You are really correct. Its better to be honest because they will know when you are lying. Some questions are designed to push you how far you know and to find out if you are a liar or not. Its better to know what something means and just put it in your own words rather than memorizimg how someone from the internet worded it. I agree about the attitide thing too. On my first interview, the HR never showed up. I waited for an hour on Microsoft Teams and nobody came on. I also received no message from her whether it got cancelled or rescheduled. At first I felt angry and thought it was rude that she ghosted me. But my mom told me to send a follow up message which I did. I followed up with her politely even though I felt angry and bad. She replied to me saying that she was sick and told her assistant to message me but apparently forgot to do. She apologized and reacheduled. I got the job. To this day, I think would not have gotten this security analyst job if I didn’t follow up politely and if I had let my anger get the best of me. Attitude is really everything.
Excellent attitude my friend and a lesson for all of us to control our emotions and always assume the best of others. I’m sure you’ll do very well in your job 🫡
Your videos keep me motivated! I finished my ISC2 Cybersecurity course that you suggested and will be taking the exam this week! I've been so back and forth about going back to what I know or pursuing cybersecurity because I feel like I would not be a qualified candidate, but this gives me some hope. :)
you got this Sib!! if your heart is in cyber, then give it your 100%, persist and then your success will be inevitable. Keep me postef with your progress please! join our discord and connect with the community
This is exactly why I got accepted for a traineeship for the ministry of defense. I told them I knew nothing but wanted to learn everything because I want to protect those around me after my neighbour unalived himself because he lost everything to a spear-phisher 👌🏽
I didn't had any idea how to become a cyber security analyst until I started watching you videos, im still a beginner but since I got all the information from you and since I got the roadmap from you now I know what to study and what to do next and how to become a cyber security analyst, thanks for each and every information your providing through this channel please continue your channel your doing great and thank you again ❤,
Hi, I am out of my last training in server and network administration, but I really like your mentorship. Just lately I have been more interested and doing my beginners course in the cybersecurity roadmap. Your videos have encouraged me to develop a positive outlook towards my future career goals. Thanks, Chief.
It literally just comes down to being yourself instead of displaying traits you think are worshipped. I've recently been watching you and other content creators for guidance about getting into the field and I appreciate your wisdom!
Hey I would like your advice. I have been a programmer for 20 years and always had an interest in cyber security so I am thinking of doing it. There are lots of good reasons I should do it, but there are some personal reasons I am not sure about it. So I would like your opinion. Reasons I should do it first, well I would like a remote job, I have a technical mind (built my own 2D Game Engine), I understand security at a high level (enjoy reading about types of attacks). Good at teaching myself, don't need a pat on the back(I did see your other video) I know I would be good at it. But, I have been staring at a computer screen 10+ hours a day for 20 years. Its starting to affect my mind / soul? I can work in high pressure environments, but I just have this feeling like I have not been spending enough time in the real world enough(its hard to describe this feeling)? So now I like to have a break for a few minutes after every couple of hours at the computer, and I go for several walks a day just to get fresh air. Are there many or any cyber security jobs which are either part time, or don't involve staring at a screen for several hours without a break. For example maybe some of the work could instead involve talking to people or drawing out plans / thinking? Or for a part time job say 3 days a week I could be staring at the screen all day, but not more days per week. Computer stuff is my main skill but I would like to be able to use my skills in a way where I am not always glued to the screen. I think maybe I could work for some sort of consulting company? I like to talk about security and psychology, social engineering etc. But then would they require security experience? (which I do not have). I think you get the picture. I would like your guidance if you have some ideas.
hey mate, thanks for sharing this, a lot to unpack! First point is remote work, you have a much better chance at getting that as a (senior) programmer than you are as a cyber sec specialist (specially at a junior level), but it’s also company dependent not role dependent. I have no doubt you can learn the subject but you will be starting from the bottom which will probably invovle a paycut. As for starting at a computer screen, that’s something we can’t escape unfortunately. I tried to escape that but focusing on physical hobbies outside of work (like going to the gym) but cyber is an office job. I do consulting which can involve more meetings, its still a desk job. You sound like a very smart person so I have no doubt that you can do it, I would just question why you’re doing it, as there seem to be underlying issues, such as wanting to reduce screen time
So good! These specific areas I have had to work on and practice to nail in interviews and now I intern as a Security Analyst. Thanks again for your knowledge!
You are absolutely right ! Recruters use your resume to ask specifique questions about your expérience..So if you lie about what wrote down you can say goodbye to your credibility... Thank you for your advices Sir😊
I am guilty of mistake number two, sometimes I just don't know when to shut my trap. I find myself repeating subject matter or even worse sometimes catching myself slipping personal faults and instantly regret what I said. I try to be concise but then I find myself feeling like I have to cut myself short and it feels uncomfortable. I think a communications skills course is probably a wise bet to be placed into my near future.
hello UnixGuy, what do u think about the CPTS? i've been doing it for 3 months now so im too deep in to stop, when i talked about it in the community i've been told thats its harder than the OSCP and more valuable
hack the box is fine, so is OSCP and others. Stick to it and finish it then move on to the next one. Here are others that I recommend for pentesting: ua-cam.com/video/OR8G_Vi5B1U/v-deo.html
I’ve seen all your videos, they are a great motivation in this moment of “AI taking all the jobs”. I know you recommended an NYU course on coursera, although I was wondering if you have any opinions on the free mooc from the University of Helsinki. It’s called Cybersecurity Base 2023 and it covers an Intro to cybersecurity, Securing Software, cryptography, architectural analysis, penetration testing and a capture the flag competition. Thanks for all the insights!
Hi Agustin, Helsinki is a good university but I haven’t personally reviewed those courses. Could be good, if they’re free, give it a go! maybe don’t delve too deep in the rabbit hole of cryptography as a academic seem to go crazy in math which we never use in the real world
Hey Unixguy, I like your videos. I have a cyber security consultant interview tomorrow. I am going to graduate with a BA of Law and BA of International relations and political science. I also have taught myself how to code basic data structures in python. I know you may not have experience with hiring these backgrounds but could you make a video on these more administrative roles versus the computer science aspect. (for instance privacy officer cert) Thanks!
Hi Bianca, that’s very exciting! the fact that you made it to the interview means you have a great chance! just display your good attitude and willingness to learn and you’ll be solid. Privacy roles are usually filled with people with law degrees so you’d be perfecr for it 👏🏻
Thank you for this video!! Really insightful. I am in the same zone right now. Worked in the Non-IT domain for 16 years and deviating to IT..I completed a SOC Certification.. Preparing for my SOC Analyst L1 interview. I have been striving hard to understand the concepts instead of just memorizing stuff. However, since I am from a Non-IT background it becomes difficult to comprehend to a lot of things.. Could you please give me some advise on how to go ahead with getting a break in the Industry!! Thank you.
the only way to gain that knowledge is by doing hands-on practical work! follow these two: ua-cam.com/video/LFlsDm8w36A/v-deo.htmlsi=mcSI3HiZTghAHFBy then do this: ua-cam.com/video/KvCcbF8DROQ/v-deo.htmlsi=fpYKw0qW_WScYEeJ
Do you think is important have a previous background/experience as backend developer, data base administrator or clooud engineer before getting into this industry? Or there is not need to have experience from other fields previously. I'd like starting my learning process with this, but i came across with some videos talking about it, but the vast mayority just mention that i need learn python and keep going.... I dunno. What do you think?
the background helps but is not mandatory, you need to go through the journey of learning anyway, even if you had prior experience. Start here: ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
honest,straightforward and nit rude. I liked this video. I think I'm ready for my interview tomorrow. I have my Security+ cert and am always trying to learn more. I'm passionate but not cocky at all and I have the attitude that I want to get BETTER. I'm exited and I hope my true genuine nature comes across in this interview really need this job and career to take off.
I really appreciate your videos. They have been super helpful while I explore cyber. You mentioned in another video that you got a degree in Computer Engineering, which is actually something I have been considering even before I knew about cyber security: I think I'm interested in both hardware and software. Is that a degree path you recommend for a career in cyber? It seems like the hardware familiarization would be beneficial for cyber, but maybe Computer Science or another degree would be better suited? Sorry if you already talked about this in another video that I missed. Thanks.
hey mate, glad you found the videos helpful! I don’t really recommend computer engineering degrees, they’re very long and are only needed if you want to pursue a PhD or work in the field of micro chips, maybe at a company like Intel, but thise field are limited and I can’t consciously recommend it! You can learn all about hardware online for free, and the knowledge isn’t as needed as people think! if you want to work in cyber security AND you want to do a degree, then a degree in cyber security is what you need, I explained that here: ua-cam.com/video/ys-_xQHaYAc/v-deo.html you can also start learning cyber security online and without a degree which is a lot cheaper in my opinion: ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Currently studying for my Security+ and your videos are a great source of knowledge. Thank you for putting this content out there. I'm hoping to pivot from my previous helpdesk role into cybersecurity later this year, do you believe having this experience and my security+ will provide a good jumping off point to my first cyber security role?
hey mate, yes helpdesk experience is always valuable! keep working on cers and gain practical skills and that will help you a lot! check this video if you haven’t already: How to Escape Helpdesk and move to Cyber Security or Cloud Engineering ua-cam.com/video/McoZ2HoYqrw/v-deo.html
thanks Alfonso, I mean we have to start somewhere. Whether you have experience or not, if you want to land a GRC role you’ll need to do certifications, so do them whilst you attempt to land a role. Watch this video for general guidance: ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html and this is a specific GRC video: ua-cam.com/video/s9LDWLfFOp8/v-deo.html
Question for you, I have 2 years of experience in Azure as a DevOps Engineer, and wanted to know since I am familiar with ci/cd pipelines, kubernetes, Docker, Vnets, NSGs, Firewalls, is there an entry level Cyber Security role in Azure or cloud in general, that I can pivot to from my experience?
You can definitely do it! but no reason not to do these certs/projects: FASTEST way to become Cloud Security Engineer and ACTUALLY get a job - UPDATED (2024) ua-cam.com/video/zFFMhpCLJi0/v-deo.html
I struggle with communication sometimes. My brain just fizzles out on occasion, maybe due to long periods of stress or overuse, I don't know. But that has cost me a couple of jobs due to a completely flopped interview. Maybe practicing interviews or improving my confidence would help.
Hello UnixGuy, i just wanted to ask you a question, im currently in college doing netwroking and security major and i love cyber and i know what im getting myself into, i know its not hacking or etc... my question is, as a college student, ive been overthinking that someday i might hate cyber and i have a networking degree, i love both cyber and developing so much i love building stuff fixing stuff and keep things secured all of them and i do self studying in those things, but if i changed my mind later on in the future and dont want cyber, with a networking degree can i still be a developer? i know i couldve easily chose cs but i took the risk because i trauly love cyber and im already self studying it but im afraid if someday in future ill randomly change my mind.
hey Tony, You are overthinking all of this. Just because your degree says ‘cyber’ doesn’t mean you’re pigeon-holed to work in cyber for the rest of your life. You can pivot, learn programming or whatever you want and work in that. A degee is not the end of your journey, its just the beginning. You can do anything within IT really. Yes some cyber specialisations do build things like a security engineer for example. Enjoy your degree and dont overthink thing
@@UnixGuy Thank you so much for answering me and i appriciate what you told me! , Afterall its true a degree wont stop me from doing other things in IT then just cyber eventho im in a networking field! I just have one small question, what do you recommend me to do to get experience in programming/web/Cyber? People talk alot about bootcamps etc... Are they acually good? And worth my time to improve my skills?
@@CharmingMajor I don’t really recommend bootcamps, stick to doing certifications with a lab component so you get hands-on skills as I recommend in a lot of my videos
Hey, youtube subscriber here. I was just wondering if you could give me tips or pointers going into tech I am 18 years old, in Scotland 🏴 and I will be starting university in September studying computer science. Do you have any tips in general for that specific first 1-2 years while studying that area? Also down the line I want to transition into cyber security. My main goals are to get really good in that cyber area, and to earn lots and lots of money. Would you have any tips for me so I can get ahead of the field, or achieve these goals the early as possible. Many thanks, aaron
I struggle a lot with going on tangents when answering questions and struggle to articulate myself without fumbling over my words. How would you recommend someone fixes this?
I found that when you know more about a topic, you can be more brief so my recommendation to you is to follow the roadmaps that I put up on my vidoes and do the practical projects. When people go on tangents is because their understanding is all over the place!
@@UnixGuy Thank you, at the moment I'm focused on wanting to be a Malware Analyst so I think I want a nice mix of Pentesting certs and projects and then a good solid focus on the blue team side
that’s an obscure specialty, I don’t recommend pigeonholing yourself so early. This roadmap is good for you: ua-cam.com/video/DRJic8vCodE/v-deo.html once you finish it, you can go ahead and specialise in ‘malware analysis’
@@UnixGuy I've watched the video and taken on board what has been said. Do you recommend using room like THM as examples of projects and hands on experience? I've completed the SOC Analyst Level 1 path on there.
Unix guy, im 43 years old do you think it's a bit late for me to start cyber security and how challenging do you think it will be for me to land a job! I like your videos big time they really keep me going to pursue my dream. Thanks
Hi Ahmed, changing jobs at any age is hard, even if u were 23, the process is the same. Your age and life experience are very valuable and will help you but you’ll need to put it in the effort and double down on certs and labs. This plan is a good start: ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Hello, I am from India. Can you please explain the responsibilities of a cyber security associate in a job? I have an upcoming interview with Cotelligent/Tech Democracy company in Hyderabad for an internship that has the potential to lead to full-time employment as a CS associate. Could you provide information about what I can expect to learn during this internship and on the job?
Omg I literally have a phone call for my first Cyber Security interview in 7 minutes, I wish I caught this earlier 😭I'm gonna hit play when the call is over and see how I did
I think you should address that the prevailing advice given by the recruitment/HR side of the equation is to pretty much do exactly what you said you don't like in 1 and 2. Also, I think any and every part of cybersecurity owes not just potential job candidates an explanation of what's going on and why we are losing the cyberwar (and badly). I think the industry owes society at large some answers to why things are going so poorly, I think the industry has a pretty bad #3 problem.
the video is basically me addressing that, and my opinion is that it’s a bad idea and I explained why, you’re free to choose which advice to listen to :) I agree it’s nice to get an explanation, but businesses have legal liabilities and technically they don’t owe us anything, but I hear you, I always give feedback.
2:24 I have a natural problem with this through my severe ADHD. I go on tangents not because I've memorized an answer, but because one train of thought relating to the subject will inevitably link itself to another train of thought that assisted in the previous thought process, and I end up explaining myself down a rabbit hole that can seem very much over-verbose in explanation. As much as I do to try to remediate this problem, there isn't much of a solution in the long run for neuro-divergent types who utilize this thought process to interact with their daily environment.
Sir I'm pursuing BTech in electronics and telecommunication engineering. Can I pursue MSc cybersecurity after some beginner certifications in cybersecurity ???
As a fresher, can i land a remote job outside of my country(im from india), and is it nessecary to have certificates like CEH, sec+, etc, as a student I cant pay for those certs as they are expensive, I have done the certs like google cybersecurity cert and few udemy courses and i feel Im good with basics of cybersecurity. And can you suggest few sites to apply for these jobs.
I made the mistake of interviewing for soc roles as a experienced engineer, fixing stuff and building stuff for an infosec program isnt the same as doing soc work even tho I worked in a soc to cover while as an engineer :/
I saw on indeed a company that asks for 3 years of proven experience in cybersecurity and a bachelor degree in computer science for a cybersecurity role and they offered a measle 40 K a year then I looked at dishwashers job offerings some were offering up to 25-27.5$ an hour which is way more than the cybersecurity stunt of a job.
yeah thats odd, 40k is pretty low. Although, that 40k job can be used to learn skill that will lead to much higher salaries, while the dishwasher job will peak at $27 an hour
It's true. And obviously companies want the best of the best, and lying is never the choice. But, what if "you" (the interviewer) just gives a chance for the most communicative people? Because some of us know how to learn and never give up, and that's everything to thrive. One cannot improve if not given the chance. I know that this could apply to everyone, but, in an interview, the interviewer always knows who they are talking with, if it's a guy with experience or a communicative and interesting one. Just give an opportunity to the ones who really really desires them.
yeah you are right, companies need to give chances to everyone! If someone doesnt communicate well, they need to improve on that, it’s not set in stone! Watch this: ua-cam.com/video/Bq3P45QV6-w/v-deo.htmlsi=zmtcqHEwapHvyrXj
Sir I have one more doubt. I now have the opportunity to study bsc cyber forensics. Should I go for it? I am really interested in the field but have no idea about the job opportunities
@@UnixGuy this vidéo is really interesting! 👌I have completed 2 years of studies in cloud security, with 22 technical courses in different areas of IT, but the course on protection, security, and firewalls did not really cover the cybersecurity concepts that I am interested in. I have always been drawn to cybersecurity. After finishing my program, before starting the internship process, I bought a 30-hour cybersecurity course from beginner to expert and Ethical hacker ceh on Udemy to understand the concepts of IT security and practice at home on Kali Linux. For example, performing brute force attacks on Ubuntu Server, Windows 7, and Windows XP, and sql on kali to practice how to protect against sql injection……simply to understand what I am doing. Obtaining security certificates without practical experience through real projects and personal labs would not be good for me. Therefore, I am trying to master everything because I realized that the job market is dominated by IT security and the cloud. This is why I dedicated a month before my internship to learning new skills, and I found someone who will offer me an internship in cybersecurity. Now the big task will be the interview. I wish to get advice for a cybersecurity internship on what I need to know to help me prepare well for my interview while staying natural, as this will really help me prepare well. Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide.
@@frabsurdity Easy. "Long winded explanation (2:57)" is just a pejorative way of saying "detailed explanation," which is what a lot of interviewers prefer. And not only does this guy contradict what other interviewers say, he contradicts himself. He says he's frustrated when he asks a "simple question that demands a single answer (2:23)" and gets a "long winded explanation" but is also unsatisfied when he gets a single answer and has to ask "deeper questions (0:38)." Good luck getting into this guy's head and figuring out where the sweet spot is. Also he wants you to talk about you skills in a very particular way which typically should exude confidence but not arrogance; good luck figuring out where he draws the line. And if he talks about having a problem with candidates whose bosses didn't "appreciate their skills (4:09)" that may be a red flag suggesting he's on the wrong side of that dynamic in his own workplace. Note that he never questions the candidate's skills, just how the candidate values his own skills. There are plenty of interviewers that would like to hire a skilled candidate who left their last job for want of feeling appreciated. In fact many headhunters are looking for exactly that. In conclusion, one interviewers don'ts are another interviewers do's.
then I would say you got the role because of your skills rather than memorising! Not all interviews are techcial, eitherway happy for your accomplishments 👏🏻
You are really correct. Its better to be honest because they will know when you are lying. Some questions are designed to push you how far you know and to find out if you are a liar or not. Its better to know what something means and just put it in your own words rather than memorizimg how someone from the internet worded it. I agree about the attitide thing too.
On my first interview, the HR never showed up. I waited for an hour on Microsoft Teams and nobody came on. I also received no message from her whether it got cancelled or rescheduled. At first I felt angry and thought it was rude that she ghosted me.
But my mom told me to send a follow up message which I did. I followed up with her politely even though I felt angry and bad. She replied to me saying that she was sick and told her assistant to message me but apparently forgot to do. She apologized and reacheduled. I got the job.
To this day, I think would not have gotten this security analyst job if I didn’t follow up politely and if I had let my anger get the best of me. Attitude is really everything.
Excellent attitude my friend and a lesson for all of us to control our emotions and always assume the best of others. I’m sure you’ll do very well in your job 🫡
Thanks for sharing this my friend
Thanks for sharing mate.
Your videos keep me motivated! I finished my ISC2 Cybersecurity course that you suggested and will be taking the exam this week! I've been so back and forth about going back to what I know or pursuing cybersecurity because I feel like I would not be a qualified candidate, but this gives me some hope. :)
you got this Sib!! if your heart is in cyber, then give it your 100%, persist and then your success will be inevitable. Keep me postef with your progress please! join our discord and connect with the community
This is exactly why I got accepted for a traineeship for the ministry of defense.
I told them I knew nothing but wanted to learn everything because I want to protect those around me after my neighbour unalived himself because he lost everything to a spear-phisher 👌🏽
Excellent answers, wish more people answered witht the same level of honesty :)
This is soo helpful! Its ok to say you dont know during an interview
@@BintGumby 💯
I didn't had any idea how to become a cyber security analyst until I started watching you videos, im still a beginner but since I got all the information from you and since I got the roadmap from you now I know what to study and what to do next and how to become a cyber security analyst, thanks for each and every information your providing through this channel please continue your channel your doing great and thank you again ❤,
glad you found what you’re looking for! can’t to hear about your progress 🎉
I'm brand new to it and looking to start the interview process soon. Thank you for the tips!
Best of luck!
Hi, I am out of my last training in server and network administration, but I really like your mentorship. Just lately I have been more interested and doing my beginners course in the cybersecurity roadmap. Your videos have encouraged me to develop a positive outlook towards my future career goals. Thanks, Chief.
good luck 👏🏻
Subbed for the Richard clip during the communication bit. JK, great video! Very informative. Thanks!
Welcome here :)
You are amazing! ❤ thank you!
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It literally just comes down to being yourself instead of displaying traits you think are worshipped. I've recently been watching you and other content creators for guidance about getting into the field and I appreciate your wisdom!
agreed!
Thank you for this! 🙌🏻
my pleasure :)
Excellent video !
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Hey I would like your advice. I have been a programmer for 20 years and always had an interest in cyber security so I am thinking of doing it. There are lots of good reasons I should do it, but there are some personal reasons I am not sure about it. So I would like your opinion. Reasons I should do it first, well I would like a remote job, I have a technical mind (built my own 2D Game Engine), I understand security at a high level (enjoy reading about types of attacks). Good at teaching myself, don't need a pat on the back(I did see your other video) I know I would be good at it. But, I have been staring at a computer screen 10+ hours a day for 20 years. Its starting to affect my mind / soul? I can work in high pressure environments, but I just have this feeling like I have not been spending enough time in the real world enough(its hard to describe this feeling)? So now I like to have a break for a few minutes after every couple of hours at the computer, and I go for several walks a day just to get fresh air. Are there many or any cyber security jobs which are either part time, or don't involve staring at a screen for several hours without a break. For example maybe some of the work could instead involve talking to people or drawing out plans / thinking? Or for a part time job say 3 days a week I could be staring at the screen all day, but not more days per week. Computer stuff is my main skill but I would like to be able to use my skills in a way where I am not always glued to the screen. I think maybe I could work for some sort of consulting company? I like to talk about security and psychology, social engineering etc. But then would they require security experience? (which I do not have). I think you get the picture. I would like your guidance if you have some ideas.
hey mate, thanks for sharing this, a lot to unpack!
First point is remote work, you have a much better chance at getting that as a (senior) programmer than you are as a cyber sec specialist (specially at a junior level), but it’s also company dependent not role dependent.
I have no doubt you can learn the subject but you will be starting from the bottom which will probably invovle a paycut.
As for starting at a computer screen, that’s something we can’t escape unfortunately. I tried to escape that but focusing on physical hobbies outside of work (like going to the gym) but cyber is an office job. I do consulting which can involve more meetings, its still a desk job.
You sound like a very smart person so I have no doubt that you can do it, I would just question why you’re doing it, as there seem to be underlying issues, such as wanting to reduce screen time
So good! These specific areas I have had to work on and practice to nail in interviews and now I intern as a Security Analyst. Thanks again for your knowledge!
good luck 👏🏻
You are absolutely right ! Recruters use your resume to ask specifique questions about your expérience..So if you lie about what wrote down you can say goodbye to your credibility...
Thank you for your advices Sir😊
exactly! thanks for sharing your thoughts Mouna :)
I am guilty of mistake number two, sometimes I just don't know when to shut my trap. I find myself repeating subject matter or even worse sometimes catching myself slipping personal faults and instantly regret what I said. I try to be concise but then I find myself feeling like I have to cut myself short and it feels uncomfortable. I think a communications skills course is probably a wise bet to be placed into my near future.
we live and learn my friend :)
hello UnixGuy, what do u think about the CPTS? i've been doing it for 3 months now so im too deep in to stop, when i talked about it in the community i've been told thats its harder than the OSCP and more valuable
hack the box is fine, so is OSCP and others. Stick to it and finish it then move on to the next one. Here are others that I recommend for pentesting:
ua-cam.com/video/OR8G_Vi5B1U/v-deo.html
May I know what is that book in the background? Any books you recommend to read related to cybersecurity?
I’ll talk about it in future videos, cyber security is a big topic
thank you that was a great video
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I’ve seen all your videos, they are a great motivation in this moment of “AI taking all the jobs”. I know you recommended an NYU course on coursera, although I was wondering if you have any opinions on the free mooc from the University of Helsinki. It’s called Cybersecurity Base 2023 and it covers an Intro to cybersecurity, Securing Software, cryptography, architectural analysis, penetration testing and a capture the flag competition. Thanks for all the insights!
Hi Agustin, Helsinki is a good university but I haven’t personally reviewed those courses. Could be good, if they’re free, give it a go! maybe don’t delve too deep in the rabbit hole of cryptography as a academic seem to go crazy in math which we never use in the real world
@@UnixGuy Thanks for the response. I will give it a go, I finished the fullstack open with them and it was pretty solid.
@@agustinperes6904 awesome! keep me posted! join our discord and keep me posted :)!
Hey Unixguy, I like your videos. I have a cyber security consultant interview tomorrow. I am going to graduate with a BA of Law and BA of International relations and political science. I also have taught myself how to code basic data structures in python. I know you may not have experience with hiring these backgrounds but could you make a video on these more administrative roles versus the computer science aspect. (for instance privacy officer cert) Thanks!
Hi Bianca, that’s very exciting! the fact that you made it to the interview means you have a great chance! just display your good attitude and willingness to learn and you’ll be solid. Privacy roles are usually filled with people with law degrees so you’d be perfecr for it 👏🏻
Thank you for this video!! Really insightful. I am in the same zone right now. Worked in the Non-IT domain for 16 years and deviating to IT..I completed a SOC Certification.. Preparing for my SOC Analyst L1 interview. I have been striving hard to understand the concepts instead of just memorizing stuff. However, since I am from a Non-IT background it becomes difficult to comprehend to a lot of things.. Could you please give me some advise on how to go ahead with getting a break in the Industry!! Thank you.
the only way to gain that knowledge is by doing hands-on practical work! follow these two:
ua-cam.com/video/LFlsDm8w36A/v-deo.htmlsi=mcSI3HiZTghAHFBy
then do this:
ua-cam.com/video/KvCcbF8DROQ/v-deo.htmlsi=fpYKw0qW_WScYEeJ
Do you think is important have a previous background/experience as backend developer, data base administrator or clooud engineer before getting into this industry? Or there is not need to have experience from other fields previously. I'd like starting my learning process with this, but i came across with some videos talking about it, but the vast mayority just mention that i need learn python and keep going.... I dunno. What do you think?
the background helps but is not mandatory, you need to go through the journey of learning anyway, even if you had prior experience. Start here:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy thanks for your answer
@@Emanuel-yb3qk 👍
honest,straightforward and nit rude. I liked this video. I think I'm ready for my interview tomorrow. I have my Security+ cert and am always trying to learn more. I'm passionate but not cocky at all and I have the attitude that I want to get BETTER. I'm exited and I hope my true genuine nature comes across in this interview really need this job and career to take off.
that’s so exciting!! looks like you have the right mindset, let me know how your interview go!
I really appreciate your videos. They have been super helpful while I explore cyber. You mentioned in another video that you got a degree in Computer Engineering, which is actually something I have been considering even before I knew about cyber security: I think I'm interested in both hardware and software. Is that a degree path you recommend for a career in cyber? It seems like the hardware familiarization would be beneficial for cyber, but maybe Computer Science or another degree would be better suited?
Sorry if you already talked about this in another video that I missed. Thanks.
hey mate, glad you found the videos helpful!
I don’t really recommend computer engineering degrees, they’re very long and are only needed if you want to pursue a PhD or work in the field of micro chips, maybe at a company like Intel, but thise field are limited and I can’t consciously recommend it!
You can learn all about hardware online for free, and the knowledge isn’t as needed as people think! if you want to work in cyber security AND you want to do a degree, then a degree in cyber security is what you need, I explained that here:
ua-cam.com/video/ys-_xQHaYAc/v-deo.html
you can also start learning cyber security online and without a degree which is a lot cheaper in my opinion:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy Thanks so much for the reply!
@@MClapYourHands my pleasure! watch the videos and let me know if you have any further questions!
Currently studying for my Security+ and your videos are a great source of knowledge. Thank you for putting this content out there.
I'm hoping to pivot from my previous helpdesk role into cybersecurity later this year, do you believe having this experience and my security+ will provide a good jumping off point to my first cyber security role?
hey mate, yes helpdesk experience is always valuable! keep working on cers and gain practical skills and that will help you a lot!
check this video if you haven’t already:
How to Escape Helpdesk and move to Cyber Security or Cloud Engineering
ua-cam.com/video/McoZ2HoYqrw/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy Thank you!
@@OMGOODBER 🫡
Hey UnixGuy, I am thinking of approaching cyber security as a hobby. What path/role would you recommend to learn? Is it possible to do it?
hey mate, you can learn from videos and free material, If you wanna learn faster you can start here:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Great content again! In your opionion can you get grc role with no experiance and only certifications?
thanks Alfonso, I mean we have to start somewhere. Whether you have experience or not, if you want to land a GRC role you’ll need to do certifications, so do them whilst you attempt to land a role.
Watch this video for general guidance:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
and this is a specific GRC video:
ua-cam.com/video/s9LDWLfFOp8/v-deo.html
Question for you, I have 2 years of experience in Azure as a DevOps Engineer, and wanted to know since I am familiar with ci/cd pipelines, kubernetes, Docker, Vnets, NSGs, Firewalls, is there an entry level Cyber Security role in Azure or cloud in general, that I can pivot to from my experience?
Also thank you for all your knowledge in your videos, really appreciate everything you do for us!
You can definitely do it! but no reason not to do these certs/projects:
FASTEST way to become Cloud Security Engineer and ACTUALLY get a job - UPDATED (2024)
ua-cam.com/video/zFFMhpCLJi0/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy thank you so much for your reply! I’ll definitely check out this video and may have more questions if you don’t mind.
I struggle with communication sometimes. My brain just fizzles out on occasion, maybe due to long periods of stress or overuse, I don't know. But that has cost me a couple of jobs due to a completely flopped interview. Maybe practicing interviews or improving my confidence would help.
yes the more interviews the better you’ll get at it, but also try to talk to more people in day to day life that improves them
Thanks 🙏
Any time Aiden :)
Hello UnixGuy, i just wanted to ask you a question, im currently in college doing netwroking and security major and i love cyber and i know what im getting myself into, i know its not hacking or etc... my question is, as a college student, ive been overthinking that someday i might hate cyber and i have a networking degree, i love both cyber and developing so much i love building stuff fixing stuff and keep things secured all of them and i do self studying in those things, but if i changed my mind later on in the future and dont want cyber, with a networking degree can i still be a developer? i know i couldve easily chose cs but i took the risk because i trauly love cyber and im already self studying it but im afraid if someday in future ill randomly change my mind.
do we build stuff in cyber aswell? like devs, do we fix bugs in a code or whatever? Its something ive been wondering for awhile.
hey Tony,
You are overthinking all of this. Just because your degree says ‘cyber’ doesn’t mean you’re pigeon-holed to work in cyber for the rest of your life. You can pivot, learn programming or whatever you want and work in that. A degee is not the end of your journey, its just the beginning. You can do anything within IT really. Yes some cyber specialisations do build things like a security engineer for example.
Enjoy your degree and dont overthink thing
@@UnixGuy Thank you so much for answering me and i appriciate what you told me! , Afterall its true a degree wont stop me from doing other things in IT then just cyber eventho im in a networking field! I just have one small question, what do you recommend me to do to get experience in programming/web/Cyber? People talk alot about bootcamps etc... Are they acually good? And worth my time to improve my skills?
@@CharmingMajor I don’t really recommend bootcamps, stick to doing certifications with a lab component so you get hands-on skills as I recommend in a lot of my videos
@@UnixGuy alright thanks again! Hoping to see more great contents from you
Really interesting
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Hey, youtube subscriber here.
I was just wondering if you could give me tips or pointers going into tech
I am 18 years old, in Scotland 🏴 and I will be starting university in September studying computer science. Do you have any tips in general for that specific first 1-2 years while studying that area?
Also down the line I want to transition into cyber security. My main goals are to get really good in that cyber area, and to earn lots and lots of money.
Would you have any tips for me so I can get ahead of the field, or achieve these goals the early as possible.
Many thanks, aaron
I already answered your comment in a different video
I struggle a lot with going on tangents when answering questions and struggle to articulate myself without fumbling over my words.
How would you recommend someone fixes this?
I found that when you know more about a topic, you can be more brief so my recommendation to you is to follow the roadmaps that I put up on my vidoes and do the practical projects. When people go on tangents is because their understanding is all over the place!
@@UnixGuy Thank you, at the moment I'm focused on wanting to be a Malware Analyst so I think I want a nice mix of Pentesting certs and projects and then a good solid focus on the blue team side
that’s an obscure specialty, I don’t recommend pigeonholing yourself so early. This roadmap
is good for you:
ua-cam.com/video/DRJic8vCodE/v-deo.html
once you finish it, you can go ahead and specialise in ‘malware analysis’
@@UnixGuy I've watched the video and taken on board what has been said. Do you recommend using room like THM as examples of projects and hands on experience? I've completed the SOC Analyst Level 1 path on there.
yeah tryhackme is great
thank you brother
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Unix guy, im 43 years old do you think it's a bit late for me to start cyber security and how challenging do you think it will be for me to land a job! I like your videos big time they really keep me going to pursue my dream. Thanks
Interested as well to know.
Hi Ahmed, changing jobs at any age is hard, even if u were 23, the process is the same. Your age and life experience are very valuable and will help you but you’ll need to put it in the effort and double down on certs and labs. This plan is a good start:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Hello, I am from India. Can you please explain the responsibilities of a cyber security associate in a job? I have an upcoming interview with Cotelligent/Tech Democracy company in Hyderabad for an internship that has the potential to lead to full-time employment as a CS associate. Could you provide information about what I can expect to learn during this internship and on the job?
the answer is here in details:
ua-cam.com/video/HohIYcNd_VM/v-deo.html
Having a good attitude is a crucial but overlooked skill. I don’t want to work with someone who has a shitty attitude no matter how much they know
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Omg I literally have a phone call for my first Cyber Security interview in 7 minutes, I wish I caught this earlier 😭I'm gonna hit play when the call is over and see how I did
good luck 👏🏻
I think you should address that the prevailing advice given by the recruitment/HR side of the equation is to pretty much do exactly what you said you don't like in 1 and 2.
Also, I think any and every part of cybersecurity owes not just potential job candidates an explanation of what's going on and why we are losing the cyberwar (and badly). I think the industry owes society at large some answers to why things are going so poorly, I think the industry has a pretty bad #3 problem.
the video is basically me addressing that, and my opinion is that it’s a bad idea and I explained why, you’re free to choose which advice to listen to :)
I agree it’s nice to get an explanation, but businesses have legal liabilities and technically they don’t owe us anything, but I hear you, I always give feedback.
2:24 I have a natural problem with this through my severe ADHD. I go on tangents not because I've memorized an answer, but because one train of thought relating to the subject will inevitably link itself to another train of thought that assisted in the previous thought process, and I end up explaining myself down a rabbit hole that can seem very much over-verbose in explanation. As much as I do to try to remediate this problem, there isn't much of a solution in the long run for neuro-divergent types who utilize this thought process to interact with their daily environment.
sorry to hear that! are there medications to help with ADHD?
What is the best path to go to if you want to at home?
the same path as everyone, working from home depends on the company not the job. Start here:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Sir I'm pursuing BTech in electronics and telecommunication engineering. Can I pursue MSc cybersecurity after some beginner certifications in cybersecurity ???
yes you can, but I recommend you follow this cheaper path:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Thank you sir🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@narayanpatil7011 🫡
As a fresher, can i land a remote job outside of my country(im from india), and is it nessecary to have certificates like CEH, sec+, etc, as a student I cant pay for those certs as they are expensive, I have done the certs like google cybersecurity cert and few udemy courses and i feel Im good with basics of cybersecurity. And can you suggest few sites to apply for these jobs.
no those are not enough, supplement with these projects:
ua-cam.com/video/LFlsDm8w36A/v-deo.html
I made the mistake of interviewing for soc roles as a experienced engineer, fixing stuff and building stuff for an infosec program isnt the same as doing soc work even tho I worked in a soc to cover while as an engineer :/
yes It is a different skillset but you can build the skills by doing these courses:
ua-cam.com/video/wLgkX6F3ZDA/v-deo.htmlsi=PwB36AzHgA_vOR7Z
I saw on indeed a company that asks for 3 years of proven experience in cybersecurity and a bachelor degree in computer science for a cybersecurity role and they offered a measle 40 K a year then I looked at dishwashers job offerings some were offering up to 25-27.5$ an hour which is way more than the cybersecurity stunt of a job.
yeah thats odd, 40k is pretty low. Although, that 40k job can be used to learn skill that will lead to much higher salaries, while the dishwasher job will peak at $27 an hour
@@UnixGuy I am trying not to out them ,may still use them for an internship.
@@jovictor3007 👍
this is so damn funny bc the SQL injection was LITERALLY what i brought up and lied about hahahahaha XD
Lol no need to lie, you can just learn the topic instead, this will make you a lot more confident (and capable..)
Yes i want to learn more about cybersecurty to help my country and fellow pilipino from danger of hackers
good luck
Greetings, please can I get a detailed road map for ethical hacking/pen testing with zero knowledge in cyber security .
you left the same comment on 5 different videos 🤦🏻♂️ here’s the video, not hard to find:
ua-cam.com/video/8K7iAJ9BNl0/v-deo.html
@@UnixGuy ok thanks a lot, sorry I had to drop multiple comments in different video it's just so you notice it. I really appreciate ❤️. Thanks a lot
@@UnixGuy thanks
It's true. And obviously companies want the best of the best, and lying is never the choice. But, what if "you" (the interviewer) just gives a chance for the most communicative people? Because some of us know how to learn and never give up, and that's everything to thrive. One cannot improve if not given the chance. I know that this could apply to everyone, but, in an interview, the interviewer always knows who they are talking with, if it's a guy with experience or a communicative and interesting one. Just give an opportunity to the ones who really really desires them.
yeah you are right, companies need to give chances to everyone!
If someone doesnt communicate well, they need to improve on that, it’s not set in stone!
Watch this:
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Sir I have one more doubt. I now have the opportunity to study bsc cyber forensics. Should I go for it? I am really interested in the field but have no idea about the job opportunities
I talk about my experience in forensics here, if it’s something you like I don’t see why not:
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I am extremely interested in it sir but I don't know about the job opportunities. Will there be enough job openings in this field sir?
@@alankunjumon2771 yes it’s a high growh field
Can cybersecurity certified CC ISC2 get me a junior level job?
you probably need more than that! do these:
ua-cam.com/video/LFlsDm8w36A/v-deo.html
Is it necessary to learn cryptography for a career in cybersecurity?
Nope not at all!
Can I get an internship opportunity to learn, please?
they’re hard to come by, I recommend you follow this plan to improve your chances of landing one:
ua-cam.com/video/ug_ruisDUXc/v-deo.html
Thank you sir
you welcome Prashanti 🫡
@@UnixGuy this vidéo is really interesting! 👌I have completed 2 years of studies in cloud security, with 22 technical courses in different areas of IT, but the course on protection, security, and firewalls did not really cover the cybersecurity concepts that I am interested in. I have always been drawn to cybersecurity. After finishing my program, before starting the internship process, I bought a 30-hour cybersecurity course from beginner to expert and Ethical hacker ceh on Udemy to understand the concepts of IT security and practice at home on Kali Linux. For example, performing brute force attacks on Ubuntu Server, Windows 7, and Windows XP, and sql on kali to practice how to protect against sql injection……simply to understand what I am doing. Obtaining security certificates without practical experience through real projects and personal labs would not be good for me. Therefore, I am trying to master everything because I realized that the job market is dominated by IT security and the cloud. This is why I dedicated a month before my internship to learning new skills, and I found someone who will offer me an internship in cybersecurity. Now the big task will be the interview. I wish to get advice for a cybersecurity internship on what I need to know to help me prepare well for my interview while staying natural, as this will really help me prepare well. Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide.
Yo I know what a SCADA is, can I get a job?
"What's a SCADA?" was the meme for my cyberpatriots team back in highschool
I had candidates who were allegedly experienced who haven’t heard of SCADA…
@@UnixGuy That is so funny.
@@_Sporkz_ 😂
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Always remember: one interviewers don'ts are another interviewers do's.
agreed!
Which one of his points could possibly be construed to be positive characteristic in an interview?
@@frabsurdity Easy. "Long winded explanation (2:57)" is just a pejorative way of saying "detailed explanation," which is what a lot of interviewers prefer. And not only does this guy contradict what other interviewers say, he contradicts himself. He says he's frustrated when he asks a "simple question that demands a single answer (2:23)" and gets a "long winded explanation" but is also unsatisfied when he gets a single answer and has to ask "deeper questions (0:38)." Good luck getting into this guy's head and figuring out where the sweet spot is. Also he wants you to talk about you skills in a very particular way which typically should exude confidence but not arrogance; good luck figuring out where he draws the line. And if he talks about having a problem with candidates whose bosses didn't "appreciate their skills (4:09)" that may be a red flag suggesting he's on the wrong side of that dynamic in his own workplace. Note that he never questions the candidate's skills, just how the candidate values his own skills. There are plenty of interviewers that would like to hire a skilled candidate who left their last job for want of feeling appreciated. In fact many headhunters are looking for exactly that.
In conclusion, one interviewers don'ts are another interviewers do's.
Can you help me get a job in cyber security.
I am the best in the business.
all the help you need is in my videos. watch the videos please.
which country do you think hires cybersecurity expats the most
USA
No idea
The US, by far.
Small and rich video as usual. Where were you 15 years ago? :) .thank you for being straight to the point.
Thanks Mo, I was working as a newbie and I was making all those mistakes that I talk about 🤣
Can you share LinkedIn profile name
click on the about page and you’ll find it
@@UnixGuy ok
This new microphone so bad too bro . buy a high quality one.❤
Really? I haven’t had complaints about it before! I’m gonna look into it…
Actually, the voice is really clear. Are you sure the problem is not at your speakers? I asked several people and they said its clear
I know bro words and sound clear. but its too sharp. i think its not your real voice.
@@aramabbass yeah we use filters to make the voice clear.
I got two roles memorizing questions and answers
congrats on the roles, that your choice
@@UnixGuydon’t worry I still knew what I was talking about. Unfortunately in both cases it was just an hr person so they had no technical knowledge 😂
then I would say you got the role because of your skills rather than memorising! Not all interviews are techcial, eitherway happy for your accomplishments 👏🏻
Tell me about dress code
professional, shirt and pants