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This video was very helpful. Any advice for a truck driver of 20 years who strongly desires a new field in IT? I am 43, so I feel like I'm just pipedreaming. I have purchased a bunch of Cisco hardware, books, and Udemy courses to work on a CCNA, but I keep getting this overwhelming feeling that if I get this certification it will not lead me to anything because I'm too old...😔 I honestly don't give a $#@t about money at this point in my life, I just want to be satisfied with the work I do. I can not continue holding a steering wheel for 25 more years! I'm completely over it.
As someone who has recently decided to try getting into IT here's what i've learned so far: probably best to just get your CompTIA A+ first and then use that to get a help desk role. The CCNA is too advanced of a cert for help desk and is more aligned with a job like Jr. Network Engineer which you would most likely not be able to get because of having no prior experience in IT. However if you managed to use your Cisco hardware for some sort of complex projects and then managed to document it you might have a small chance at a Jr. Network Engineer role but i do not believe its very likely. (This is just what i've discovered recently applying to jobs as a new guy so don't take it as the holy grail of information, just my thoughts.)
If you were new to tech and interested in breaking into the field where would you focus on getting in? I’d love to do cybersecurity but I read that it’s saturated and takes many years to get in on Reddit. Thanks
There is plenty of jobs in cybersecurity but it is not an entry-level job. I would recommend starting at the helpdesk or a more entry-level-friendly job. Check out this video ruclips.net/video/ZV7VDhnhGK0/видео.html
This is a great great great summary with awesome minds from the field. I might still struggle to find a job on the field but at least is awesome to see how this community grows and helps each other a lot!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s wonderful to see how this community comes together to support one another. But I'm curious why do you think you will still struggle to find a job?
@@jeffnaval4894 I will agree that there is a lot of networking in Security+ but I think you shouldn't study for 2 certs at once.. pick one and do a good job at it.
Yes, IAM is a core part of cybersecurity. It manages user identities and access to resources, ensuring only authorized users can reach sensitive data and systems. This minimizes unauthorized access risks and supports compliance, making IAM essential for a strong security framework.
@Thank you for your response, @thebeardedit. I appreciate your insights. As I consider a path in cybersecurity, I find myself, at times, feeling a bit lost from the path ahead. I hold the OKTA Certified Professional Certificate and the CompTIA Security+ certification and currently work in a Network Operations Center. I am enthusiastic about advancing in the cybersecurity field, particularly in the Active Directory/RBAC area. I understand that improving my resume could be a crucial step in this process. I look forward to your suggestions/videos you might have. Thank you!
@ I will check out your page. I am taking the CEH course at UMGC and have the "Capture the Flag Project" due on Tuesday. An extensive outlook in the cybersecurity space. Thanks again!
Everything is landing on the backs of software engineers. They tried putting QA on the dev teams at my company. The devs revolted. They were using all cycles on ops, meetings, RCA’s, and dev work already. So, QA got cut….yeah…makes sense…
If its so hard to get into, why would anyone want to do it then?! Why waste your time and effort to possibly get zero in return? (Playing devils advocate here)
Because it's a fun career path which pays a buttload of money? It's difficult to get into for sure, but once you're in the sky is the limit. Anything worth doing is hard and is difficult to achieve
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Thanks for this important information, i did ISC2 CC, CompTIA Network+ and now preparing Sec+.
This is a great video, bud. Nature is healing after the wave of "get into security, it's so easy" videos.
Thank you I wasn't sure how people would like this video because its not the norm you see on here lately.
@@TheBeardedITDad it never hurts to be honest with the new people.
Very true... That's what i have build this entire channel around.. Being honest and real about how it is out there.
This video was very helpful. Any advice for a truck driver of 20 years who strongly desires a new field in IT? I am 43, so I feel like I'm just pipedreaming. I have purchased a bunch of Cisco hardware, books, and Udemy courses to work on a CCNA, but I keep getting this overwhelming feeling that if I get this certification it will not lead me to anything because I'm too old...😔
I honestly don't give a $#@t about money at this point in my life, I just want to be satisfied with the work I do. I can not continue holding a steering wheel for 25 more years! I'm completely over it.
As someone who has recently decided to try getting into IT here's what i've learned so far: probably best to just get your CompTIA A+ first and then use that to get a help desk role. The CCNA is too advanced of a cert for help desk and is more aligned with a job like Jr. Network Engineer which you would most likely not be able to get because of having no prior experience in IT. However if you managed to use your Cisco hardware for some sort of complex projects and then managed to document it you might have a small chance at a Jr. Network Engineer role but i do not believe its very likely. (This is just what i've discovered recently applying to jobs as a new guy so don't take it as the holy grail of information, just my thoughts.)
Thanks for such a great video! As a cybersecurity student who graduates next year this helps a lot.
I am so glad this video can help you!
If you were new to tech and interested in breaking into the field where would you focus on getting in? I’d love to do cybersecurity but I read that it’s saturated and takes many years to get in on Reddit. Thanks
There is plenty of jobs in cybersecurity but it is not an entry-level job. I would recommend starting at the helpdesk or a more entry-level-friendly job. Check out this video ruclips.net/video/ZV7VDhnhGK0/видео.html
Absolutely amazing videos thank you so much.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
I already have sec+, I'm currently preparing for ejpt 🙏
That's epic . The ejpt is a fun cert!
@TheBeardedITDad yeah really, content like yours help me make decisions like this.
Thank you.
This is a great great great summary with awesome minds from the field. I might still struggle to find a job on the field but at least is awesome to see how this community grows and helps each other a lot!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s wonderful to see how this community comes together to support one another. But I'm curious why do you think you will still struggle to find a job?
SANS’ ACS is $18,600 now for 4 certs. Bachelors BACS is $40,500. Masters is $54,000.
Kill me now.
yet you dont need any of them to build a successful career in Cybersecurity.
Thanks! Very informative video!
You're welcome! I hope it saves you some headaches!
Is it a bad idea to learn Security+ and A+ at the same time?
not really. just get net+ first before sec+. 20% of the questions from sec+ are random networking.
Yes! Study for one Cert at a time!
@@jeffnaval4894 I will agree that there is a lot of networking in Security+ but I think you shouldn't study for 2 certs at once.. pick one and do a good job at it.
@@TheBeardedITDadok, I’m going to college but those classes are teaching the certs
There's a lot of overlap but listen to Bearded. Do one at a time.
Is IAM under the cybersecurity fabric?
Yes, IAM is a core part of cybersecurity. It manages user identities and access to resources, ensuring only authorized users can reach sensitive data and systems. This minimizes unauthorized access risks and supports compliance, making IAM essential for a strong security framework.
@Thank you for your response, @thebeardedit. I appreciate your insights. As I consider a path in cybersecurity, I find myself, at times, feeling a bit lost from the path ahead.
I hold the OKTA Certified Professional Certificate and the CompTIA Security+ certification and currently work in a Network Operations Center. I am enthusiastic about advancing in the cybersecurity field, particularly in the Active Directory/RBAC area.
I understand that improving my resume could be a crucial step in this process. I look forward to your suggestions/videos you might have. Thank you!
Im actually building a Course on how to build your resume for the Tech field.. it available for preview in my I.T. Accelerator Community.
@ I will check out your page. I am taking the CEH course at UMGC and have the "Capture the Flag Project" due on Tuesday. An extensive outlook in the cybersecurity space. Thanks again!
It gonna be your main field but slowly it becomes just a hobby when you realize the reality.
Everything is landing on the backs of software engineers. They tried putting QA on the dev teams at my company. The devs revolted. They were using all cycles on ops, meetings, RCA’s, and dev work already. So, QA got cut….yeah…makes sense…
software engineers are taking over cybersecurity jobs. I'm serious.
How so?
Im not seeing that....
?
There is no way software engineers are taking cybersecurity jobs.
@@TheBeardedITDadmy friend was a SE and is now working in CS
If its so hard to get into, why would anyone want to do it then?! Why waste your time and effort to possibly get zero in return? (Playing devils advocate here)
Because it's a fun career path which pays a buttload of money? It's difficult to get into for sure, but once you're in the sky is the limit. Anything worth doing is hard and is difficult to achieve