I have been reading and watching videos trying to understand where to start on this path, i can confirm this is best video i found so far.. Many many thanks indeed, keep it up
Man, you have boosted me very much. Thanks a lot. An year ago, started with zero knowledge and learnt using Kali Linux & Tools, Networking, Python and was going through how some attacks(XSS, SQL injections,etc.) are done... I always had this doubt, "AM I GOING IN THE RIGHT WAY? WILL I BE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO CYBERSECURITY?" Today, your video made my day. Thanks for all the videos and the DISCORD channel. I just joined it yesterday. It's really coool.
I'm so excited , i've decided i want to get into pentesting, cracked and hacked a couple of things when i was a kid , have the basic knowledge since i grew up next to a pc. Love to do IT stuff even when I'm a print operator. I have ITF+ and A+ exams in 2 weeks. Hope will be able to get a job in London where i can learn a lot fast :) Wish me luck
Hey buddy, really loving your videos! I’m a 43 year old looking for a change of career and your videos have really inspired me to get my ass into gear. Studying ccna at the moment, but following your pentest videos to keep fuelling my appetite to become a pentester. Thanks brother
This is me all the preferred skills TCM had when he started apparently. ✅ 33y/o, 8 years clean from drugs and crime, I just resigned as a cabinetmaker to be a full time pen tester, I have triplet 8 year old boys, and I’m ready to give them what they deserve… homelab is finished, I’m starting BBP and putting in applications left and right. It got to the point where I couldn’t work, take care of triplets, and study all in one day. So luckly I have support that will let me quit my job as a cabinetmaker and fully dive into a career, where I can continue to grow. Wish me luck on reinventing myself for the 3rd time in my life.
I'd be glad to see good books from beginner to advance. Different tools enumeration that you use on a dayli basis, burp, nessus, msf, etc. Keep the good work, it's clean and certainly appreciated.
This is an amazing video, thank you sm you should make a video on more about your life story with hacking/pentesting an how you managed to get your foot into the door in the cyber sec world
The Cyber Mentor what do you think about getting a college bachelors or masters degree in computer science? Then getting certifications for your specialty??
Just found you channel and will be doing your 15 hour course! One of the things that makes you a really big draw for me is your background. You mentioned transitioning from a career as an accountant to a hands-on cyber security professional. I actually work in public accounting (Big 4) as a Senior IT Auditor and have done so for over a decade. Prior to that I did two years of basic systems administration (application servers and some light network and database administration) and did a couple of years of help desk in college. Would love to see a video on how you made this career transition. I would very much like to make this transition myself. Last year I signed up for, and am currently pursuing, a graduate level in IT Security though Kennesaw State University. At the end of the year I will be 2/3 of the way through it and will complete it in December 2020. I currently hold the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, however want to move from IT Audit into something more hands on technical. Would love to get your take on the best way to do this and how you transitioned from accounting to cyber (hands-on). Thanks for the Great Video! Very much appreciated! All the best man!
man your living my dream :D... my IT life so far: helpdesk, servicedesk, on-site support engineer, IT-operator, and i hope to go to pentesting soon, but money is a issue at the moment XD.. but not giving up!
Thank you for this video. I am currently going through a career change and cyber security has always peaked my interest. Now I have the resources I need to get my certifications and hopefully land this career.
Thank you for the video, i'm just starting down the path of Cyber Security. I'm starting with my Security+ right now. I have been in the I.T. field for 20 years. I was a network operations engineer in my last job. Excited to hopefully grasp and become a good penetration tester.
This was an awesome video you talked about. I started out the same way with help desk and moved up. Have the same issue at work everyone just wants to collect a paycheck and not learn unless they are told too. I'm more driven to move up and learn. If you're not learning you are not growing. That's what I tell people all the time. Towards the end of the video, the only one things I might have a problem is talking to people. Explaining thing some times hard for me since I jump around so much. Another thing I might have trouble is writing the report. I know that's a big deal and stuff. I'm working on my grammar but it scares me. I know some people use templates and just write something simple but I don't know if that's enough when dealing with companies. besides that keep up the great work.
Im 15yrs old ive been trying learn hacking. Ive already made my own malware using msf which I modified. Now im trying to learn Python Language. This vid is very helpful
I’m 46 and been building my own PCs since my early 20s. I’ve done help desk, s/w training and lecturing in IT skills. But now I’m a priest with several churches but that’s not working out as I hoped, plus I long to go back to IT. So I’m teaching myself CCNA and using the internet to learn cyber security. I just hope I’m not too old.... Big thank you for your video and work 🙂 And now I have more books to buy! 😁
First video of your's that Ive watched, absolutely great content man! You thoroughly and thoughtfully explained all your talking points and you were very blunt and honest about the field and its realities, I will definitely be watching more of your videos!
Thanks for this! I was feeling discouraged for the last month, but this cheered me up. No working experience in this, no certs, no money for certs, but every skill you mentioned and definitely a huge drive to make this work mid-term. Except for anything involving web apps (I know absolutely nothing about web app hacking). Heading for web app pentesting next. Cheers!
Hey man really appreciate the video, Finally found a video/ channel that gets straight to the point. I’m a software engineer trying to make the jump to pen testing and was having a hard time trying to figure out what the path to make the jump was.
This is really valuable content. Thank you! I am in my process of A+, after N+ and Sec+. I am on my way, path is visualized. After this year and the CompTIA trifecta, definitely going for eJPT and then CySA or OSCP. I can not wait to learn more and get into the field! Thank you again for such great content
@@Fluxten Rather well, Along with the trifecta, got the ITIL, studying towards Project+ and next Pentest+ and future looking bright with new job coming along. Can not take anything away from CompTIA but home labs and motivation to be better are most important.
Very helpful. Trying to break into the field. I know most of the stuff you mentioned, and not just finished 3 Comptia Certs cause most people ask for them. Problem is here in Europe the hr departments mostly ask for a college degree. Dropped out on second year of CS: slow and boring af. It’s a 4 year program here. Any tips would be great, i don’t mind studying all day, i love this stuff! Have an amazing day! ✌️
Awesome content! It will help me set some goals for what I need to focus on to meet my goals. I started out as a lineman with Pac-bell 32 yrs ago and i worked my way up to software engineer. I am re-tooling for automation/AI & cybersecops or whatever they are calling it now. I see customers want you to know everything and do 1 stop shopping when they hire you. Thanks.
Thank you for this video. I want to change field and your video gave me good resources to lean upon. Your video plus the RTFM and BTFM will anchor a stable career path for myself.
I really enjoyed coming back and watching this video, I'm working helpdesk, loads of complacency really want to get away from it. Always love your videos and your down to earth perspective :)
Very well explained, detailed and it covered everything that is needed. Probably the best video I v seen so far on the subject. Great work, very informative! I v checked some of the other videos you posted, and all I can say - bravo! Keep up the good work! I subscribed, of course.
Greetings Cyber. Brand new to the channel. Great content. In regards to CySA+, just took it passed, now studying Pentest+. No experience at all in this field, but I feel these 2 certs can help me cover down on the basics.
Did you do the Network+ or security+? And did you have any experience before studying for the certs or did you come into it literally brand new? And since it’s been a year since this comment did you get a job in Cybersecurity?
I am at a stage in my career where I had to give up my job due to relocation . Now I have realised the tech world has moved way ahead and what I did is really not relevant anymore.Functional Managers in IT are an extinct species. In a way I did realise this fact and got my Masters in Cyber Security a couple of years back. I found out that hardcore technical skills are necessary. Iam now about to step into the world of pentesting and am going to follow the ejpt , Oscp path. Maybe even the Ecppt before I take the Oscp. Like many out there I don’t come from a programming background. I am taking baby steps learning python and am going to crank it up now.For people like me out there looking to make a mid career change I would like to say, don’t get disheartened and keep at it. It is never too late. I had a fellow student in my Masters course in her mid fifties and that was very motivating. Knowledge never goes to waste. As he said in this video , if you like learning then there is nothing that can stop you 🙂. All the best to those looking to get into pentesting.
Oh my goodness.. Thank you for this.. I am a non technical information security officer and I've just realised that a technical background or an above average tech knowledge is so necessary in finding roles in infotec... I have been so discouraged but now trying to do all I can to augment my GRC knowledge with technical skills.
@@UKjaydee what are you focusing on in your studies. Just to get some ideas as I want to focus on GRC to. I am currently going to start working on the CISM besides a pentest cert. CRISC later for a more focused Risk management approach.
I recently completed my high school and want to be an ethical hacker. And guess what, your courses and videos on RU-vid are helping me very much. And want to ask you one more thing what should I do after completing your course other than the certifications because I like to learn through online platforms rather than by reading books. Hope you will reply. Thank You for this kind of stuff. :)
There are many people telling that there is shortage of Ethical Hackers all over the world. While some say that they have the skills but are still not able to switch jobs. What do you think on that ? What have you seen around you?
great job..keep it up; wish u all the best. i'll be thankful if let me add something there are 5 right pathways to become an ethical hacker or a pentester..it depends on your budget #1 sans institute (under..graduate and masters degree in penetration testing) #2 giac certifications (penetration testing path..7 certs) #3 elearn security certs (6 certs) #4 offensive security certs (5 certs) #5 ec council certs (4 certs) notice: if you don't have a foundation knowledge in computers you should take (comptia A+) first. again..you are a great person
congratulations man on your career trajectory, you've advanced fast, would be fascinating to hear a bit more details on your transition, just curious how old are you?
Thank you. I'm 30 now. You can read a bit more on the journey here: veteransec.com/2018/09/11/how-i-landed-my-first-infosec-job-in-a-competitive-market-advice-and-takeaways/
well,this was a great video for me,i too don't wanna remain where i am today,i want a new challenge,i am a Police officer and i now need a new challenge,being a penetration tester,its gonna be really hard i believe ,been using windows my whole life and now learning to use Linux it's quite a challenge,the command lines yeah but i will get there.........thank you
Hy, very informative video. Few questions - What is the current demand for Cyber Security professionals now? - What will be the prospects of this field in coming 4 to 5 years ? - Name top 10 countries where Cyber Security professionals are & will be in high demand ? Thanks
Thank you very much for this informative video, I am currently a Technical support student at college in Scotland and recently i have applied for Ethical Hacking degree course in Abertay University. My question is will my degree help me out a lot in this field to find a first job in IT as a ethical hacker or would i still have to get an IT support job first after i complete my degree (I am going to be 20 this year). Thank you once again hope to see more videos like this in the future, best regards Sebastian
Whats your opinion on Cyber Security bootcamps ? Recently started one and really like it as I'm learning a lot, but havent commited yet because I'm still in the ''trial'' course, the ''extended'' course runs at $15,000 and is about 9 months long. Course list is : Trial Course Windows Server 2012 Lynux Fundamentals Cisco Cyber Defender Cyber Infrastructures Introduction to Python Career Services
So, does this bootcamp come with cert vouchers and work towards specific certs? Also, what are you wanting to be when you grow up? This looks like it kind of touches around a lot of different areas, with a main focus on networking/defense. If you want a job as a SOC analyst, this may be an okay place to start. Do they have placement numbers and salaries? I'm always wary on bootcamps because you can achieve the same results in your own time for a lot cheaper. This is given that you are self-motivated and can learn on your own. Some people only learn in classroom settings.
Hey thanks for the reply ! No vouchers, but they are saying it prepares you for 7 certs : CCNA Security CCENT COMPTIA SET+ LINUX LPI ESSENTIAL MCSA CCSP The claim is that post graduation you should be able to get an entry level job in the cyber security industry, starting around $80k, but the class is fairly new, so I havent been able to find grads. They are saying the curriculum was put together but their research asking employers exactly what they look for @@TCMSecurityAcademy
You are the only one whom I like the most for getting new advices of penetration testing. I want to take oscp but I am a complete beginner. So first I am taking ejpt , then probably I will be in pentesters lab and hackthebox. Is this a right way??
Awesome video! Currently looking for my next position in IT. Debating either Network Engineer or Pen Tester route. I feel like either route it'll be same learning curve, sounds like you worked both too! I do like that with Pen Tester you work with people. Whats your advice to someone who's debating between those two options?
Hello, would you recommend the Ethical Hacker Practical as an starting point on the pen test path or maybe the ejpt (as you mentioned you heard good reviews).Have you heard anything about that CEH Practial? What would be your certification to go from someone to jump on this field for the first time. Amazing videos btw, you have my full support
Thanks for the kind words. Skip the CEH entirely unless you work in DOD 8570/government work. Look into eLearnSecurity's PTS and PTP. Look into the OSCP after that. Thanks for the kind words :)
I will at some point. A lot of the techincal stuff gets really niche and loses viewers. I still will make them, but the audience appreciates some of the more beginner stuff.
I would like to know how will the CySa certification will help... People focusing on what exactly in cyber security will be benefited by the certification. Please help me with the query.
