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What do you recommend for someone who doesn't know or hasn't studied coding or any technology. but have a passion for it. (those who struggle learning may need a place to start). Also what about people who have social anxiety.
A year ago, I completed an online course for Cybersecurity Technologist and passed all CompTia certifications from ITF+ to Pentest+. Currently, I work as a Security Analyst, and I would not have obtained this job without these certifications.
Hi@@LesBNVibes sure, I started with the beginner certification from CompTIA ITF+. From there, I progressed to CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, and Pentest+. I also have several free certifications from Microsoft.
Glad I stumbled upon this interview. I’m 38, a local truck driver from California and I need a lifestyle change. I’ve always been interested in computers and have been eyeballing IT and cybersecurity lately. I’m hungry for a change, better work/life balance and time with my kiddos. I know it won’t be easy but technology seems very promising. I just wish I knew people in the field for support but I’m sure I will meet people along the way. I appreciate you posting this video! Cheers!
Man . I though you talking about me wan you say 38 yrs old family guy with a kiddos and also truck driver … so let me know please how you wanna start your journey I’m need change too bro
Good luck, guys! I've been trying to land a helpdesk position for over a year now, constantly learning alongside. There have been opportunities, even offers, but they were all too far away. My enthusiasm hasn't waned, in fact, I'm eagerly anticipating it more than ever. Don't give up, even when it seems tough at times!
Started from the bottom. I first started with a college degree and CompTIA A+ cert. Got my job doing support for tablets, computers, and the likes. Built custom images, RMA, fixed internal computers, and worked with customers over the phone. Got my Network + and then worked for an engineering company. I did internal IT stuff. Setting up servers, Security Scans, Repairs computers, and sell a program. Then I learned coding, got a C Language cert and coded my own site with HTML, CSS, and JS. I worked at some other companies as a desktop support tech and a server tech. After that I got my security + certification and started working my way up the ladder. Next is Pentest + and other experiences. I want to SELL Tech, security, and stuff like that. MSP stuff. Money stuff.
Having multiple certs without experience is not a red flag. It shows that individual is passionate and has the aptitude for the job. It also shows they learn quick. It's always the ones without certs, that don't apply themselves, that have the sht take of it being a red flag.
Everyone in the field Ive talked to sees it as a red flag. At the end of the day Esperance is KING! certification are great for your next job but you need to be leveling up your jobs with your certifications at the same time.
Very useful information. I am about 2 months in my job searching journey in Cyber and I was lost in the beginning trying to figure out my path. Wish I had found this when I started. I am also former military and I was an air traffic controller. Ben in tech now off and on for over 10 years as desktop support, helpdesk, hardware break and fix and now work as IT Tier II analyst. Here's the kicker I have a Sec+ cert with zero cybersecurity experience. I was able to take my IT knowledge, passion and hitting the books hard and pass the test. I am now taking prep courses in full stack and also THM to build my skills and get hands on experience with labs and projects. My biggest challenge now is building my resume. I will definitely be reaching to Jack on LI and maybe even Twitter/X. Thank you for this video.
Thank you Jack Reedy for that advice at the end, its super important not to sacrifice everything right away and understand that its a marathon. I've been struggling with this trying to shove my way into the field but I need to take a step back and be patient.
I am so happy I found this youtube channel. I don't know anyone in cybersecurity so finding this video answers so many questions on how to get into IT. I struggle right now with over-studying because I have that drive. But like you said, "It's a marathon, not a Sprint." After watching this video I know it is okay to start at Helpdesk for a year to build experience and soft skills. Im currently in college for Cybersecurity and his story about the interview he had with a college graduate that didn't apply any of his experience made me realized that can be me. So I have a plan to keep studying for my Security+ and apply to the helpdesk while finishing up my BA. Thank you for this awesome video! I feel like I have a virtual mentor.
I tried the trad path. I had to bail on my first private industry help desk job. I realized 6 months in that I was being under-paid (vastly, deliberately) to be essentially Project Coordinator for a flawless very large customer database migration, two of them, involving critical infrastructure upgrades to warm site and hot site with zero downtime. I was dangerously anxious all the time, I couldn't sleep, I was drinking like a fish... it was my subconscious mind banging on the thick dividing glass, "Get out!" It took me a minute to consciously recognize The Swindle and how I had been rope-a-doped. My direct supervisor was an awesome dude, but his boss knew exactly what was happening and even sassed me on the way out the door! I was nothing but polite, because well that's just one way to win. Always be nice. Roadhouse rules, if you will. Enrolled in a very decent paid Cyber Security five month plus program, got hands on, got Security+, and boom landed something above SOC Analyst. My weird yet beefy resume helped somewhat. TL;DR many varying paths lead to Cyber, a very hot field with insane demand right now. Newbies - aim for SOC Analyst 1, get hands on (even with a home lab which is a way to gain skills), get Security+ (HR is looking for that one), apply to 50 to 100 a week, take the first offer. In a year, you can go anywhere and into any specialty. Personalities and capabilities will vary, but some folks can do a complete end run around the usual A+ then Network+ grinder. And let us speak plainly: the help desk meat grinder weeds out so much untapped talent that would be great in the SOC Analyst or Sales Engineer or whatever cyber specialty role. So maybe stop weeding out people by feeding them to the meat grinder? Because we have a very large--and growing--talent shortage and the adversary ain't exactly in snooze mode as Microsoft Azure AD engineers may attest... 73s
I agree with not job-hopping so often. However, sometimes employees leave for better training and not money. I find myself in that boat. My first two jobs have been crappy in the training and documentation department. On paper, I’d look like a job-hopper, but the employer doesn’t take the reputation hit of being disorganized or toxic. Do what’s best for you.
Thank you for this, I am currently a truck driver in the environmental waste industry, I feel stuck as well. I feel as if there is nothing more to being a truck driver. Everywhere is the same. When you said you were a bulldozer operator making good money but you were bored, that really hit home. I want to get into this because I am interested in cybersecurity, I have a few connections and I’m starting to look into some free education and watching videos like this. Looking forward to my journey and getting further into the field
17:34 This is because colleges focus more on breadth than depth for their IT-related degrees. They touch on so many subjects, many being outdated, but then never dive into them further. To get an idea of how bad my colleges curriculum was (just graduated 2023): Active Directory, a service nearly 98% of organizations use, was not taught at all. I learned most of what I needed through studying for certifications and projects, ended up just completing college for the HR check.
I disagree. There are plenty of colleges that teach things relevant to the workforce. SUNY FLCC’s cybersecurity and networking program (online) is top notch and is lead by J. Wiseman, a prominent author for networking and cybersecurity books. Look him up. He aligns the program to industry standards. Another great school is FIU (online) and they allow their engineering students to create two concentrations for their degree and they also align to industry standards. So, the courses you take help for certain certifications. FIU has various cyber concentration such as cyber defense, networking, cybersecurity and digital forensics. FIU has strong ties to DC, the DoD and major employers like MITRE, google and Microsoft. I am finishing my degree at FIU online and love it. Two of my courses thus far have helped me get my net+ and sec+. I had two security related internships thus far with major employers. It really depends on the school you go to.
Incredible interview, thank you for your words of wisdom. I am excited and eager to begin my career in Cybersecurity, but I recognize I have such a long way to go in order to even land a job in a help desk role let alone cyber. I'm working on a Cybersecurity Bachelor's from my University that is an accredited NCAE-CD school, I don't have any certs yet, and the most experience I have gotten so far is a Student Worker job I worked in for 9 months, where it was what I could best describe as "Junior Help Desk" so it's been a challenge to even land a Help Desk job. I do have an Associate's degree in Computer Info Systems but still, no one had hired me YET. I hope that everyone reading this is able to achieve their goals, and if you read this and can relate I would appreciate knowing you and I are in a similar boat. Thanks all and take care.
Watched this in September last year and it opened a whole new world for me. Thanks for what you do. Definitely have to go through your channel and check out the rest of your work because today I almost went crazy trying to find this video.
What he said about how the marines recruiter acted is so accurate 🤣. I’ve always loved computers and tech but never fully dove into the aside from some computer science in college but I have friends that got their certs and are doing well for themselves so I recently began all the courses and classes to get certified. Thanks for the helpful information! ✊🏾
I was a network engineer for 7 years twenty two years ago and back then once you were hired they didn’t give healthy raises at all to keep someone at the company. Sadly you had to apply at a different company to get any decent raise. We’re talking $6000 a year raise versus $35,000-$40,000 raise switching companies. To me the telecommunications companies didn’t care about losing someone with talent and ambition. I hope if I get into cyber it’s different.
Bro this video hits home. I have 3 little ones as well and i have a job that pays over 6 figures but i come home late at night every day. The weekends go fast and back to it again on Monday. I am 34 years old and i need to make a career change for them and myself. I am hopeful that with the right tools and hunger and i can take 2 steps back for a better future.
Been doin the school route for cybersecurity got net+ and sec+ knocked out but my last class was pentester, loved that class so that’s the route I wanna go. Gonna be hard to get into it
Minute 14:00 is extremely motivational also... Jack's a badass too! Put the entry-level time in after A+, and crack the CompTIA books towards your Net+ & Sec+, then decide on CySA+ or PenTest+ work🤔p.s...Jack seems like a killer professor and INE sounds great too! On to the next vid on eJPTv2.
Communicating in interviews is so critical but it's so easy to mess it up. I've definitely felt the blank before. My first helpdesk job, I completely blanked out in the interview and started talking about building automated farms in Minecraft 😂😂 STILL GOT THE JOB
Everything is transferrable and relatable. It is almost a sales & marketing tactic for which typically introverted tech nerds (like me) may not realize at first, but once seen in this light, changes The Interview process forever.
Awesome video! No joke I have seen hundreds of videos for getting into cybersecurity and this is easily one of the top ones 👌🏼. I started my journey a year ago and I would have loved this info then!
First and formost thank you for this video. I wish I had found it seven months ago before starting the Google Cybersecurity Certification. Currently, I am frustrated with the lack of hands-on experience and how difficult it is to acquire it. I am angry with myself for not planning it out better. I just wanted to thank you again for this helpful video. I am going back to the drawing board, but I am excited to explore more of your content and information.
Took a while off from Cyber due to mourning the loss of a dearly loved friend. I love SecITGuy's contributions especially from the Cyber insecurity streams.
I just want to thank you both for this video. I've learned a lot from this. I'm currently in the process of trying to break into Cybersecurity. I'm coming from background experience of 9 years Medical in the Air Force. It's quite the switch but I'm excited about it. The whole certs thing is definitely relevant to what I'm dealing with. I have my Security+ and an active Secret clearance but no real hands on experience. I've also got Google IT Support Cert and Google Cybersecurity certs but still not enough experience. I needs hands on work. I'm going to look for projects/homelabs etc to work on now. I want to feel more comfortable in interviews such as Jack Reedy said. Thank you again.
Thank you Sirs. Alot of awesome advice. But what hit home was the sharing of humble beginnings, the how and why you started this journey and to become where you guys are at now. That is gold and gives motivation to someone who is just taking baby steps in this industry.
It’s crazy I’m 34 and have been looking for a career change thought about cyber security and this popped up. I’ve always had a interest in computers and coding. I’m just starting to look into this field seems a bit overwhelming at first glance but it’s sparking my interest
@TheBeardedITDad I'm almost 22 i just graduated from art and want to change my career path but it is overwhelming as it is a huge change. I know nothing about IT and networking. Should I go for a+ first and apply for a help desk job for the experience as a start? Is it possible for someone like me that has not a single knowledge about tech? Sorry if I sound noob that's cus im new to all this
@@TheBeardedITDad so my question would be do I get into a program where I get my A+ and then security + and search for a job at a help desk to get my experience up? It’s a big nerve wrecking since I have no prior experience and coming into as a clear canvas.
@thebetterodds1141 I was studding for my A+ when i got my first job... You dont need the cert to land a job just start putting your self out there and be eager to learn.
This is a great break down because so many people tell you this tell you this lead to so many other paths I enjoy the video thank you for the information in a clear understanding what I been trying to dig research in to
I am a 30 year old going back to school online for a bachelors in Cybersecurity, your videos are phenomenal and do much to alleviate my confusion in this incredibly vast field of study. Bearded IT dads ftw!
For a video targeting to beginners, you use acronyms and industry lingo that makes following along to this video harder than it has to be. But thank you for making this and helpful tips that I could use
When I'm making over $30/hr I'll stop job hopping. Below that I'm constantly in a battle against inflation and bills. That's even with keeping lifestyle inflation in check.
Awesome content and very realistic. Thanks for both of your perspectives and experiences. Planning to get my A+ cet then off to Sec+ to land cybersec role. Currently 1yr in Customer Service and 4yrs in helpdesk
Just started computer science school on Monday. Have always had immense interest in this field but finally took the plunge. This is a very helpful video. I’m such a newbie lol
Awesome interview, I'm looking at getting into IT. My number 1 goal is to get into cybersecurity. Jack broke it down talking about great recommendations not just on how to get there but how to have that work-life balance! Which I believe will benefit an individual's progress. Great Job Beard :) Thank you Mr. BEARD for sharing the content of your journey also.
i started my journey on Cyber security 2 weeks ago these videos and road maps helped me alot, The phrase help yourself first actually was a knoch on the brain i now have 4 certificates watching more videos to get idea on projects. Hopefully if getting a chance i would need consultation at one point.
I just enrolled into a Bachlors program in Cybersecurityand Information Assurance program, which includes 15 certs. So what I'm hearing, is that just getting some certs before I even graduate could land me a job in the field, like you are saying it being a broad spectrum, seeing which way I want to go with it.
Quick question; I’m in IT with the Federal Government and I’m wanting to get into Cybersecurity. My undergrad is in Information Technology; I’m 55-years old and I’m very much interested in going Cybersecurity.. Your broadcast along with KevIT are so very informative.. I appreciate you guys, immensely Very respectfully
Research the Federal Resume Writing Guide, which is a printed book, if you want to stay in that arena. Federal resumes are very different than out here in the wilderness... I heard that they can be seven pages in length. To summarize, you basically take the USA Jobs posting and go bullet by bullet down the requirements answering for each one what you have in your background that fulfills that one job post bullet point. Get into the daily drum beat of monitoring security news, get Security+, get hands on with any one of the various ways, consider building a home cyber lab, live and breathe the stuff if you don't already, do some soft and hard question interview prep, prepare for more clearance vetting, and apply for the Federal job with your thick resume. Good luck!
Def answered the question about CISA. I had no idea where would it or should it be placed on a journey. Not far enough along for a CISSP but CISA instead could be good.
1 year later after watching this, I got my CompTIA Trifecta and CCNA. I am now focusing on getting Blue Team certs while working as a Network Engineer. Thanks for this video sir 😎😎
This is an awesome video! I’m currently in school for Cybersecurity and one of my goals is becoming a pentester or ethical hacker. Just listening about what certifications that recommended has opened my eyes about what certification I need to work on.
I was in Comms, i was more equipment operation side of things but had a lot of buddies in my company that were networkers and all around brilliant dudes. Now i’m in college with Cybersecurity as my Major and I really hope i can be half as intelligent and adaptable as our Networkers were
Excellent interview and informative thank you. I’ve been IT support for a decade so I’m looking forward to changing over to security. I’ve been happy in IT support but nobody seems to want to pay more than 25/hr for support roles so it’s time to change.
I've been in restaurant management for many years..I've also worn many hats in this industry which include maintaining networks, working with point of sale companies, fixing computers. Installing computer systems...I can't just jump into a 30k job as a transition....I need something that is 70k+ just to survive! What's that path look like?
This was very interesting, gave me a different perspective on the industry. It felt real rather than one of those instagram vids. I agree with your perspective on too many certs especially if they are from different focuses, it would throw a red flag because that individual hasn't decided what it is they truely can or want to do.
5:32 gotta love those secret turning points in life where you're disappointed or get something you didn't want then it turns out to be the best thing in the end.
I am currently working in automotive manufacturing. My job has provided a select few people to use a learning & development app, which provides us with free courses, practice tests and labs for a slew of different certifications. I have finished my ISC² course and have started the CompTIA Sec+ course. Considering my work background consists of 10 years in restaurants and now going on 6 months in automotive production, it seems it may be reccomended that I look into getting into the IT field first and shift my focus towards the A+ exam instesd of going head first into Sec+? Maybe 1-2+ years in IT would suffice to then gain a better understanding of the field I'd be interested in the cyber world...
Not only softskills. But I have been out of Geek Squad for over 7 years. Still have not met anyone that holds a candle to a good Agent for troubleshooting skills. But spent almost over 5 years at Geek Squad before I wanted to leave. 6 months later was lead helpdesk for hospital, sic months later was lead helpdesk at 5 star resort. 8 months and I moved to systems analyst at Energy company. % years later I am a Network Security Engineer for a multi national private energy company.
3:37 the Air Force was NEVER in office 😂 Fast forward the Navy got me 😅 Looking to transition post retirement. Soaking as much knowledge as I can now with 4 years left.
Thank you for your service! It's wonderful to see that you're actively seeking knowledge and preparing for your transition post-retirement. Wishing you all the best!
I'm kind of glad about the route I'm going, I know y'all said a degree is kind of less important than certs but the community college I'm going through is teaching courses directly from the CompTIA certs. I just started but I'm already learning the material for A+ and Network+. Next semester I think I'll have Linux and somewhere in the future Security+. While the college courses don't get me the cert at least I'm getting the information and shortly after the semester ends I plan to take the exams to get those certs. As long as I pass the exams I think I'll end the degree platform with up to like 5-6 certs. My question would be after I get through this semester and pass the A+ and Network+ exam should I start looking into jobs to build a resume in tech or should I wait a bit? I have a full-time job already as I'm in my 30's but I'm a cattle rancher so it's not even remotely related lol.
Thanks for this vid, im planning to jump right now in the Cyber Security no matter how hard it is. I will be there in the remote field soon or somehow.
@@TheBeardedITDad currently A+, on the fence if I should follow the CompTia path of Net+/Sec+ or do the google cert/Sec + Blue Team level 1…. Not a whole lot of time to study between the 14 hour days and a toddler lol
I’m from Africa, came to get a piece of the American dream. Studying now for the ComTIA IFT+, then A+, Network+ and finally security+. I currently make 6 figures but working like 75 to 100 hours a week. I’m getting older and that is no longer fun for me. Look for something least physical but more mental. By the way I’m 44 years old. Any advice or recommendations.
I’m 35 years old and I really want to something new. I have no idea about cybersecurity but I want to go through it. Need some changes. I don’t know where to start
I’ve been on the hunt for entry level soc roles and have had luck with several interviews which is great for interview experience (both initial and technical). I have a “bachelors” in cybersecurity, IT certificate, and a lot of self teaching. I thought I’d be able to get into a job to help me and pay for my sec plus. No way, biting the bullet and going to pay for it myself, pretty penny for a college grad tryna stay afloat with my restaurant job.
I started the Google cyber security course about three weeks ago, the plan is to complete it. Then proceed to start another course while trying to get as acquainted as possible with python, SQL and Linux, try to come up with small projects of my own and maybe in about a year or a year in a half apply to the UC Berkeley cyber security boot camp. To finally start looking for a entry level position within the industry. Does that sound like a good idea? I feel like I am not in a rush, I want to take about two years to try and learn as much as I can on my own before applying for a job.
I'm in the google Cybersecurity program also. I'm in the second course. So I see you said after the google Cybersecurity program you're going to apply for a boot camp, why? Do you not think the google program is not good enough?
@@andrewscofield3975 quite the opposite, I think the Google Cyber security course is great, but more like a starting point. For us to keep studying and improving our skills through whatever resources we choose. My plan is to finish this awesome course, find more great and affordable courses like this one, while looking for more information on the internet to finally finish with a boot camp, all of this in a lapse of about a year and a half to two years.
While these are great certifications at the end of the day experience in the field is key... My biggest suggestion is to go and land an entry-level position so you can start building experience and advance your career easier!
Awesome Content!! I ended up graduating with my Bachelor's degree with Psych but would love to break into the cybersecurity field. Was looking into enrolling with google certificates and breaking into the field after. What would you recommend? Cheers!
Question, why and when did it become the case that training is none existent? For all of human existence humans come in with potential and are trained and gain experience on the job. Why is it all of a sudden in the 2000s you need to have 50 years of experience for entry level jobs?
Hi, This is a longshot with this video being two months old but i was looking to start on the cybersecurity analyst field. My plan right now was to self teach the basics then when comfortable do the google cybersecurity course and get my security+ cert. I was wondering if you could give any input on if this would be a good plan of action and if not what you would suggest. Thank you for ur time and the very informative video none the less
General- comptia Sec+Red Team - EGPT; engineering- CISA AND CISSP; BLUE TEAM - ECIR, BLUE TEAM LEVEL 1; DO NOT DO SANS BECAUSE OF THE EXPENSE.ALSO DO HANDS ON LABS.
Just found your channel while I was looking for Blue Team I'm a college student on computer engineering and interested in cyber security for the last year. I've built a great entry level foundation on network, programming, linux, databases, operating systems and general IT Now I'm halfway through IBM's Cybersecurity Analyst course in coursera which helped me a lot in shaping the career path I want to take (blue team) My question is, what should I focus on to prove myself that I'm passionate about this career when trying to get a job while also showing that I did my best to improve myself with opportunities I've got
Ide say certification wise ide start working on your security + because most employers are going to want you to have that... out side of certs you could work on CTF's and while most CTFs are Red Team you are still learning the important skills and becoming a part of the security community.
What do you recommend for someone like me who is 35 years old, a restaurant manager, with a family to start in cybersecurity. I am very tech savy and have always loved tech.
If you feel fairly text savvy then I would recommend going for either the security plus or something like the Google cyber security professional certificate.
@TheBeardedITDad thank you for the advice! I was thinking about getting my comptia a+ but yes I think maybe I should do either network+ or security+ because I don't know a lot about the inner working of networking short of setting up my own home network and running cables. I used to work for spectrum cable company so I do have a bit of professional experience with setting up home TV, internet, and phone.
I'm a complete beginner. I'm switching careers from construction and I'm trying to get into ANY IT job. I'm going to study for few certifications one at the time, CCNA, network+, A+, security+, AWS practitioner. and Azure (fundamentals). I have a few months of finance but I'm not sure if these are the right certifications for beginner, I really hope this will land me a job in security in the future. Any advice would be really appreciated 🙂🙂💥❤️🔥
Great content, One small suggestion please try to change the position of your microphone maybe a top-down configuration would work better for you. Your voice keeps modulating in between sentences. Just an observation. Keep up the good work.
Hello 👋🏿 Newbie here. I really love this interview - very helpful. Thank you for mirroring how the field is with pathways. I’m a professional Accountant with 3 years exp already training for my cyber sec cert with ISC2 to enable me get an entry level role. I’ll definitely take all that’s been discussed here into consideration as I move forward in this field and definitely refer to it every now and then.
I'm in the situation where I am an IT Business Analyst. I don't work on anything Network or Cyber Security related and there's no way to job shadow or get any real experience in Network. I have a Master's degree in Cyber Security too but it so far has proven worthless compared to other people that have military or real world experience.
What online cert is the best for someone who has no IT / Tech background at all? Food /Retail manager for 8+ years. About to be 30 and trying to get into cybersecurity but have no real good knowledge on computers so I know I need to start at help desk or whatever is entry level. Asking about the most entry level cert there is?
I finished a 10 month boot camp for cyber security. My interest lies in cloud based technology. I'm grinding for certification right now, but it's been a hard road.
Congratulations on completing the boot camp and pursuing your interest in cloud-based technology! Keep grinding and you'll achieve your certification soon.
Wow! 18:00 I just heard the same advice from a RU-vidr, who is in cyber last night. He recommended the best way is to start working on projects in building a portfolio to get into cyber. That must be on something.
