You help me out a lot, I am a black African-American graduate of Computer science in cyber security. I currently am a intern at a company and just got a new job and watching your videos help me a lot.
I'm extremely happy that my videos help because they're specifically targeted at your demographic! If you have any suggestions of other videos or subjects you would like to hear, feel free to let me know!
THANK YOU for your clear and straight to the point description of Security Engineer day to day work. You may not realize it but you’ve done a great service with this video.
@@manassahyoung8218 Two answers! 1. Check out my Github account where I cover this: github.com/ICSGabe/Cyber_Security_Interview_Questions/blob/master/questions 2. Sign up for a free account and ask ChatGPT this same question in a prompt!
I've been working as a software engineer for 3 years, and now I've got into the security team. Will start soon to work as a security engineer, I'm stoked to see how it's going to be like 😎
What is software engineering like? Why are you switching careers? I've be trying to find clear explanations on the differences of Cyber security, software engineer and data analytics. I'm trying to figure out what i want to apply for through a program.
@@THEHORSELOVER235 I am switching careers because I always wanted to work in security, I just started as a software engineer because it was easier to find entry level jobs. In my experience, Being a software engineer is a nice profession imo, if you find a good team to work with it's a pretty cushy comfy job, I never experienced extreme levels of stress, I can work from home, the day-to-day duties are interesting, the pay is good. Lots of coding but also lots of dealing with people, this is what surprised me the most, you need to communicate a lot in order to successfully deliver tasks and make the software work. I love coding, but I find it very boring having to stay "stuck" at the tech stack of the project. also lots of redundant meetings going on, I couldn't care less of spending hours discussing why the interface of the app should be in a different color or shape. Security Engineering is hard to define because it can mean different things from company to company. If you research job descriptions you will see that the responsibilities can vary quite a lot. My duties as a Security Engineer will be to to perform risk assessments, providing support to developers to mitigate the risks, perform pentests, report writings, and some devopsy stuff. Also I'll be free to have fun with more programming languages for scripting, which is really nice to me. as for data analysts, I can't really say how the day-to-day work is, the only thing I know is that they work a lot with excel, python and SQL... and lot's of dirty data to clean lol
@@domss3931hey! What do you think the best route would be for going about getting a security engineer job? Do you have to be a software engineer in order to be a security engineer?
I’ve been doing tons of research on this job and found out that Home Depot doesn’t require a degree or any experience. It’s basically a “learn as you go” process with them. Would you recommend just jumping into that job if they decide to hire me?
Yes and yes! Go for it. The element that bypasses any type of certification or degree is experience. I love the "learn as you go" process because it is extremely practical and gives you room to make mistakes. Go for it and best wishes on this endeavor!
Can you share the link? Is it a program or do you apply directly to the position? They say you need a certain number of years worth of work experience. But they dont specify if its any work experience or if theyre looking for cyber security experience. Anything else like education or preffed experience isnt s big deal. I have absolutely no tech experience. Would applying be the right thing to do?
Got into an internal fast track program at work for this role. I've been working on my degree and hope to graduate early next year, but I am here before I imagine and feeling a little overwhelmed in my first few weeks. The one thing that resonated the .most with me from your video is DEFENSE IN DEPTH. It's incredible hoe many different technologies and practices must be layered to provide and kind of semblance of security. Even then, you're not safe! 😂
Would be great to hear about your personal experience. Do you have stories about how you dealt with certain nasty alerts? How did you respond? What steps did you take to solve the issue?
I worked in the capacity as a cybersecurity engineer within a Nuclear plant environment so that looks like a lot different than most cybersecurity engineer roles. Most of my responsibilities were more project-based than monitoring a cue for alerts and incidents. Hopefully that helps.
This is a great video!! Thanks for breaking everything down! Wish I'd found this months ago when I first decided to change careers, but better late than never, eh?
This is eerily...perfect for me. Ive always loved learning about the engineering side of things. Ive been a welder/structural worker for years now and have been interested in IT, analyitics, and cyber security for so long at the same time. Its odd to me that im now recieiving videos of those things combined 😂 Cyber-security engineering. Just what im looking for.
It's like the RUclips algorithm knows you better than you know yourself! Just wait until it starts predicting what you want to eat for dinner too. 😄 But seriously, I'm glad the videos are hitting the mark for you!
I have a degree in network administration and I do not like coding at all. I’m very interested in becoming a cyber security engineer. Would I be a good candidate for getting into this field? I’ve heard there’s positions dealing with the systems and networking part of it that doesn’t require code knowledge.
I’m got my Sec+ back in 2012. Am I a cyber security engineer? I install Nessus in scans and remediate. Generate tls certs requests and install certs in web server? Creat Active Directory accounts.
I'd say you're a security engineer in the early stages. More like like Senior Security Analyst. Titles can be relative depending on the organization but you're definitely doing security engineering tasks.
Great question! The answer is no. The analyst to engineer route is common but I know peers and colleagues who have jumped right to the security engineer role without being an analyst!
Greetings! I'm from Nigeria, and I've chosen the cybersecurity route. After watching all your videos, I've decided that the engineering aspect is my preference. Could you guide me on the roadmap and certifications for a cybersecurity engineer, particularly the ones I should prioritize in 2024? Also, I recently earned a Btech in Cybersecurity.
I love this video !! I have a request, make a video like this but for kids ….. ages 7-11 age level with cartoons explaining this career for the Next generation in a way they can understand . 🙏🏻
Although there’s most definitely a difference but man I was thinking of going back to school for cyber security or engineering (probably mechanical to be in the automotive field). Now little did I know there was a cyber security engineering. I think I’ve made my choice now😂😂
My undergrad was in electrical engineering and much of the traditional engineering concepts are great but very antiquated. Cyber security engineering is definitely the way to go in 2024!
I'm finishing my bachelor's degree in IT security soon and would like to go in that direction. Maybe I'll also do a master's degree in IT security. Do you have any tips for me for the first job?
@@strugglesecurity it means I respect your intelligence & it makes you superior to these other simpletons. But your understanding of female nature isn’t quite up to par to myself. Your following my ch@nn€l, right?
Those job listing require years of experience and a relevant college degree, this does not bode well for those of us (me 😅) who are trying to break into the industry
Great question! If you're looking at getting into penetrating testing, I would say that the SANS SEC560 course is great! It breaks down the entire process of pentesting and red teaming and takes you step by step by starting with reconnaissance and leading you all the way to post exploitation and covering your steps. If you're looking at digital forensics and incident response, I would go for the SANS FOR57 class. It is a bit advanced but covers a lot of what I've seen and done professionally. You'll learn all about network forensics and analysis and it will surely stretch your mind!
Hey guys I am starting out in cybersecurity in college but the advisor are suggesting that i get a windows laptop i want to get a MacBook Air M2 0r MacBook Pro can you run both windows 11pro windows 11Home and Macox their safari , also can it use Edge, Firefox Nightly and/or Google Chrome can you Can you tell me that when you joining a company as CyberSecurity professional does the company give a laptop that you can take . Also, I am in Canada, Are there any books that I can Buy and train myself while I am going toschool
Hello and great questions! Let's hit these questions one at a time. 1. An M2 MacBook Air or MacBook pro will definitely do the job if you're trying to run Windows 11 on them using hypervisors like VMware Fusion or Virtual Box. Those machines are absolutely powerful enough to take whatever the cybersecurity field will throw at it. I would also suggest to get a 2 terabyte external SSD Hard drive because some of those Windows images can be several gigabytes in size so it'll allow you to keep learning and never run out of space on your machine. 2. In cybersecurity, when you join a company that organization gives you a laptop and the software you need to perform your job duties! Many consulting organizations, especially in Canada, will give you some top of the line machines to perform your job. Specifically, PwC will equip you with a Macbook pro even in entry level consulting roles. 3. If you are going into technical roles, learning and navigating the Linux operating system is absolutely integral! I recommend Linux for Hackers by NoStarch Press (nostarch.com/linuxbasicsforhackers) as a great book that will teach you what cybersecurity professionals should know about working with Linux. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
Computer engineering is a much more diverse degree that a cyber security degree. My undergrad is in Electrical Engineering and I know that the core engineering degree are still more attractive to employers today over a cyber security degree. I would say to stay the course in Computer Engineering.
Curious about the multitude of individuals online offering free guidance and the resources guiding others on this path. If this career path indeed offers well-paid positions in high demand, why are there so many individuals helping others attain it? While they assert the need for more talent, it's natural to question their motivations. People usually don't help without a reason. Why are they selling this dream? I'm unsure; I would appreciate any insights. What am I missing?
Thanks for watching but it's a bit difficult to recommend something when I do not know where you currently are. Soon, I am looking to start a consultation service where I can help answer questions like this one. Please continue to tune in for more information on when this service will begin.
I wish I could but software engineering is not my particular area of expertise. Are there other subjects in cybersecurity that you would like to hear more about?
@@strugglesecurity not at the moment. Im currently trying to figure out which route is best for me. Im still trying to grasp the basics of both. Does cyber security work with coding?
Hmmm, that would be difficult for me to do for a few reasons: 1. I do not know your current skill level so that does not allow me to know where you should start 2. I do not know what you desire to do in security. If you're starting from scratch with absolutely zero tech skills, I would recommend gaining a fundamental understanding of computers and their communications. You can gain this knowledge from pursuing a Comptia A+ certification. This Udemy class looks to have some great reviews and it is pretty inexpensive: www.udemy.com/course/new-comptia-a-2019-certification-1001-the-total-course/ I hope this helps!
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You help me out a lot, I am a black African-American graduate of Computer science in cyber security. I currently am a intern at a company and just got a new job and watching your videos help me a lot.
I'm extremely happy that my videos help because they're specifically targeted at your demographic! If you have any suggestions of other videos or subjects you would like to hear, feel free to let me know!
THANK YOU for your clear and straight to the point description of Security Engineer day to day work. You may not realize it but you’ve done a great service with this video.
Thank you so much! This is motivation for me to make more!
@@strugglesecurity I have an interview tomorrow and wanted to figure out what are the most asked questions on a security engineer interview
@@manassahyoung8218 Two answers! 1. Check out my Github account where I cover this: github.com/ICSGabe/Cyber_Security_Interview_Questions/blob/master/questions
2. Sign up for a free account and ask ChatGPT this same question in a prompt!
I've been working as a software engineer for 3 years, and now I've got into the security team. Will start soon to work as a security engineer, I'm stoked to see how it's going to be like 😎
What is software engineering like? Why are you switching careers? I've be trying to find clear explanations on the differences of Cyber security, software engineer and data analytics. I'm trying to figure out what i want to apply for through a program.
@@THEHORSELOVER235 I am switching careers because I always wanted to work in security, I just started as a software engineer because it was easier to find entry level jobs. In my experience,
Being a software engineer is a nice profession imo, if you find a good team to work with it's a pretty cushy comfy job, I never experienced extreme levels of stress, I can work from home, the day-to-day duties are interesting, the pay is good. Lots of coding but also lots of dealing with people, this is what surprised me the most, you need to communicate a lot in order to successfully deliver tasks and make the software work. I love coding, but I find it very boring having to stay "stuck" at the tech stack of the project. also lots of redundant meetings going on, I couldn't care less of spending hours discussing why the interface of the app should be in a different color or shape.
Security Engineering is hard to define because it can mean different things from company to company. If you research job descriptions you will see that the responsibilities can vary quite a lot.
My duties as a Security Engineer will be to to perform risk assessments, providing support to developers to mitigate the risks, perform pentests, report writings, and some devopsy stuff. Also I'll be free to have fun with more programming languages for scripting, which is really nice to me.
as for data analysts, I can't really say how the day-to-day work is, the only thing I know is that they work a lot with excel, python and SQL... and lot's of dirty data to clean lol
@@domss3931 thank you! This reply was on the track of what i need for a better understanding. Its something I couldn't find on yt videos.
@@domss3931hey! What do you think the best route would be for going about getting a security engineer job? Do you have to be a software engineer in order to be a security engineer?
Im just starting my Bachelors in Cyber I and I have zero experience. Thx for this information.
thank you so much, my goal is to be a sec engineer after being a regular sec analyst for a while, keep up the fire content. The quality is incredible
Thank you for your feedback! Comments like yours inspire me to continue to create!
I’ve been doing tons of research on this job and found out that Home Depot doesn’t require a degree or any experience. It’s basically a “learn as you go” process with them. Would you recommend just jumping into that job if they decide to hire me?
Yes and yes! Go for it. The element that bypasses any type of certification or degree is experience. I love the "learn as you go" process because it is extremely practical and gives you room to make mistakes. Go for it and best wishes on this endeavor!
Can you share the link? Is it a program or do you apply directly to the position? They say you need a certain number of years worth of work experience. But they dont specify if its any work experience or if theyre looking for cyber security experience. Anything else like education or preffed experience isnt s big deal. I have absolutely no tech experience. Would applying be the right thing to do?
Did you end up doing the job? How’d it go?
@@Michael-lb3hh sadly I didn’t get the job. It requires much more experience than you would expect.
@@Mattehs sorry to hear. Time for us to continue learning and work on striving!
Got into an internal fast track program at work for this role. I've been working on my degree and hope to graduate early next year, but I am here before I imagine and feeling a little overwhelmed in my first few weeks. The one thing that resonated the .most with me from your video is DEFENSE IN DEPTH. It's incredible hoe many different technologies and practices must be layered to provide and kind of semblance of security. Even then, you're not safe! 😂
Perfect video, this is the route that I am aiming for and will become. The video was fantastic and amusing at the same time! lol
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm trying to put out more on this subject indeed!
Would be great to hear about your personal experience. Do you have stories about how you dealt with certain nasty alerts? How did you respond? What steps did you take to solve the issue?
I worked in the capacity as a cybersecurity engineer within a Nuclear plant environment so that looks like a lot different than most cybersecurity engineer roles. Most of my responsibilities were more project-based than monitoring a cue for alerts and incidents. Hopefully that helps.
this was really well done and extremely helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful!
This is a great video!! Thanks for breaking everything down! Wish I'd found this months ago when I first decided to change careers, but better late than never, eh?
Better late than never indeed!
Awesome informations! Thank you for the video!
Very informative video! Thank you so much
Thank you! It is greatly appreciated!
3:48 wtf is his WPM hahahaha that might be the fastest coding i've ever seen in my life.
😂
Thank you for the valuable information. Subscribed!
This is eerily...perfect for me. Ive always loved learning about the engineering side of things. Ive been a welder/structural worker for years now and have been interested in IT, analyitics, and cyber security for so long at the same time. Its odd to me that im now recieiving videos of those things combined 😂 Cyber-security engineering. Just what im looking for.
It's like the RUclips algorithm knows you better than you know yourself! Just wait until it starts predicting what you want to eat for dinner too. 😄 But seriously, I'm glad the videos are hitting the mark for you!
I have a degree in network administration and I do not like coding at all. I’m very interested in becoming a cyber security engineer. Would I be a good candidate for getting into this field? I’ve heard there’s positions dealing with the systems and networking part of it that doesn’t require code knowledge.
If you don't learn the basics of how softwares work and/or implement code to improve workflow, you're gonna have a bad time.
Thank you so much. You explian it very well.
Glad it was helpful!
AWESOME INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE .THANKS BRO
Thanks and you're welcome!
Awesome
Thank you for the video
I’m got my Sec+ back in 2012. Am I a cyber security engineer?
I install Nessus in scans and remediate.
Generate tls certs requests and install certs in web server?
Creat Active Directory accounts.
I'd say you're a security engineer in the early stages. More like like Senior Security Analyst. Titles can be relative depending on the organization but you're definitely doing security engineering tasks.
This is really well done. Great stuff!
Thanks a lot!
Do you have to be an Analyst first to become a Security Engineer?
Great question! The answer is no. The analyst to engineer route is common but I know peers and colleagues who have jumped right to the security engineer role without being an analyst!
@@strugglesecurity Thanks!~
hope to find a good job/role thank you for the insights
Finally starting to see REAL EXPECTATIONS for CyberSecurity!
Awesome break down on what cyber security engineer does.
As always, thank you!!!
Another great video!
Thanks again man!
Greetings! I'm from Nigeria, and I've chosen the cybersecurity route. After watching all your videos, I've decided that the engineering aspect is my preference. Could you guide me on the roadmap and certifications for a cybersecurity engineer, particularly the ones I should prioritize in 2024? Also, I recently earned a Btech in Cybersecurity.
I love this video !! I have a request, make a video like this but for kids ….. ages 7-11 age level with cartoons explaining this career for the Next generation in a way they can understand . 🙏🏻
Amazing idea! This is now in the works! Thank you for this great idea!
Thanks for this detailed info
I'm glad you found the information helpful!
I can tell you are probably an awesome teacher! Lol thank you for the info
Wow, thanks!
Although there’s most definitely a difference but man I was thinking of going back to school for cyber security or engineering (probably mechanical to be in the automotive field). Now little did I know there was a cyber security engineering. I think I’ve made my choice now😂😂
My undergrad was in electrical engineering and much of the traditional engineering concepts are great but very antiquated. Cyber security engineering is definitely the way to go in 2024!
Great insight! 😉😉
I'm finishing my bachelor's degree in IT security soon and would like to go in that direction. Maybe I'll also do a master's degree in IT security. Do you have any tips for me for the first job?
THE JR. My second in command. Salute.
Sup man. Still doesn't know what that means but salute nonetheless.
@@strugglesecurity it means I respect your intelligence & it makes you superior to these other simpletons. But your understanding of female nature isn’t quite up to par to myself. Your following my ch@nn€l, right?
Those job listing require years of experience and a relevant college degree, this does not bode well for those of us (me 😅) who are trying to break into the industry
Just applied to my classes today let’s hope I come back in a few years and reply that I finished 🎉
I would like to find out the path way I can take to be a cybersecurity engineer
Where can I find the Cisco cnna test?
Thanks man 👍🏼
No, thank you for watching!
What SANS certs would be good to take for a Cybersecurity Engineer if money wasn't an issue? Love the videos!
Great question! If you're looking at getting into penetrating testing, I would say that the SANS SEC560 course is great! It breaks down the entire process of pentesting and red teaming and takes you step by step by starting with reconnaissance and leading you all the way to post exploitation and covering your steps.
If you're looking at digital forensics and incident response, I would go for the SANS FOR57 class. It is a bit advanced but covers a lot of what I've seen and done professionally. You'll learn all about network forensics and analysis and it will surely stretch your mind!
Awesome details.
If only the schools are as exciting as this..
Thank you for your feedback! I want to teach one day so hopefully I'll bring this energy to a classroom.
does cybersec engineer need to code, in what situations? thanks
Hey guys I am starting out in cybersecurity in college but the advisor are suggesting that i get a windows laptop i want to get a MacBook Air M2 0r MacBook Pro can you run both windows 11pro windows 11Home and Macox their safari , also can it use Edge, Firefox Nightly and/or Google Chrome
can you
Can you tell me that when you joining a company as CyberSecurity professional does the company give a laptop that you can take . Also, I am in Canada, Are there any books that I can Buy and train myself while I am going toschool
Hello and great questions! Let's hit these questions one at a time.
1. An M2 MacBook Air or MacBook pro will definitely do the job if you're trying to run Windows 11 on them using hypervisors like VMware Fusion or Virtual Box. Those machines are absolutely powerful enough to take whatever the cybersecurity field will throw at it. I would also suggest to get a 2 terabyte external SSD Hard drive because some of those Windows images can be several gigabytes in size so it'll allow you to keep learning and never run out of space on your machine.
2. In cybersecurity, when you join a company that organization gives you a laptop and the software you need to perform your job duties! Many consulting organizations, especially in Canada, will give you some top of the line machines to perform your job. Specifically, PwC will equip you with a Macbook pro even in entry level consulting roles.
3. If you are going into technical roles, learning and navigating the Linux operating system is absolutely integral! I recommend Linux for Hackers by NoStarch Press (nostarch.com/linuxbasicsforhackers) as a great book that will teach you what cybersecurity professionals should know about working with Linux.
Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
What are good security engineer services
Im going to school for computer engineering. Would that be better all around than a cyber security degree
Computer engineering is a much more diverse degree that a cyber security degree. My undergrad is in Electrical Engineering and I know that the core engineering degree are still more attractive to employers today over a cyber security degree. I would say to stay the course in Computer Engineering.
Curious about the multitude of individuals online offering free guidance and the resources guiding others on this path. If this career path indeed offers well-paid positions in high demand, why are there so many individuals helping others attain it? While they assert the need for more talent, it's natural to question their motivations. People usually don't help without a reason. Why are they selling this dream? I'm unsure; I would appreciate any insights. What am I missing?
Some people just like helping others and don't count it as a negative if others benefit from their advice. That's me.
Very informative.
How would you recommended staying in this field? What courses should I take?
Thanks for watching but it's a bit difficult to recommend something when I do not know where you currently are. Soon, I am looking to start a consultation service where I can help answer questions like this one. Please continue to tune in for more information on when this service will begin.
Sorry to be off task bro, but you really look like draymond Green just had to say that. Now ima watch the video.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
My bad had to rush out, but I caught the replay
Man, I'm happy you could make any of them! I appreciate you watching bro.
this is great content
Thanks for your feedback!
This all looks very intimidating.
Can you do a video on software engineer?
I wish I could but software engineering is not my particular area of expertise. Are there other subjects in cybersecurity that you would like to hear more about?
@@strugglesecurity not at the moment. Im currently trying to figure out which route is best for me. Im still trying to grasp the basics of both. Does cyber security work with coding?
Hi thank you very much for all the information.
Can u suggest me a course to get started in the field?
Hmmm, that would be difficult for me to do for a few reasons:
1. I do not know your current skill level so that does not allow me to know where you should start
2. I do not know what you desire to do in security.
If you're starting from scratch with absolutely zero tech skills, I would recommend gaining a fundamental understanding of computers and their communications. You can gain this knowledge from pursuing a Comptia A+ certification. This Udemy class looks to have some great reviews and it is pretty inexpensive: www.udemy.com/course/new-comptia-a-2019-certification-1001-the-total-course/
I hope this helps!
Please tell me Is cyber security engineer illegal or legal please tell me
Legal
Is cyber security engineer illegal or not please tell me please
Legal
Please I need more enlightenment 😊
What do you need more enlightening on? I might be able to make a video on it.
Who the hell would want someone when they are in a trash can
What
Please elaborate
Gabe A?
Yup, that's me.
@@strugglesecurity I knew I recognized that voice. Good video!
@@beach_boy1141 Thanks! I appreciate it.
cyber security engineer sounds like FULL stack developer role but for cyber security ... and that is a red flag
It might be a red flag for you but it was a great stepping stone for me in my cybersecurity career. Thanks for commenting.
Lol this dude ain’t speaking to beginners… is he!?!? 😮
I mean, I thought I was. lol
Draymond Green!!!!
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i came across on this video. please how can i contact you. you can share yu struggling with me. i look forward to speaking with you
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