommend you start here:
ua-cam.com/video/DRJic8vCodE/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy thanks man! I'm actually really excited to dive into this new territory.
This was helpful.
Unfortunately, I’m doing CEH because I’m in a program. But I will definitely go for the eJPT next!
hey Saul, that’s ok, plenty of time to do eJPT once you finish CEH, enjoy it 🎉
i just want to say thank you a lot sir , this video is helping me a lot
you’re very welcome Lucie, so happy I’m able to help!
Thank you, this video has been very helpful!
glad you found it helpful Nasrina 🙏🏻
Truly appreciated my brother 🙏❤
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Great content and thank you for your direct insights, you are really helping people in today’s world facing recession
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Thank you so much for all your videos 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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ISC 2 or Google Cyber Security for first certificate; Great job go on!!!
thanks! this is older video, here’s an updated version:
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Love your content! Thank you!!!
thanks!
Fantastic video. Thank you friend.
you welcome mate :)
I've been in IT as a Systems and Network Admin for about 12 years, and want to make the transition into cybersecurity. I'll be re-certing my SEC+ at the end of the month, and already have study materials for pentesting certs and CySA+ ready to go for when I complete the SEC+... I've been debating which route I should take first, CySA+ or Pentest.
Thank you for settling my internal debate!
welcome! this is an older video and a lot has changed since then! here’s an updated version:
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thank you so much for the in depth info.. im totally new and wanting to change paths... this is priceless... and very much appreciate you sharing with this newb... new sub.
glad you’re here 🙏🏻
thank you so much, really appreciate the tips ❤
You're so welcome!
In 10 min I’m jumping on my Google Cybersecurity professional learning course 🎉
You left a comment the other day saying you already started it, what happened?
I got the Security+ first, then my military job paid for me to get CEH. When I got out I realized I let the CEH expire. It was a terrible PenTest exam in my opinion, not only was it subpar basic, and even the grammar was trash. I am interested in eJPT now.
yep thats why I never recommend CEH. I recommend you follow this Pentesting specific path if you want to focus on thar:
ua-cam.com/video/OR8G_Vi5B1U/v-deo.html
First of all thank you for information that you provide for us. I really appreciate your efforts, time and help.
I ll ask you something that which it is related to your talk, I have no problem with understanding you, but you talk very quick, I mean without paphos and break which it makes me a bit nervous, please consider this in your upcoming videos, I am your subscriber and follower, look forward to hearing from you much more about. Thanks again
thanks for your feedback Nijat. For youtube videos, you can click on ‘settings’ then ‘playback speed’ , then you can select 0.75 or 0.5, this will make the video a lot slower
On my recent videos, I started adding subtitles so you can pause and rewind, please let me know if this helps :)
I passed my CC 2 days ago, now I am looking for another certification to focus on! Thanks @UnixGuy!
good luck 👏🏻
Thank you so much. You're doing a good job. Thanks again
thanks Ibrahim, I appreciate your support
You are amazing.Thank you mentor
you’ve very welcome Valerie 🫡
Thanks UnixGuy I have a big respect for you sir. Your content is really helpful and you answered few question roaming in my mind.
thanks for your kind word Guleid, Im glad the videos are helping :)
I almost went for ccna but thanks for the advice now I know wat to do...
glad to hear, good luck Tebey!
🇵🇭 Just as a heads up for fellow Filipino takers of the (ISC2) CC. I finished the course in a week. However, there is no online testing facility. They scrapped it due to "unsatisfactory results" that could somewhat tarnish their image. I finished the course, but did not take the exam because of geographical considerations - have to go to capital region (40 km away) to take the test at night (6 pm to 8 pm). Travelling to the capital region is not so good for me as I live in the provinces. Oh well. "Sayang" as we say.
thats a shame! how did u find the quality of the training?
@@UnixGuy Very high. Very engaging. Mixed with quiz and flashcards. Emphasis on ethics and procedures in the workplace.
@@dannybuntu thats awesome!!
howd it go, dude? any updates?
any update?. did you pass the exam?
I plan on getting my bachelor's from Sans. I'm studying for network+ now at my community college.
good luck!
A bit of nuance maybe:
Initially, I saw that ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity charges $600+ as of January 21, 2023. But then I looked again. If I apply to be an ISC2 Candidate, it becomes free.
yep! Go do it and let me know if you enjoy it, I heard great things about it
Thank yoy so much for these videos
my absolute pleasure 🙏🏻
Thank you for the ISC knowledge
no worries at all, are you going to do the CC ?
Yes, I’m planning my schedule this morning. I’m attending WGU cybersec, currently I’m preparing for my ITOL cert ;which im unfamiliar with but still hoping for the best. @@UnixGuy
@@sucoh2988 good luck my friend. WGU is fantastic
Thank you! Would you now put the Google one on this list ?
I made this video before the google cert was released! This is an updated roadmap:
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Pure gold
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Great information TY 💯
thanks mate
Thank you very much!
you’re very welcome Clarence :)
thanks for all
Most welcome
You said that when you do the fundamental certificate, we should do penetration certificate, so does the Penetration Certificate + CISSP complement each other? I ask these questions to draft a sort of a road map so when I'm asked what I'm doing I'm able to give a solid answer and for clarity sake.
pentest certs to give you a practical understanding of the attacks that you protect against. CISSP is a management certificate aimed at someone with 5 years experience in the field
Thank you 🔥
no worries! This is an older video. Here is an updated version:
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great guide thank you,I wanted to ask you if you suggest It google support with coursera or Comptia network + ,before starting with security certification?
those are fine certificates but you don’t need to do them before the ones I recommended
Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤
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Great videos brother! I just discovered you and your videos a few days ago. I'm so glad I did. I got my CCNA last year and am almost finished with the Google Cybersecurity training and Security+, which I should get in a couple of weeks. Then I will finish the CCNP, which I have also been studying for since I got the CCNA. I was then thinking about pursuing the OSCP straight away. Should I get a pentest cert before doing OSCP? I heard OSCP is hard. Or you think I would be ready to tackle it right away after getting the Google CS and Sec+? How do CySA+ and eJPT compare to OSCP as far as being marketable?
If you want to be a pentester skip the CCNP a d follow this roadmap instead:
ua-cam.com/video/8K7iAJ9BNl0/v-deo.html
Okay, thanks! Also, what do you think about learning data science and data analytics? There are a couple IBM courses on Coursera, and they claim data scientists and analysts earn six figures. Is it really true? Or a bunch of hype? Thanks sir!@@UnixGuy
Do you know about the blue team level 1 cert?
I think it's a better option than the CySA+
I heard about it but I have no experience with it, I wouldn’t say better, just another alternative to learn the same topics
@@a_random_guy2671 I’m able to verify the quality of CySA and it’s actually challenging. Like said the blue team lvl1 could be, I just haven’t been able to verify. You have a few options
Would you recommend someone to learn more IT fundamentals before jumping into cyber security?
watch this video:
ua-cam.com/video/rIOvsj7jBuQ/v-deo.html
and then this:
ua-cam.com/video/DRJic8vCodE/v-deo.html
How does the EJPT compare to pentest+ I heard it's more memorisation.
there is no similarity, the eJPT is fully practical fully lab-based, the pentest+ is just memorisation which is why I’m not a fan of it
@@UnixGuy thanks for that.
@@erekthus you’re welcome Kevin :)
Hi, I don’t see EJPT on the website. Would you recommend something else on the website?
@@KA-xu7bt type ‘ejpt’ on google and you’ll find it
Thank You sir
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what you think about Pearson “IT Specialist - Cybersecurity” certifications?
never heard of it! No need to do those certs, I have roadmap videos for each specialisation with cert recommendations:
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Hey, do you recommend doing both the ISC2 CC & Sec+ before jumping into pen test certs? or would the ISC2 CC suffice? Knowledge and career growth are my two primary goals.
hey, this is an older video that you’re commenting on. All of those sets are good and valid however I have updated my recommendations. Please check them out in this more recent video:
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
Thank you sir ❤❤❤❤❤
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Im working on ISC2 CC now. Should I get the Sec+ after or move onto something like the eJPT and CySA+?
skip sec+ and go to eJPT and CySA+
can you give a review for the tcm security certifications?
I talked about them in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/8K7iAJ9BNl0/v-deo.html
Great content by the way💯. Thank you sir.
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Hey there, great video! I am a CCNA and am doing quite well for myself. However, im also interested in cybersecurity. Where do u suggest i start from? Thanks!
hey mate, looks like you have a great background! Start by following this updated video:
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Thank you very much for your affort that you provide it here in your channel That’s very helpful for us. But I wanna ask about this roadmap because I wanna learn ethical hacking.
A+
CCNA
MCSA
RHCSA
NSE4
EJPT
OSCP
Hi Heshomi,
If you want ethical hackin, you don’t need to do most of these, I explained all this here: ua-cam.com/video/OR8G_Vi5B1U/v-deo.html
How much are you looking to spend on all those courses?
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A+ 1 month
CCNA 3 or 4 or more that depends on you
MCSA 4 months
RHCSA 4 months
NSE4 3 months
EJPT 4 months
OSCP 6 months
What do hiring managers think about candidates who have all of their certs obtained within the last couple of years as opposed to spread out over time?
quite normal, it means they worked hard in the last 2 years
@@UnixGuy Good to know. Thanks!
Thank you for your recommendation appreciated. You are missing the tcm security courses for sure 👍
I recommend those as part of a pentesting roadmap:
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@@UnixGuy now I get your point 👍
best video, so simply explained, how long does it take to do all these certs.
Glad it was helpful! they can be finished in 12 to 24 months depending on how fast you go and what other life commitment you have. Some people learn fast others take longer
Can't thank you enough for your response, I am from a non-technical field and didn't finish my university due to some reason, but all I want to know doing all these certificates can help me land a good role. Thanks again
@@summanzahid4351 my pleasure Summan! check this video out as it will explain to you what it takes to land a job as someone new to the field:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Thanks UnixGuy for this breakdown and your consistently informative content. In your opinion, can the Comptia Pentest+ replace eJPT in this pathway?
yes eJPT is a lot better because its hands-on practical
@@UnixGuy A counter argument is that on indeed Pentest+ results show 215 jobs while eJPT comes back with only 20
@@rordanstanton7431 I don’t recommend going by ‘search keywords’ alone. You could also just filter by a skill like ‘SQL Injection’ for example. I’m not saying Pentest+ is bad, I’m saying you’re better off learning the skill of pentesting through hands-on practice as opposed to memorising multiple choice question-style :)
Love your content... Still figuring out which path is best. Would love to hear your view on ChatGPT?
best way to start, if you’re not sure just do beginner certifications and skill up, you can always change specialisation later.
ChatGPT is great and it’s just the beginning, something to keep an eye on
@@UnixGuy thanks a million for your feedback. Will watch more of your videos and decide today and jump in head first :) appreciate your honesty and humility this channel is refreshing with no hype BS.
@@scribe_8733 you’re very welcome Scribe, excited to see where your journey takes you!
Nice video, do you have a video about the which are the main path of Cyber Security? Im interested in this field but not sure which path to follow. What are the requit ment salaries etc. Thanks🤟
I have videos that discuss all specialties, browse through them and watch them
@@UnixGuy ok, thanks dude, your videos are so good, have a great source of important information. Greeting from Peru 🇵🇪
Would you add the new Google Cyber Security course to this list?
I did:
ua-cam.com/video/DRJic8vCodE/v-deo.html
I recently past my CySA+ but I’m going back to doing Security+. After that I want to do PenTest+.
But going by what you said should I do eJPT before PenTest+?
I don’t see a point in doing security+ after CySA+. I also don’t recommend Pentest+ at all, no point in doing multiple choice exams for pentesting, do the certs I recommended above.
If you want to learn more pentesting, follow this plan:
ua-cam.com/video/OR8G_Vi5B1U/v-deo.html
I don’t know why I don’t get notifications for your replies. So I did the Sec+ in the meantime. I will follow your advice
Hi UnixGuy,
I'm excited to share that I passed the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity exam today! I'm now looking to pursue the eJPT certification. However, I haven't started my Certificate IV in Cybersecurity at TAFE yet, as the course is not accepting applications at this time.
My question is whether I can start applying for cybersecurity jobs now, even without the Certificate IV, or if I need to complete at least the Certificate IV or bachelor before being considered for a job in the field?
Thank you for your help.
congrats that’s soo coool!!! yes absoluteky you can start applying, it’ll br hard but you can do it!
please join our discord, we have an aussie crew and we help each other
Great explanation Sir . Thank you so much for this Informative video . We need your more guidance Sir .
hello, you said elearn security incident responder, but displayed the threat hunting cert. which one did you mean?
incident responder!
Hi can you put the link up for isc2 course ?
just type isc2 cc in google…
Big Thank you
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I have little familiar with the cyber security, I have done most vulnerabilities of portswigger labs. which cert should I do CEH or eJPT or Compitia+ ?
if you want to be an ethical hacker, follow this:
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@@UnixGuy I wanted to direct to pentesting.
answer was given to you above.
Do you think a having a degree in a different field and doing a cybersecurity boot camp is enough to get an entry level position?
Hi Celinis,
Whilst I’m not a fan of bootcamps in general, yes it might work. A lot goes into getting a job that goes beyond a degree/bootcamp, I explain it all in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/GPmVphOqSGY/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy Thank you so much!
@@CelineandMerlin you’re welcome! Let me know if you have further questions once you watvh the video
What are your thoughts on HTB Academy
Security Analysis Certification
pretty solid! HTB is good quality
Is ISC2 and CySA+ a good combo for entry level positions? What's the best combo for 1.5 months worth of studying? I wish I could commit more time but my life circumstance is limiting me and I am in a bit of a crisis. Need to pivot careers ASAP.
career change can’t be rushed, you need to give yourself time to absorb all the information. This is the fastest plan that I have:
ua-cam.com/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy Okay Thank you. Do you think employers will still hire if candidate is in the process of getting the certifications during the 6-month plan?"
@ if you watch the video, I address this point in the video :) some people manage to land earlier some after, there is no guarantees.
Whats your take on going through institutions like Cyber Revolution?
Never heard of them, I always prefer certifications as they’re always cheaper and more known
@@UnixGuy OK thank you.
I got a question. I have my sec plus.Wouldn’t make sense to go from that cert to CASP+?
not really, I would skip casp+ and do something practical hands-on:
like this :
ua-cam.com/video/KvCcbF8DROQ/v-deo.html
Have you seen Hack The Box Academy?
yeah I have, they’re pretty awesome. I touch more on pentesting here:
ua-cam.com/video/OR8G_Vi5B1U/v-deo.html
Great video. Are these certification international or do different certification applies in different countries? - asking from the UK. Thank you. 😊
they’re global, so they’re recognised world wide :)
Hi,
Do you need the skilldive to study for eJPT?
not sure I’ve heard of ‘skilldive’ . Everything is on INE website, follow the links in the description box and read up the pre-requisites on INE’s website (you dont need anything external)
@@UnixGuy Yeah so they have the general courses, but now they also have something called skilldive on there, and I am not sure if I need it to be able to pass
let me have a look! when I did it in the past I didnt need to use anything outside of their course :)
@@UnixGuy Thank you, I want to be sure to do it right but also don't pay anything unnecessary.
Hi and thank you for the amazing videos. I am 48 and I am starting the last months CCNA to generally learn about networking and then go to cyber security. I know it can be a stressful field, but is there a position I should be aiming with not so much stress and also being a realistic goal for starters? I plan to quit my job and go full study for two years in a private institution as well. I know I’m probably a bit too old to do this, but I hope I can make it.
Hey Ellias, your age is an asset, people with maturity are valued!
It’s not always super stressful, it really depends on what you get as a beginner and also how the company operates (some companies are more stressful than others)
I curated a playlist of videos where I talked about every cyber specialisation, I highly recommend you watch the videos there and take notes as it will help your decision greatly: ua-cam.com/play/PLdI5VHN89i7XgaT-dWsthpAKOmjAF3gCR.html
@@UnixGuy Thanks so much for the professional info you give us, and the kind words.
@@eliaspappas1795 🙏🏻 pleasure
Same here Elias, been working in restaurant business for 25 years, I’ll be 47 next month, starting community college in the fall, hopefully get into IT , with a concentration in cyber security. Good luck amigo 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@1juan1234 good luck 👏🏻👏🏻
Hi, thank you for all the work you put in to help other people. After watching all your videos about starting a carrer in cyber security I have one question. Would you now recommend a beginner to start with the Google certificate, MS certificate or the ISC2?
Google :)
What do I have to do with no experience or no knowledge about cybersecurity but want to get into it?
you need to stat learning, start with some training then build on top of it by doing more courses and projects. This is how we all start. start here:
ua-cam.com/video/C6IgksBpMF4/v-deo.html
then watch the rest of my videos to learn more about the process
Hey love your videos..
what's your opinion regarding joining bs in cybersecurity...in addition to that what all extra course or certification should i pursue?
@itzjeff90 depends on which stage of your life you at, if you can afford it, it might help