I want a more laid back, possibly remote job that doesn't require me sitting at a desk all day on the typical 8-10 hour grind. Are there any cybersecurity jobs in which someone would just go to different places and answer Cybersecurity tickets, fix software, and setup and fix PC hardware and network issues?
Well put together and quite accurate. That said, a lot of what was discussed focused on the operational side of Cybersecurity - SOC, Vulnerability Management, Pentest, DevOps, Incident Response, or being a SYSADMIN on a team will likely come with shift work and chaotic work tempo. The metric side, architecture, audit, etc. teams will likely be less chaotic and/or stressful. Obviously, the operational side has its draw, mainly because of the pace, the exposure to "cool" stuff whether on the offensive or defensive side and the excitement of keeping up with events/breaches/exploits. As you mentioned, if you do not want to be reactive, maintain a chaotic schedule, and have a lot of peaks and valleys in your work life, the operational side may not be for you. As you mentioned, to each his/her own.
It's nice to get your perspective on these topics. I recently accepted a new position in information security auditing which I will start next month! I'm really looking forward to working in this role, as it seems like a great fit for me! Since it's a pretty cross-functional role, I think that potentially working with some "difficult" people will be a realistic downside from time to time, but I love working in this industry :)
Another problem you need to communicate with people who have a little or no knowledge of a security. For example, I tried to explain a person that SSL connection eliminates a middle man attack because he/she has no access to certificates used to establish a connection. Do you think I did succeed? No way, if person has no knowledge about a security, then you are out of a luck. But from other side, such person can be easily hooked by a phishing attack, because he/she can't understand why a request for a password can come not from a trusted party.
This video makes me worried. I’m about to go to a cyber sec boot camp and transition into this career. I’m kinda scared now, I have anxiety and adhd…🥺😢😕
@@shrap8 what do you mean? Are you implying that I don’t love cyber sec? Or are you saying this from your own experience that I should do something else?
I have been following you for a while on RUclips and watching your videos helped me decide on cyber security career. I'm halfway through my degree program in Computer Science/Cyber Security it has definitely been tough and challenging, but people like you inspire others to achieve their goals. Thankyou for the honesty in your video you can tell that you truly care about providing people with accurate information.
Thanks for the honest video, I am trying to get into an IT security job and this is really insightful as my view of cyber security is that it’s an exciting and fun career.
I did IT technician networking for 7 years. The pay pretty much the same as cybersecurity. Work in IT is super stressful but great pay per hr. Cybersecurity pay is a lot higher but I never want to be in that type of industry
Not a criticism.. but you must do ALOT of takes to make your videos. (If you look closely you can see when one segment ends and another begins) Anyway it's great to see your POV on the industry. I'm from the UK and beginning Cyber Security training soon, so I'm just looking for channels that keep up to date. So I've just subbed and I'll let RUclips do the hard work for me :) Going to check out your videos on Ethical Hacking next.. Thanks for the uploads!
Hello I have a question. Do you think cybersecurity courses/ boot camps offered from universities are a great way to land a career in this field? Thank you.
Check out those programs individually. Some colleges are good at but others are horrible. We personally had good luck with Analysts that did Fullstack Academy.
This was great I'm currently in a bootcamp right now, looking to transition in the fall, how long have you been working in cybersecurity also which section/field of cybersecurity
When you say downtime do u mean like you don't have anything to do that day? I don't mind that if its chill and low stress most of the time but then have to work when its critical
Thanks for making this video.! This supports my decision not to specialize in Cybersecurity for my masters. You talked about so many scenarios of what I hate doing (i.e. listening to too many chefs in the kitchen, sitting around waiting for something to happen, etc.). LOL
@@gabemelgoza2709 having Sec+ is a good thing to have regardless, as it is in most cases the first stepping stone into a lot of organizations. Especially if you are trying to go for the big ones, DoD, NSA. Sec+ is a barebones minimum for even tier 1 helpdesk folks. For pen-testing I would look at higher certs after sec+, CompTIA pen test, CySA, CEH. Are all great certs to have. Oh one thing I forgot be well versed in Linux as that is important for either red, blue, and purple teams.
I want a more laid back, possibly remote job that doesn't require me sitting at a desk all day on the typical 8-10 hour grind. Are there any cybersecurity jobs in which someone would just go to different places and answer Cybersecurity tickets, fix software, and setup and fix PC hardware and network issues?
Well put together and quite accurate. That said, a lot of what was discussed focused on the operational side of Cybersecurity - SOC, Vulnerability Management, Pentest, DevOps, Incident Response, or being a SYSADMIN on a team will likely come with shift work and chaotic work tempo. The metric side, architecture, audit, etc. teams will likely be less chaotic and/or stressful. Obviously, the operational side has its draw, mainly because of the pace, the exposure to "cool" stuff whether on the offensive or defensive side and the excitement of keeping up with events/breaches/exploits. As you mentioned, if you do not want to be reactive, maintain a chaotic schedule, and have a lot of peaks and valleys in your work life, the operational side may not be for you. As you mentioned, to each his/her own.
If you don't mind could you please ellaborate or provide a resource to the metric side of cybersec as I'm interested in learning more - thanks : )
@@bishikon GRC, Audit, Risk Management
It's nice to get your perspective on these topics. I recently accepted a new position in information security auditing which I will start next month! I'm really looking forward to working in this role, as it seems like a great fit for me! Since it's a pretty cross-functional role, I think that potentially working with some "difficult" people will be a realistic downside from time to time, but I love working in this industry :)
Eight months later, how do you like your job?
give us an update
LOVE THE CONTENT HOW REALISTIC SHE EXPLAINS.
Another problem you need to communicate with people who have a little or no knowledge of a security. For example, I tried to explain a person that SSL connection eliminates a middle man attack because he/she has no access to certificates used to establish a connection. Do you think I did succeed? No way, if person has no knowledge about a security, then you are out of a luck. But from other side, such person can be easily hooked by a phishing attack, because he/she can't understand why a request for a password can come not from a trusted party.
This video makes me worried. I’m about to go to a cyber sec boot camp and transition into this career. I’m kinda scared now, I have anxiety and adhd…🥺😢😕
Find something you love
@@shrap8 what do you mean? Are you implying that I don’t love cyber sec? Or are you saying this from your own experience that I should do something else?
I have been following you for a while on RUclips and watching your videos helped me decide on cyber security career.
I'm halfway through my degree program in Computer Science/Cyber Security it has definitely been tough and challenging,
but people like you inspire others to achieve their goals. Thankyou for the honesty in your video you can tell that you truly care about providing people with accurate information.
same here
Thanks for this vid. I'm trying to determine if this is a good career path for me. I really appreciate this perspective for the field.
Np thanks for watching Padawan! Glad this was helpful for you :) lmk if there’s any other video topics you’d like to see!
Would love to see a video detailing stable type roles within cybersecurity - 9-5er, remote kinda work! Thanks
Thanks so much for watching and for the video topic recc!😁 Will add that too my list - a video with the most stable popular roles in cyber security!
Can you also answer in the comment thanks
Really well done Sandra! I always look forward to seeing you present subjects!! Great job beautiful lady!
Thanks for the honest video, I am trying to get into an IT security job and this is really insightful as my view of cyber security is that it’s an exciting and fun career.
Networking is hard though. Also did you ever have doubts while you were in school? I’m in a boot camp and I’m starting to doubt myself
@@violetsky__7649 I’ve never really got into networking, but if it was working a purely networking job I would struggle.
@@Moose185 I hope I find my niche
I did IT technician networking for 7 years. The pay pretty much the same as cybersecurity. Work in IT is super stressful but great pay per hr. Cybersecurity pay is a lot higher but I never want to be in that type of industry
How come you don’t want to be in that industry?
Is the industry stressful
Not a criticism.. but you must do ALOT of takes to make your videos. (If you look closely you can see when one segment ends and another begins) Anyway it's great to see your POV on the industry. I'm from the UK and beginning Cyber Security training soon, so I'm just looking for channels that keep up to date. So I've just subbed and I'll let RUclips do the hard work for me :) Going to check out your videos on Ethical Hacking next.. Thanks for the uploads!
great i video, i think you might be generalizing incident response with cyber security as a whole.
Hello I have a question. Do you think cybersecurity courses/ boot camps offered from universities are a great way to land a career in this field? Thank you.
Check out those programs individually. Some colleges are good at but others are horrible. We personally had good luck with Analysts that did Fullstack Academy.
This was great I'm currently in a bootcamp right now, looking to transition in the fall, how long have you been working in cybersecurity also which section/field of cybersecurity
It’s easier to be the bad guy. Cheers!
When you say downtime do u mean like you don't have anything to do that day? I don't mind that if its chill and low stress most of the time but then have to work when its critical
May I ask a question? I have seven IT certifications (two are security related) so what type of jobs do I start off from?
Thanks for making this video.! This supports my decision not to specialize in Cybersecurity for my masters. You talked about so many scenarios of what I hate doing (i.e. listening to too many chefs in the kitchen, sitting around waiting for something to happen, etc.). LOL
Cyber security is something you have to be in love with not a choice for praise or money.
is there a reasons why you should work in cyber part 2?:3
Good question 😆😆 Will add that to my list LOL
Do you have a video on red team?
It seems impossible to break into infosec
Please put subtitles on the videos. Greetings from Brazil.
is this video specifically for blue team or red team?
Hey thanks for watching Fahad! Typically blue team unless I mention anything specific about pentesting/ethical hacking! :)
@@WithSandra do I need sec+ if eventually I want to be a pen tester?
How can I decide whether pen testing or defense is my calling?
@@gabemelgoza2709 having Sec+ is a good thing to have regardless, as it is in most cases the first stepping stone into a lot of organizations. Especially if you are trying to go for the big ones, DoD, NSA. Sec+ is a barebones minimum for even tier 1 helpdesk folks. For pen-testing I would look at higher certs after sec+, CompTIA pen test, CySA, CEH. Are all great certs to have. Oh one thing I forgot be well versed in Linux as that is important for either red, blue, and purple teams.
@@kuririn1975 how do I become literate in linux? Is there also courses? Thanks man!!
Better than working on an ambulance 🤨
Do you use RSS feeds for a lot of your news? If so, any resources you could share on how that works and setting it up for cybersecurity news?
Make your own RSS feed or feedly is good, also twitter with tweetdeck and your own lists or custom lists from infosec accounts
Is a bad Background check a deal breaker in the cybersecurity field?
It depends on what you did, if you hacked a company that you work before it's almost impossible to find a company that would trust you
Do you use a lot of math? For cyber security jobs.
I can't even get a job.
Hey man how are you doing, did you manage to get a job?
Couldn't finish watching this video, so dreadful to follow, annoying delivery of content. 👎
Hey
Hey @Monk thanks for watching!😁😁
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Hey happy Wednesday Yelamareddy! Thanks for watching 😄!
you are wrong
Can you expand on your statement, otherwise it sound like you haven't given it much thought.