GIAC certifications are some of the best training you can get. The only downside: they are expensive as hell. In fact, not may outside of government entities or large corporations can afford them (although I have known some who save up, take 1 and use it as a springboard to either starting in Security or for moving to another part of security). But don't neglect those soft skills! I've met a lot of technical people who can't explain things worth a damn. The ones who become managers or who become experts know how to talk to and understand others.
I got security + , trust me getting a job isn’t that easy, most jobs will go to people from other countries with masters or Phd like India or China . If ur trying to get the job then sure have the connections inside the industry. These are some of the ways you’ll have a higher chance getting the job. 1. Linked in 2. Social media 3. Intership 4. Work for non profits 5. Invent something, use ur knowledge. 6. Family connections Hope this helps
I have to agree, my ex had a degree in this and had the hardest time getting a job. He only got one in a nice company in NYC because his dad knew someone who managed the place.
Hi Grant great to see U making these IT security video tutorials. Learning so much from your vlogs. Keep up the great work & best wishes in your IT security studies at university. Best wishes from Dublin, Ireland.
Attaining a CISSP cert with no prior experience is impossible. A prerequisite to take that exam is having at least 5 years of experience working in infosec. It's also designed for people that want to move towards a CISO type position - typically those looking for managerial/C-level positions rather than people that enjoy the tech side of security. Even the SSCP cert from ISC2 requires at least 1 years worth of experience in any of it's 7 domains. Also the bit about learning Unix...you'd get by learning Linux which is a fork of Unix. No need to actively go learn modern day Unix systems unless you absolutely have to. Other than that, as a Security Analyst myself, your advice is pretty much spot on.
Thank you for your input. As someone who is not in the industry just yet, it's great to get some feedback on the practicality of the advice which is on websites. If there is any other role you are experienced in, I would enjoy talking to you! Thanks!
I just got my CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications in the past couple months. I also have the Project+, Network+, and A+ certs and will be getting Server+ in next couple of weeks. Hypothetically if you were looking to hire someone as a security analyst (I don't know if you're a hire-er now or not, asking for your professional opinion) would those things in a vacuum matter to you? Of course there's college and work experience too, but I'm trying to gauge how valuable my certs are to a potential job by themselves Thanks for any input you may have Phxnt0m
@@PaperRaines I'm looking at switching careers to cyber security and been looking at the CompTIA certs. I can pretty much pass the A+ without any study as I know most of that. But I want to learn the CySA+, Network + and Security+ like you have done also. Does it take a long time to learn the course material? I'm thinking of studying these while I work part time. My dad is also a CCNP network engineer so I would have plenty of help doing any kind of networking stuff. Thanks!
@@SenTiNel93 I don't know your learning style or current environment. So I don't know if you like lectures, or hands on labs, or if you currently work in related areas, etc. So I cannot tell you the time it'd take you specifically What I can definitively tell you is if you prepare for and take these exams in a close cluster (timeline wise) you will be immensely benefited. The material basically builds on top of itself, so in that case I wouldn't even dismiss the A+. Do that, then Network+ stacks on that, then Security+ stacks on that, and so on and so forth If you are serious and take one test after the other, each subsequent test will get a lot easier than the last. I can promise you that, there's really only so many different ways they can ask you scenario questions about technology before they start truly blending together. I'll tell you about my experience. I took CySA+ and Security+ within two months of each other, they honestly felt like the same test to me. So you're different than me, you have to do what's optimal for you. I will say if you get momentum, and don't take months, or years, long breaks, and you do one test after another, you will blow through the CompTIA series. The hardest test will probably be the Network+, then after that you're off to the races Good luck out there
@@PaperRaines thanks for your detailed response man! Since my comment I have been looking at a whole host of udemy courses, books and other resources. Also been looking at the new CCNA exams that came out this year but like you have outlined, I like that convenience of the CompTIA certs stacking ontop of each other. Currently went through an A+ 1001 video course this week and confident with everything, going to do a bit of study, some practice tests, hammer out 1002 and see if I can get my test booked fairly soon. I enjoy the video courses as long as they are engaging but I definitely retain more information from labs and practical experience. I like your idea with using momentum as I think if I was taking a year to do it I would definitely lose motivation! Again thanks for your insight!
You need to know the basics of your language. Have a foundation. You will get better as you learn at the job but you must be at least decent in a language before getting that job.
Hi Grant, How are you? I really enjoy the content you publish on your channel. I would like to ask why you chose SEMO Cybersecurity program over UMSL Cybersecurity program?
Is a Cybersecurity Analyst role the same as an Information security analyst role? If not how are they different? Is this job susceptible to being automated?
Most likely will be the same. Take a look at the descriptions on posted job websites. This job has areas which are being automated right now, but it doesn't mean it will entirely be automated. You will use tools and technologies which help you in the process.
GIAC certifications are some of the best training you can get. The only downside: they are expensive as hell. In fact, not may outside of government entities or large corporations can afford them (although I have known some who save up, take 1 and use it as a springboard to either starting in Security or for moving to another part of security). But don't neglect those soft skills! I've met a lot of technical people who can't explain things worth a damn. The ones who become managers or who become experts know how to talk to and understand others.
I got security + , trust me getting a job isn’t that easy, most jobs will go to people from other countries with masters or Phd like India or China . If ur trying to get the job then sure have the connections inside the industry. These are some of the ways you’ll have a higher chance getting the job.
1. Linked in
2. Social media
3. Intership
4. Work for non profits
5. Invent something, use ur knowledge.
6. Family connections
Hope this helps
Invent something? lol. Maybe solve the time space continuum while you're at it
I have to agree, my ex had a degree in this and had the hardest time getting a job. He only got one in a nice company in NYC because his dad knew someone who managed the place.
Hi Grant great to see U making these IT security video tutorials. Learning so much from your vlogs. Keep up the great work & best wishes in your IT security studies at university. Best wishes from Dublin, Ireland.
Interesting video. I'm actually thinking of switching from CS to Cyber Security, and I messed with a phone scammer haha yesterday!
I would recommend OSCP over CEH myself
Attaining a CISSP cert with no prior experience is impossible. A prerequisite to take that exam is having at least 5 years of experience working in infosec. It's also designed for people that want to move towards a CISO type position - typically those looking for managerial/C-level positions rather than people that enjoy the tech side of security. Even the SSCP cert from ISC2 requires at least 1 years worth of experience in any of it's 7 domains.
Also the bit about learning Unix...you'd get by learning Linux which is a fork of Unix. No need to actively go learn modern day Unix systems unless you absolutely have to.
Other than that, as a Security Analyst myself, your advice is pretty much spot on.
Thank you for your input. As someone who is not in the industry just yet, it's great to get some feedback on the practicality of the advice which is on websites. If there is any other role you are experienced in, I would enjoy talking to you! Thanks!
I just got my CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications in the past couple months. I also have the Project+, Network+, and A+ certs and will be getting Server+ in next couple of weeks.
Hypothetically if you were looking to hire someone as a security analyst (I don't know if you're a hire-er now or not, asking for your professional opinion) would those things in a vacuum matter to you? Of course there's college and work experience too, but I'm trying to gauge how valuable my certs are to a potential job by themselves
Thanks for any input you may have Phxnt0m
@@PaperRaines I'm looking at switching careers to cyber security and been looking at the CompTIA certs. I can pretty much pass the A+ without any study as I know most of that. But I want to learn the CySA+, Network + and Security+ like you have done also. Does it take a long time to learn the course material? I'm thinking of studying these while I work part time. My dad is also a CCNP network engineer so I would have plenty of help doing any kind of networking stuff. Thanks!
@@SenTiNel93 I don't know your learning style or current environment. So I don't know if you like lectures, or hands on labs, or if you currently work in related areas, etc. So I cannot tell you the time it'd take you specifically
What I can definitively tell you is if you prepare for and take these exams in a close cluster (timeline wise) you will be immensely benefited. The material basically builds on top of itself, so in that case I wouldn't even dismiss the A+. Do that, then Network+ stacks on that, then Security+ stacks on that, and so on and so forth
If you are serious and take one test after the other, each subsequent test will get a lot easier than the last. I can promise you that, there's really only so many different ways they can ask you scenario questions about technology before they start truly blending together. I'll tell you about my experience. I took CySA+ and Security+ within two months of each other, they honestly felt like the same test to me.
So you're different than me, you have to do what's optimal for you. I will say if you get momentum, and don't take months, or years, long breaks, and you do one test after another, you will blow through the CompTIA series. The hardest test will probably be the Network+, then after that you're off to the races
Good luck out there
@@PaperRaines thanks for your detailed response man! Since my comment I have been looking at a whole host of udemy courses, books and other resources. Also been looking at the new CCNA exams that came out this year but like you have outlined, I like that convenience of the CompTIA certs stacking ontop of each other.
Currently went through an A+ 1001 video course this week and confident with everything, going to do a bit of study, some practice tests, hammer out 1002 and see if I can get my test booked fairly soon. I enjoy the video courses as long as they are engaging but I definitely retain more information from labs and practical experience.
I like your idea with using momentum as I think if I was taking a year to do it I would definitely lose motivation! Again thanks for your insight!
First, he says: " *I receive scam calls* "
And then the wall beside him says: " *Trust the Process.* "
Should I be fluent in a programming language before I enter this field or will it come along?
You need to know the basics of your language. Have a foundation. You will get better as you learn at the job but you must be at least decent in a language before getting that job.
Awesome stuff, can't wait for more videos. Gonna learn me some cybersecurity from James Deen. :D
Awesome video bruhhhhh, keep it up mNn
So is a Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology Network Security degree plus a CEH certificate good enough? 😳
great video Grant keep up the good work.
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Hi Grant,
How are you? I really enjoy the content you publish on your channel. I would like to ask why you chose SEMO Cybersecurity program over UMSL Cybersecurity program?
Is a Cybersecurity Analyst role the same as an Information security analyst role? If not how are they different?
Is this job susceptible to being automated?
Most likely will be the same. Take a look at the descriptions on posted job websites. This job has areas which are being automated right now, but it doesn't mean it will entirely be automated. You will use tools and technologies which help you in the process.
Justice for KEVIN
Justice for Kevin
I love messing with scammers
Why does this guy look like Chris Evans?
DE BO DAA
It’s cute little boy, that you think you have any idea about network security. Yes, network. That’s where it all matters.
Barely understood this comment. But if you're trying to insult him at least explain how he's wrong...