How I landed a job as a Security Analyst 

This is the best and realest video about going from Zero “green” to a SOC analyst. Other videos would’ve “edited” the part about your employment beginning with a phone call. But the reality is someone recognized you did the work and the following interview got you hired. Excellent! Looking forward to hearing more.

I appreciate you sharing this, man. I'm in that same boat where I got my Sec+ recently and am on the verge of settling on a help/service desk position. I landed an interview for this Friday for a soc position and am super nervous / feeling lots of imposter syndrome. Big takeaways for me, never settle & never give up.

I also took the Security + exam twice, passed with a higher score than I thought, all while thinking I was going to fail while taking it the second time. Also coming from a non-IT background. Thanks for this!

Currently studying for the Security + and also taking the google cybersecurity course as I plan to switch careers. I'm a biology major working in a lab and the pay is okay but not good enough. I have always been tech savvy and cybersecurity has sparked an interest in me and so far I been consistent. Thank you for posting this video it's very motivating to continue studying and being focus on getting a job in cybersecurity. Appreciate it a lot brother! Looking forward to see more videos of your journey and any tips!

Liked and Subscribed. Great video. Keep sharing.

I loved this. It was so articulate yet relatable.

Great video bro, just subscribed to your channel, congratulations on your journey. 💯💯💯

I’m only a few minutes into the video, but shout out to your brother-in-law for not gatekeeping! 👏🏾 I’m just learning about cyber security field this past year bc I was never exposed to it.

Love the video bro💯 showing us a different perspective other than going to school.

Very informative champ! Let's keep going!

This video was very inspiring.Thanks Reality TC

Definitely Subscribed, Turned on Post Notifications. Currently preparing for the Security+, and will be learning more of the hands on tools, to be effective in a SOC Analyst role. Appreciate it Bro. More Grace to You & Everyone on your journeys and continued journeys.🙏

Great journey! Keep going long way to go 🎉

Great video young Sir Rock Steady and cont to push--->//you inspirated me, thank you.

Ready to tap in frfr. Appreciate you sharing this video dawg.

Ey, bless up brother, will definitely keep pushing till we get to where we need to be. This video came at a right time. I appreciate the time you put into making it. Motivated for sure!

Keep doing what you doing! God Bless 💯

Congrats on your journey man! Love to see brothas making it to where they want to be in their careers, in life. The energy is contagious for sure and the video is appreciated. You got yourself a new subscriber. Going to check out your other content.

I can relate to everything you said. I feel as if it takes a personal connection in order to get in this field without an extremely technical background. I'm suffering from imposter syndrome. The lack of response from recruiters and hiring managers hasn't helped. I will continue building my portfolio because I know I would enjoy this job field but without work experience or connections I fear I may not get anywhere within this job field.

Subbed big bro, thank you dropping gems and gonna start looking into this field and line of work

Thanks for sharing! I recently started my journey getting into Cyber Security. I’ve always had an interest but never pursued it until now.

really liked this video and the real look that you gave feels like i can relate and also really happy to see another brother be able to get into the field

We have a similar story I was working at a warehouse and I was getting tired off it so I studied for a couple of certs to do cyber security. I got my security+, ceh, md-100 and working on my Splunk cert. I was applying for positions and I accepted one of the first ones that gave me an offer which was service desk role. I was just willing to accept anything to get some experience and get out my current situation. I had no IT background, I’m about two months in my new job but after seeing your video it’s pushing me to go back and apply for that cybersecurity analyst or SOC job that I actually want and not settle for this. Thank you brother

Glad to hear your story. Congratulations! I just passed my Security + exam and have been doing I.T. field work for 9 years now. I’m looking to get started in cyber security. Thanks for the tips I’ll use them to help me. Good luck to you and thank you for sharing your story.

Thanks for sharing this man. I’m starting out green just like you did and can relate to a lot of what you said. Got my sec+ certification exam coming up this Friday!

Very informative and really showed your persistence, and continuously learning to land your dream job. This has really motivated me to go again and study hard for the Microsoft SC-300 cert that I had intended to pass before the year ends!

Nice

Thank you for making this video. I was thinking of settling for help desk on completion of sec +, but you just reminded me that in life, you get what you want. Blessings your way brother. We will connect and flourish

Can almost relate. Love you bro😭😭😭 You just earned a subscriber. Gonna follow you till you grow this channel Tobias.

Needed this video to come on my feed cause I needed to hear this to not fold lol I’ll be subscribing bruh great content!

Really happy for you man! It's really great to see that hard work pays off. I'm 5 months into studying for cyber. Just finished the Google Cyber Security. Now doing some projects to reinforce the skills I learned and studying to take the Sec + exam soon! Hope i get to work my dream job this year!!!

Thank you for sharing.

this is very good

Thank you for the insight bro 🙏🏾

Great and felt this

Studying for my Comptia A+ rn and want to pursue my security + after. Thanks for the motivation bro

I’m getting ready to start my Cyber journey. Also coming from a non IT background! Thanks for sharing your story!

Enjoyed your story. I have three young sons 21, 23, 25. I'm introducing them to IT in general Networking, cyber/ network security. Learning the valuable skills of Linux, SQL, Python add a bit of Java script. I'm glad to here your success and persistence. If you do a light series on whats covered in the security+ I watched Network Chuck. His class on the CCNA was instrumental in me digging a little deeper. You do something on beginning with slunk for cyber could garner some views. I'm definitely going to share this with my sons.

Respect! I needed to see this today. Keep having second thoughts about certifications and the industry as a whole lately. On one hand, I should spend more time developing my skills with the benefit of labs, and on the other, I’m hearing certs are the way to go first as they’re a gold star on your resume. Then there’s gatekeeping which is rife within the industry. I’m coming to the conclusion that it’s all about networking (who you know) and possessing a knowledge of the basics with an unrelenting desire for continued learning. I'm up for the challenge, but bruh I'm exhausted. 😂

Year 4 of having the Sec+ in a helpdesk role and I REALLY needed to hear this. Thank you for telling your story of determination 💪

thank you

Had to sub as I am currently in a tech college to get an associate's degree in cybersecurity. Listening to you talk about issues with studying for the sec+ is the same boat I am in at the moment.

Congrats on your grow up into Cyber! I am currently working on my BS in CyberSec however I am getting discouraged as I never see any reasonable “entry level” positions in this field. With having no prior IT experience I am concerned about how to break into the field without taking a big pay cut going the help desk route

Your story is so very similar to mine . I am up to 120 job applications and still no luck only one interview and it didn’t land . It would be helpful if you could share your resume that you submitted to get your job . Congrats man and thank you for sharing !

Just got my security plus and I’m glad RU-vid recommended me this video. I’m a cable/data tech rn and I’m pretty much green on where to go next

My brotha this is probably the best, realest video i have watched so far. Very down to earth, right now i do security and I've been in GSOC, regular Security Operation Centers but i'm trying to take my path to the next level. Would you say having GSOC experience is a plus to getting into cyber security? Also would you still recommend getting certs and labbing to get the experience? I actually use to work at Splunk so l've played with the program. But transitioning is the part I'm having a rough time with. When you get time any information would help, i plan to continue to watch your videos and hopefully become one of the greats like you.

Mehn this is so touching bro, working in warehouse for over 5 years is time to change n have a great career into this cybersecurity, hope to get more tips from you bro, nice one again.

Thanks for sharing this. I’m actually in the second round of interviews for an IT Support role. Higher pay than what I’m making now but just like you described in your situation, my heart is in cyber. Instead of going for the quick, short term, pay raise, let me double down on my cyber skills. thanks for sharing, it means more than you know

Appreciate you and this video man. Just came across your channel and you received a sub from me. I’ve been trying to get into IT and the goal is Cyber Security. SOC Analyst is my goal in the IT industry. But I’ve just been having issues trying to retain information. Even doing Coursera Cyber Security Certificate. Not sure what I could do. Currently I work in security (physical not cyber) been doing it since 2011 and I just need a change and I love tech, it interests me, been gaming since I was a kid and I’ve built quite a few pc’s for gaming. Still pressing on just trying to figure out what I can actually do. Thought I should self teach myself Linux and Python but not sure. If you have any advice, tips or anything. I’m willing to listen. Thanks again man

Maneee I appreciate this video...I'm in the position of having passed the security + and doing labs to get real working knowledge and I will start applying next month...it's a journey for sure this video motivated the heck out me...appreciate it again

men! i"m currently preparing for Cyber security+ exam, your story really inspire me and I know I will come through. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Inspiring video, man. I recently passed my Sec+ and currently looking for a job. Gives me hope!

halfway through my cyber degree with like a year of IT experience. studying for SEC+ now and then gonna go for my CYSA+ cert. then job spamming lol. wish me luck bro. i love your story, good you didnt settle for anything less.

I got a 738 and am going through even more studying so soon I’ll take it again and make it like you brother !

Feel like I was meant to come across this video, I got my security+ last year and wasn’t getting anywhere so I settled for a help desk job which I am still grateful for but this video has inspired me to get back in the lab and shoot for the SOC analyst role I want!!!

Salute

Amazing! Thank you for the inspiring video motivational. So many unrealistic videos out there tell people they will break things in 1 month 3 months… Pure illusion, but your videos was what I need to keep my studies, don’t feel behind and work harder persistent etc…

Thank you for this. I literally just started my journey a few weeks ago and am trying to find my way of how to study… it’s rough.. Look forward to the next video!

Awesome video. My goal is to become a Secuirty Analyst aswell!

Great video bro. Me and you had a similar route as I tried trading as well and had to take a break for similar reasons. I'm in a cybersecurity boot camp right now and I'll take the Security + exam when I'm finish.

im in school currently for cybersecurity/network admin program. excited to see where the field takes me, and what I enjoy the most out of the field, since its so wide spread.

man this was inspirational. I'm currently looking to do the same thing. just got a associate in cybersecurity, was gone go back for bachelor's but I'm like I'm gone test the waters to see if I can land a job or something first. On the fence about getting the certification tho. I'm one foot in one foot out. What advice you got for me bro!

Hey bro! This video was so relatable. Im A+, Net+, and Sec+ certified, currently applying for cybersecurity roles. I think the toughest roadblock for me is actually finding those homelabs that are easy to follow and my resume. Any tips?

I'm about to start my bootcamp for cybersecurity next month and im completely green I've always had hard manual labor jobs since a teen and i wanted to change my career path to do something that i feel is fulfilling and here i am watching videos like yours thank you for the inspiration.

I missed this video. Glad I caught it now. I"m studying now for Sec+ and I agree. It's really challenging. At the same time I think that makes it that much enticing. Glad to see you went over some courses you took. When you say you studied and studied, is that saying you studied first thing in the morning, during your daily job (if possible I know some jobs it's impossible to study) and study in the evening, weekends? Did you tell your Family and friends something like "hey I'll be studying for Sec+ so I won't be around much for the next few months" Any tips on your study habits would be greatly appreciated. 🙂

Love the video brother! I’m studying for my security+ using Jason Dion on Udemy. Hopefully I can pass and get into cybersecurity as well. I subscribed looking forward to more videos!

First off thanks for sharing your story. Another Guy in the same boat here. Just finished a 5 month technical training . I have my cert vouchers lined up including my most sought out Security+. Looking to get certified in the next few months and chasing the dream. I know lots of people say start with helpdesk and I’m not against that but I’m gunning for a cybersecurity role after working labs and projects.

Thank you for sharing your story! Can you make a video about the best way to study?

Alright man, imma try to emulate your success

lets connect bro! I work in cybersecurity on the compliance side but looking to get into threat hunting, incident response type work. I have the Sec+ and am currently taking a Splunk course. Would love to connect and share experiences. Your video was real down to earth, I dig it.

Ive been trying to get into the tech space but i don’t have any tech minded freaks

I’ve been applying to SOC jobs and I have my Sec+, CISSP, and CCSP, yet I don’t get any call backs. I have experience in IT and as a software engineer but want to movie into security. Why’s that?

Was it Novacoast who asked you to do a presentation using Splunk? Because they asked me last week to do that. It was a bit much for an entry level job.

Hi, that's great to know. Congratulations! I am preparing for CySA+ cert, applying for job parallely. Could you make a video on - what a typical day looks like? What do you do? What tools you use? How do you Navi OS, which ones etc

Passed the 701 first time. It was a lot easier than I expected. Studying for CySA now.

Would you say programming, coding, and math is important to your career? Looking to get into cyber security and a SOC analyst role. Do you have a community where one can join and communicate with you?

Great video !! Thanks for sharing your journey. What websites did you lab with ?

How much was your first offer? How did you study? Who helped with your resume? So many questions not answered. Let me look at another video to see if you answered those questions. By the way, l love the video. I just started my journey and thinking about doing a cyber security bootcamp.

Appreciate you sharing your journey. Thanks fam. Can you share more on how you got hands on experience. Other courses you may have studied / taken. How did you set up a lab at home? Or did you get your first position without any hands on experience?

Is it better to get security+ rather than A+ for any one who is new looking to change careers?

I ran into this video while looking into the cybersecurity field. I am impressed by your dedication to study and not giving up. Currently I work as a dialer administration but my dream is to get into cybersecurity because I really like to solve crime in general. What tips would you give as a newcomer who wants to land a job in this field.

What certs would you start as with no experience and completely “green”? SEC + ? What else

Great content bro. Lets talk asap. Bless

Can yoo post your study sessions in term of organization?

Congratulations on landing your first Cybersecurity role. How did you tailor your resume to an IT role when you weren’t coming from IT background?

Thanks for sharing, Just getting into cyber security been watching videos on Laptop choices would you happened to have a opinion on the subject?

Currently Trading options and studying taking googles cyber analyst to escape the plant 💪🏾

Having the same struggle, I appreciate your advice. Trying to career change in my 30s and finding it difficult to get my foot in the door.

Can you make a video on how you study?

This is what i needed to hear can you guide me toward a good study guide

Man i have a degree in cyber sec, (irrelevant) military service, studying for my sec+ and applying to 3-5 jobs a day. The goal is to just get my foot in, being in my 30s it feels like im not what they want. If i can make it I want to make whoever hires me feel like they hit the jack pot...

Man it's weird to say but it's like your stories is mines in the past and the future.

So your future manager just “left you a voicemail”? What happened to talking about the application process…

You got vague on the details between you and your manager. You got hooked up with the job because you knew someone. Its ok to admit it. Thats most people are getting in right now (or lying).

did you go to school ? also, how old are you?

wanna sell that study book?

Do you have LinkedIn?

‘I hope this video does what it is supposed to do ´ well indeed it did brother….you are such an inspiration 🫡