Go for it mate, it should serve as an introduction to information security, and you can use it to wave one year off the experience requirements of CISSP and CISM as I explain in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Uv4AHFu-uR0.html
@@UnixGuy Thank you for the solid motivations in your videos, I just got my CC, please do I still need to do the security+?. I have just started Google Cyber Security. Just checking to make sure I'm on the right track.
I’ve been in IT for 11 years. I can absolutely agree to this statement. Certs are more for you and to show what you have learned, not necessarily to land a job. Get them but also get the experience.
Thank you for not down playing those that have Sec+! It’s not a guarantee but an improvement/booster. You still have to apply and get any side experience as well. I passed my Sec+ 601 as of Dec 21 2023. I also have MC AZ-900 and MC SC-200, and I’m still learning/and trying to continue getting any experience. It’ll just help me stand out and be more marketable for those better or higher paying entry level jobs 🤙🏼
my aim is never to downplay anyone’s achievement! you’ve done a lot of great certs! Here’s a cloud security roadmap to assist you with your journey: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zFFMhpCLJi0.html
I’m a firm believer that if you want to get anywhere in life, you gotta prepare for it. The knowledge within certification preps give you a standing ground towards cybersecurity. Experience and application is what will lead towards employment in the field.
The catch 22 here is you need employment to gain xp, but you must have xp to get employment. The solution is volunteering, working something similar, demonstrating interest through personal projects, or teaching others on social platforms. Social skills are paramount. In the end, your ability to network and form relationships are your greatest asset to getting ahead in your career.
Cybersecurity is still new and having Comptia security + can give you the advantage of getting job still if they ask other certificate. In large organization still they have cybersecurity engineer who didn’t even have certificates related to cybersecurity.Stick into the basic and having Comptia security + can be an add-on to it for a beginner
Do a job search for ‘cyber’ and you will get more results. Security+ is just an entry level certification for cyber security which is a broad field. This video will explain things further: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GPmVphOqSGY.html
It’s essentially necessary basic information for newbies. I appreciate this. I have to remember it’s not about the certificate, it’s what you learn from it and how you use it.
So many people think “once I get this then I’m done” but people need to realize that computers evolve so much faster than us meaning …you’ll always be learning something new. Even in your dead bed there will be something new you could of learned it’s the beautiful life of I.T.
Makes sense. Thank you. :) Security+ is a great great cert to have in a resume I believe so. I see Sec+ as a boost on the resume to add up to the experience. In my case, I got my Network+ in March and I'm getting experience as IT Technician, I'm planning on taking the Sec+ by December 2022. Although it's not guaranteed, I believe if I have at least 1yr to 18 months experience in this company, plus those 2 certs, that may do something better for me as far as getting into Cybersecurity (or a sysadmin/network admin position). But again, not guarantee like you said. 😅
you will be in a much better place, as your building out your 4 x building blocks (experience, certs, degrees, connections). Do well in your job, and once you finish Sec+ plan to do higher level certs to increase your knowledge
@@vaibhavikulkarni8065 I'm not in cybersecurity yet, I work with IT but I'll say according to what I've been researching: It depends on what you want, I'm assuming you imagine yourself being a Pentester, just like I imagine myself too. So here you go... - Sec+, then eJPT if you know the fundamentals about IT. Or... - If you don't know much about IT and don't have experience, study the A+ and Net+ material (maybe take the exam if you want); do that before studying and taking the Sec+. It might be good to take them in case you want to find a job in IT before getting into cybersecurity, that might help you with finding a job in Cybersecurity in the future. That's what I'm doing.
Successful certification proves to a perspective employer that you put in the effort, study, and the work to accomplish a goal. Some certs are very tough and require a great deal of focus. Over many years of experience, I can tell you that if two qualified people are siting in front of you for a job, you are likely to choose the one who achieved the certificate. Get the hands on and get the paper-you'll be glad you did!
Best option is to get an A+ cert job at a place that has an InfoSec dept., like a college or university. Get experience with tech role, get Sec+ cert and apply when an opening becomes available. They will always hire from within first, even though they are required to list the job externally. My co-worker did it it route and loves working InfoSec. Get experience and then move to corporate position, as education facilities don’t pay well.
I was studying for the A+ about halfway into studying i decided i don’t care im not getting A+ and only focusing on the security and SOC analyst pathway. The A+ doesnt feel cohesive to being a soc analyst anyways. 😅
Facts though, I'm so grateful for my internship 🙏🏾 currently doing some red teaming while I study at college plus Google's cyber-security cert so I have the dual badge . Networking is critical too - it's not what you know all the time it's who you know
I am studying for security blue team level 1 which is a lab based cert that examines on the skills needed it for a junior Soc analyst. It’s $50ish expensive than the Security+ but i just dislike mc exams for testing skills/knowledge most cases.
yeah I prefer hands-on labs as well, I have no experience with blie team cert so I can’t comment on that. Please let me know how it is once you finish, I’m curious to learn
if you’re trying to land a DOD job with telecommunications whether it’s always OSP or ISP it’s a must to have security + if you don’t have this, they will not even pay attention to your résumé so it’s highly recommended to get one if you are interested in doing government work
The only place that security+ basically guarantees a job is on an IT contract on base. And it won’t guarantee good pay. It’s just a minimum requirement for IT work on base
Hi, thankyou for your contents it help me with my learning journey. Currently i am doing CyberSecurity fundamentals by ISACA and said it is recommended to buy the lab package. Would you recommend the lab package?? Thankyou
I’m currently taking the “core” tenets of comptia: a+, network+ and CS+. After these certs should I stick with comptia for more education or branch out to some other educational providers?
Hey brother I know you said you would not recommend the CCNA especially because it is vendor specific. Would you recommend someone to take N+ and combine with Sec+? Just to learn basic networking foundations I also heard 30% of Network + is about Networking security so a lot of overlap. Any advice is appreciated thank you brother.
Hi, Thanks for the great videos, I'm wanting to take cyber security course, what would you recommend. I've done 1st/2nd support but wanting move up the ladder. Thanks
Hi, I think start with security+ and once you pass it, look to specialise. Here’s a playlist of specialisations and cert recommendations: Cyber Security Specialisations ru-vid.com/group/PLdI5VHN89i7XgaT-dWsthpAKOmjAF3gCR
So what would you recommend? I did a 6 month university course intro into Cyber. I work in an isp where we support Cisco, nokia Alcatel lucent, fiber, cable modems, basic cloud stuff like backups with Veeam and work with our NOC. I did the CCNA, jncia and nrs1. Should i do the security plus and the forage projects? Or should I pursue another certificate to help me get into cyber?
Got master degree in finance and a Sec+, no one’s interested in me . Any labs that I can try and start the hands on technical experience? Also, aim for Cyber entry level or IT support? ( currently studying CISA).
@@UnixGuy very much welcome. we thank you. although im now pursuing sec+, its really not guaranteed to land a job, (unless people have a deep background and understanding)
Why don't just study the topics online without taking the cert? Its basic security concepts that can be learn withouth taking the cert. You can do a practical cert instead like ejpt from elearn security
I love eJPT and you are absolutely right. I guess it could be useful as it waives one year of the 5 yrs requirements for CISSP and ISACA certs so there is that
Hello sir, I want to make my carrier in cyber security but I didn't have any idea which certifications should I choose first comptia security+ or comptia network+ or CEH or CCNA please help me.....
Honest question, i am only starting with the security +. I dont have a technical background or anything related to IT. Was this a good choice? I am so confused at this point.
I recommend you watch the videos in this place, it will answer all your questions: Start Here | Get into Cyber Security ru-vid.com/group/PLdI5VHN89i7X932iFp7-M30FM9J8QHqOk
I have 2 years experience in penetration testing but I left my job and moved to uk. Now It is very difficult for me to find job because many jobs asking for certifications like oscp etc...Can you tell me what certification will be better for me to get a job in uk ?? Please reply
no one hands guarantees for jobs for any career, that’s not how the world works. We learn and do training and do our best to maximise our chances of landing a job
@@UnixGuy oh ok gotcha. Yea I’ve been trying to figure out the quickest route to get into the IT industry. I hear a lot of ppl say to get the A+ cert then some say don’t. I have no certs, but have a back ground in low voltage systems. What do you suggest for me to get into IT with decent starting pay to support my family? Thanks
I am currently enrolled in the University of Arizona Cyber Operations program but I also applied to SANS for their Bachelors of Cyber Security and wondered if you thought it would be a good idea to just go to SANS if the cost is about equal? Also, last question sorry and thank you .. is it a good idea to pursue Sec+ to try and get a job while in school? Thank you very much for your time and great videos!
hey mate, I think both options are great, SANS will definitely give you more practical experience so I would choose that! Sec+ is a great choice too :)
@@t3hbolt I'm enrolled in The University of Arizona Cyber Operations too. Starting in Jan of 2023. Good luck to you. Mine is paid for however by my employer so I'm definitely gonna' get that degree since it's free and Arizona is a good program for CS
great, if that’s the case then go ahead and get it. Just know that you won’t gain any real skills with it, it’s fine if u want to tick a box for a specific job. Not all jobs require it….
@@UnixGuy oh I know. I got it already and felt like I just understood terms more but had no more real world skills. My advice was just to people who live in city’s with DoD jobs because they care about it so much.
D.C.? If so, I just moved here and I’m breaking into cyber w a comp sci degree, any tips? Just got the Sec+ too but it’s the only cert so far, currently looking into some Splunk certs
@@Ricocase certs are a structured way to learn a subject, they dont offer guarantees. Watch this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wLgkX6F3ZDA.htmlsi=9LXVyCVQo7KppUJg
it’s the beginning of your learning journey and can be used to wave one year off the 5 yrs experience requirement for CISSP and ISACA certs. Definitely useful and the material is great
@@UnixGuy Is it not a fools errand? Seems like the smartest thing to do is to secure CISSP asap. Even if it only gives you CISSP associate status? seems like it will bypass alot of barriers.
@@SuperHtownswag I mean if you can go for it, alot of people find CISSP too challenging to start with, so sec+ is a good stepping stone before committing to CISSP
@@Tooligan2021helloyouTooligans Well done mate! Watch this video to get familiar with the procesd of getting a job: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GPmVphOqSGY.html then you can watch my playlist of cyber specialisations to help you with a specific path: Cyber Security Specialisations ru-vid.com/group/PLdI5VHN89i7XgaT-dWsthpAKOmjAF3gCR
@@sljonny-e2k no cert guarantees a job. If you want to learn ethical hacking please check this video out :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8K7iAJ9BNl0.html
Uhhh ya unless no one values this cert and the dod training and 3 year certification...this cert is amazing for what it does. And yes, no one is garanteed a job but ive been trying to get a job at chase bank as a teller for 10 years and never get a phone call from banks in general. So if a cert gets in the door assuming i have a good cover letter, interviewing skills, resume, and dm recruiters Id say i like my chances. Nothing in life is guaranteed but in my old field of interest, psychology. I absolutely cant be a therapist without a masters but i can be a it worker without certifications that cost 1 percent of the time and monetary cost of a degree
Is that what you understood from this video? Certifications provide a structured way to learn a topic. A lot more goes into getting a job that just a piece of paper, watch this video to understand the process: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GPmVphOqSGY.html
@@UnixGuy First of all, it's too expensive, $370. Second, it's too difficult. I know personally people who work in IT for 5-20 years and they still cannot pass. Third, every answer can be correct one. Answers are based on best common sense, not logic.
@@omicronceti6063 Sorry I disagree with all your points. It’s an entry level certification, no offense but it’s a very basic introductory certification to cyber security. The people you know with 15-20 yrs of experience may have basic IT support experience, that’s not a bench mark. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I’d question the resources you used, and how well you studied. Perhaps you may benefit from taking universitiy classes in-person with a good teacher. Instead of blaming the exam, seek why you faied it (3 x times). Having said that, do what you think is best for you - Good luck, I’m not going to go in endless Internet debates
nope, but I know people with this line of thinking of “if this doesn’t guarantee me a job then it’s a scam” . The solution for this is to simply not spend time or money learning anytbing and just do minimum basic jobs that require no skill
@@UnixGuy Hey man, I'm in grade 12 and I'm extremely interested in becoming a prolific Cybersecurity expert. Are you supposed to be working on these certifications while at university or after you finish your education?
it can help a lot. but a lot more goes into getting a job than a cert. This is a plan that can help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ug_ruisDUXc.html
