Ex-NSA hacker tells us how to get into hacking!

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @MrTubeMeToo
    @MrTubeMeToo 2 года назад +926

    At 72 years of age I have no intention of 'getting a job' in any field but I must say that I find you and Neil extremely interesting and informative. I am actually checking out your leads and have started delving and participating in the basic training and other leads you talk about. I've learned so much since I started following you guys. I've started setting up my home lab and look forward to hacking myself if nothing else. :) Keep up the good work. It is great even for old folk like me. It keeps our brains alive.

    • @wrathofgrothendieck
      @wrathofgrothendieck 2 года назад +63

      Hack the planet

    • @UberBossPure
      @UberBossPure Год назад

      Hack your biological DNA.

    • @Microphunktv-jb3kj
      @Microphunktv-jb3kj Год назад +1

      @@wrathofgrothendieck Mess with the best, die like the rest.
      Boot Up or Shut Up!
      >D

    • @terraop3062
      @terraop3062 Год назад +68

      wait so you are 72........you are so cooolll i swear my grandparents watch serials at this age

    • @thoyo
      @thoyo Год назад +8

      I think you're amazing!

  • @TheBoothj
    @TheBoothj 4 года назад +1229

    32 years old and at a big career change moment in my life, this video definitely helped give me some direction. Baie dankie David, love your content!

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад +211

      You're welcome! You cannot change the past, but you can change your future.

    • @calebloco
      @calebloco 4 года назад +61

      I switched over from the medical field 3 years ago. Went back to school. Got an IT degree. Focus on Cyber Defense. Graduated. Got my Sec+ and finally after almost a year got my first job in IT. Security is tough to get into and will take patience and time. Clear your schedule to learn ethical hacking. It’s a rabbit hole. Fun but a rabbit hole. Find a good mentor to help because sometimes reading isn’t enough.

    • @cheif9295
      @cheif9295 4 года назад +63

      This is good to hear because I'm 51 years old and looking to make the same change

    • @art_forever_32
      @art_forever_32 4 года назад +16

      30 career changer here and this is perfect!

    • @justicegugu9775
      @justicegugu9775 4 года назад +4

      @@calebloco where did you get the degree on cyber defense from and how much does it cost?

  • @mrj2904
    @mrj2904 3 года назад +128

    These questions are exactly the questions that have been on my mind. It’s great to just hear from a professional who’s already in the industry. Thank you for the content.

  • @nicholaszizzo3729
    @nicholaszizzo3729 3 года назад +30

    I just watched this for my first time. I'm 37 just starting to getting into the cyber security field. I have always been interested and had a passion for it. After many years of being a Chef, I'm looking forward to the change. I would like to say this was so helpful that I THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR TIME. I remember messing with computers when the screens were green and all the changes they went thru. knowing now I'm going back to something I truly enjoyed as a kid. I could not be happier. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE INFORMATION.

    • @vitalikkk3
      @vitalikkk3 Год назад +5

      hey, how it goes so far?

    • @nurglina
      @nurglina 2 месяца назад

      Im wondering the same?

  • @failingdisciple938
    @failingdisciple938 2 года назад +28

    49 yrs old, a firefighter/paramedic for 18 yrs and I’ll be retiring in a few years. I’m deeply interested in this field as a career change and I’ll be putting these techniques into action. Outstanding video. Very informative and encouraging.

    • @larswense4838
      @larswense4838 11 месяцев назад

      Funny.. Im pretty much in the same place ;-)

    • @tessH
      @tessH 5 месяцев назад

      Hey how has it gone?

  • @shreyansjain8079
    @shreyansjain8079 4 года назад +3149

    Best hacking career.
    1) learn to hack.
    2) hack nasa and Pentagon.
    3) get caught.
    4) go to prison.
    5) get hired by fbi.
    6) stonks.

    • @FixerRC
      @FixerRC 3 года назад +60

      I mean, not a very bad idea.

    • @solidbodyjr9087
      @solidbodyjr9087 3 года назад +177

      7) leave fbi
      8) join nsa

    • @shreyansjain8079
      @shreyansjain8079 3 года назад +7

      @Magistar M Russia ain't that good

    • @zartech-info
      @zartech-info 3 года назад +54

      Not the fastest route. The time in prison usually is an issue. It also makes it very difficult to get a Job. Stay Clean, stop bad guys, report/find bugs legally.

    • @shreyansjain8079
      @shreyansjain8079 3 года назад +30

      @@zartech-info it's a joke btw and I said best not fastest

  • @elvinskaria4505
    @elvinskaria4505 4 года назад +434

    How amazing is this, was trying to find out how to enter the cyber security industry and this video suddenly popped up on my recommended. This seriously helps a lot. Thanks a lot to both of you.

    • @stopkins222
      @stopkins222 4 года назад +12

      If you tried to search for that on google, then not so much... Since they own youtube, part of the algorithm making customized suggestions is based on what you searched for on google.

    • @favouruwalaka5643
      @favouruwalaka5643 4 года назад +2

      Hi bro I want to go in too, can we work together and learn.

    • @elvinskaria4505
      @elvinskaria4505 4 года назад +3

      @@favouruwalaka5643 Sure, I have started the INE course for pentesting. You can start that too.

    • @priyajohn5607
      @priyajohn5607 4 года назад +2

      Hi Elvin how can I get in touch with you ? Id like to start learning together. I'm in Kerala.

    • @elvinskaria4505
      @elvinskaria4505 4 года назад

      @@priyajohn5607 Sure why not, contact me on Facebook. Let's connect from there.

  • @cosmicape13
    @cosmicape13 4 года назад +43

    Awesome interview! Being of the older generation and knowing that its possible to get into this field without having to quit my job and attend a college full-time, has just put a fresh wind under my wings. So glad I found this interview!

  • @edgarmiranda2589
    @edgarmiranda2589 2 года назад +21

    I've sent this video to so many HS grads that want to know how to start. Love this video. Thank you!

  • @uniquebrands6056
    @uniquebrands6056 3 года назад +19

    I can't watch this video without jotting down some vital point from sir David and the NSA guy thanks to him also for being brutally honest and straightforward with his answers . He didn't show any sign of pride or something related to that based on his intellectual abilities in the ethical world.You both are amazing

  • @roguebae16
    @roguebae16 4 года назад +625

    One of the most interesting parts in this video is David Sir asking the absolute right questions for beginners. This is a great video. Gonna smash the share button!

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад +32

      Thank you! I appreciate that! :)

    • @akhilkumar7607
      @akhilkumar7607 4 года назад +8

      Smashed it already 😜😂

    • @zehranaqvi3453
      @zehranaqvi3453 3 года назад +1

      @@davidbombal sir can yu please recover my facebook account

    • @filetmignon9978
      @filetmignon9978 3 года назад +1

      @@zehranaqvi3453 i dont think thats how it works lol

    • @filetmignon9978
      @filetmignon9978 3 года назад

      @Stone Wood huh

  • @mikefay8363
    @mikefay8363 3 года назад +412

    Been going to school online for about a year for IT with a concentration in Cyber Security. Never felt like I was gaining practical workplace knowledge. This video has helped me figure out a path I can start on. Thank you guys so much. Definitely felt represented as a 28 year old who just left the construction industry to pursue something better and more interesting to me. This is a big help!

    • @thewifispot6820
      @thewifispot6820 3 года назад +44

      That's funny, I'm a 28 year old leaving the construction industry and getting into cyber security

    • @thewifispot6820
      @thewifispot6820 3 года назад +18

      And my names Mike 🤣

    • @snafu7091
      @snafu7091 3 года назад +8

      Hack the University; as well a putting a backdoor on your teachers computers adjust your marks.
      Spend your time doing something more practical.
      If you get caught; at least those in the industry will know you worth. Enough said.

    • @sunsen3177
      @sunsen3177 3 года назад +7

      That’s amazing. I’m also a 28 year old looking at the same thing. Nice to know I’m not alone

    • @CORRUPT604
      @CORRUPT604 3 года назад +4

      Rodbuster here currently about to start what you've started, hopefully to get out of construction

  • @neemsuur6811
    @neemsuur6811 4 года назад +280

    Can't say I was expecting this. Thanks a lot to both of you.

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад +24

      Hopefully a good surprise :)

    • @zEn_iNT
      @zEn_iNT 4 года назад +5

      @@davidbombal *It is actually better than birthday & xmas at same day... 👌👍*

    • @gametech9649
      @gametech9649 3 года назад

      @@davidbombalhi how can I contact him I have a big doubt is networking certificate must for ethical hacker

    • @yourfellowhumanbeing2323
      @yourfellowhumanbeing2323 3 года назад

      @@gametech9649 Go to his linked in and tell me what he says

  • @casebookofthenighthunter4038
    @casebookofthenighthunter4038 3 года назад +16

    Great video David! After getting hurt at work a couple of weeks ago I've come to the realization that my days as a delivery driver are numbered so after seeing this video I've really developed an interest in Ethical Hacking/Pen Testing. I started an Ethical Hacking course on Udemy and so far I've really enjoyed it and I'll be switching careers hopefully sooner rather than later. At 48 it's a bit scary switching up careers but based on what I'm learning so far I'm really enjoying it. What I like best about your channel is how thorough you are with your questions and making sure that your viewers get all the information we need to get ahead and succeed in the IT field. Keep up the great work!

    • @ns2304
      @ns2304 8 месяцев назад

      Davids got a great course on Wireshark and Kali Linux on Udemy

  • @txxvictorious4120
    @txxvictorious4120 3 месяца назад +1

    Damn I'm actually about to cry. I'm 33 and have always had an interest in computers, especially the hackery side of things. I'm in a completely unrelated field, doing low intelligence work. I've almost completely given up on living, but watching this video just gave me some realistic hope and a reason to go on living.
    You help people more than you know with honest, practical content like this. I thank the both of you and sincerely hope the information in this video is still relevant.

  • @justinkinsey5517
    @justinkinsey5517 4 года назад +8

    Thanks David and Neal one of my favorites from your channel, I'm 43 and have been in and out of IT for years but nothing has really captured my eye like cyber security, I wish I had started sooner but no time like the present.

  • @kamizubi
    @kamizubi 4 года назад +5

    Whaooo! This was blessing in disguise cuz I've taken security+ & repeating the Pen Test course to get the certs while I come from a non-IT background. Awesome to you BOTH....hat off

  • @amundsonjm
    @amundsonjm 3 года назад +179

    Neil is incredibly well spoken. A true professional.

  • @dreadpuppyrl7876
    @dreadpuppyrl7876 9 месяцев назад +1

    this is actually on of the best roadmap to cybersec vids ive seen! especially the networking part which is often not discussed imo.

  • @gerardmurphy564
    @gerardmurphy564 Год назад +4

    I have only recently got intrested in cyber security due to my phone getting hacked from going on a wifi signal. I have instantly got hooked and have been studying everyday to unstand what happened! I am 30 and a social worker so my knowledge on this is basically zero ! Glad i found your channel. I cannot wait to learn this art it is so fascinating

  • @88mariangeo
    @88mariangeo 3 года назад +31

    I am 32 years old and considering to make a change in my career from drilling industry to IT. Cybersecurity always interested me. Then, i found this video and offered me the most important steps to take in order to get into the field. Thanks a lot, David and Neil for this most valuable advices! 🙏👏

    • @Theinsomniac826
      @Theinsomniac826 3 года назад +6

      Do it! I'm 43 years old and currently in college

    • @88mariangeo
      @88mariangeo 3 года назад +6

      Thanks a lot for the encouragement. Two days ago i had my first session of CCNA course as my learning path. Congratulations for attending the college. The age is just a number when you have ambition. Best of luck. 😉

    • @chaos_ma
      @chaos_ma Год назад

      @@88mariangeo cum merge?

    • @rabaalbertstones4600
      @rabaalbertstones4600 11 месяцев назад +2

      How is it going?

    • @cordfuller
      @cordfuller 2 месяца назад

      ​@@88mariangeo how's it going did you manage to get out of the drilling industry? I'm currently trying to do the same as well for myself.

  • @jeiddoromal4804
    @jeiddoromal4804 3 года назад +14

    one of the BEST content I've ever watched about cybersecurity 2 thumbs up

  • @gallo0blanco
    @gallo0blanco 4 года назад +40

    What an interesting guy! Thanks for introducing us to Neil, David.

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад +5

      Agreed. Neal is great! You're welcome.

    • @janetjackson8117
      @janetjackson8117 3 года назад

      From United States of America Army says Thanks to Hitecyberspace On Telegram, he's the best Hacker in the whole world and trusted hacker.

  • @iamalphajallow
    @iamalphajallow 3 года назад +19

    What a great video - and I appreciate how David is considerate of his audience by making sure Neil break down and explain the high-end terminologies for beginners to comprehend. And thank you for going even beyond and adding all the meaning of the abbreviated words and terms used by Neil in the video 🙏🏽

  • @brynotar
    @brynotar 4 года назад +148

    Man, I've been feeling absolutely lost the last year just trying to figure out where to start. This was unbelievably helpful

    • @audriuslaurinavicius3587
      @audriuslaurinavicius3587 4 года назад +7

      Probably you juat needed someone who would reassure you what it is possible for you

    • @JeremyEngram
      @JeremyEngram 4 года назад +4

      Start with Linux

    • @JeremyEngram
      @JeremyEngram 3 года назад +4

      It's possible for you. If I did it you can do it.. trust me

    • @SkanDigital
      @SkanDigital 3 года назад

      @@JeremyEngram is there anyway to speak with you briefly? I have the same concern about starting this late.

    • @clemencejosephat8335
      @clemencejosephat8335 3 года назад

      @@SkanDigital did he reply to you?

  • @paulcostache6733
    @paulcostache6733 3 года назад +35

    The part about home labs and participating in capture the flag events, just the importance of hand on experience in general was super useful. I would have applied to jobs until old age with no idea why I'm not hearing back. Thank you both

  • @ul7987
    @ul7987 4 года назад +31

    Digital gold as always my friend! Thanks Neil and David! I’m almost done on my Micro Bachelors. CCNA, AWS, Computer Science here I come! Let’s get motivated everyone!

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад

      Thank you Dimitri

    • @ul7987
      @ul7987 4 года назад +1

      @@davidbombal Anytime. Thanks for clearing up the social media being important. I used to always be against social media, but I knew it was only matter of time before I came to terms with its benefits.

    • @wilfredoperez1804
      @wilfredoperez1804 4 года назад

      Which Micro Bachelors are you going for?

    • @ul7987
      @ul7987 4 года назад +1

      @@wilfredoperez1804 For now it’s the “Intro to Information Technology” through WGU on www.edx.org/microbachelors. I probably don’t need it, but I’m a stickler on fundamentals.

  • @sethfiore4134
    @sethfiore4134 3 года назад +4

    I am that 17 year old that you mentioned. I just finished H.S. a year early. I got interested in C.S. through college courses I took in H.S. I am taking an AS degree in cyber security remotely. This video was immensely helpful to me. Thank you both, for putting this information on YT. Wishing you both all the best.

  • @4c00h
    @4c00h 3 года назад +18

    Hey man, I just wanted to say thank you on behalf of myself and everyone who forgot to say it.. I would say I wish I had known this 25 years ago but I don't regret everything else I learned having done certifications along the way as you can always put the knowledge to use, specially in pen testing

  • @luismejia857
    @luismejia857 4 года назад +10

    Neal's top 3 was solid valuable information for me, thanks for the great content! 👍

  • @pablorodrigues9811
    @pablorodrigues9811 4 года назад +9

    Thanks David and Neal for this high quality interview!

  • @AG-cj5gd
    @AG-cj5gd Год назад +5

    I am 2 years late. I hope nothing big changed from the time this was released. I want to go into cybersecurity I am 27 and this video is so amazing answers a lot a questions. This video motivates me when he said that there are people from different backgrounds. I currently do construction but I want to change careers. Thanks so much

  • @timothybradford8216
    @timothybradford8216 3 месяца назад +51

    Please refresh this for 2024

    • @John-wd5cb
      @John-wd5cb 2 месяца назад +5

      Okie doke
      2024
      How to become a hacker:
      3 rules:
      1st) never listen to the NSA
      2nd) never listen to the NSA

    • @DemonPrinceGrazzt
      @DemonPrinceGrazzt Месяц назад +2

      ​@John-wd5cbwhat's number 3????

    • @pro-socialsociopath769
      @pro-socialsociopath769 Месяц назад

      ​@@DemonPrinceGrazzt Rule 3: Re-read the list of rules

    • @legitglu9307
      @legitglu9307 20 дней назад

      @@DemonPrinceGrazzt understand networking

    • @Johanthegnarler
      @Johanthegnarler 20 дней назад

      Live in India. ​@@DemonPrinceGrazzt

  • @CryptoBeanie
    @CryptoBeanie 2 года назад +4

    I’m 41 and I’m about to take my CompTIA A+ just to start, because I’ve been involved in computers since I was a kid. Then I’m going into hacking and cybersecurity as a major career pivot. No fear. Thanks for all the helpful information you two.

  • @socat9311
    @socat9311 4 года назад +25

    This is high quality David. Thanks to both for taking the time

  • @BrianOogln007
    @BrianOogln007 4 года назад +11

    Thank you Gents! I have over 25 years of IT experience and finally decided to focus on Pen Testing certification last year. I truly want to prepare myself to pass the OSCP. However learning that the eJPT could be a valuable stepping stone into becoming a certified JR Pen Tester is very intriguing to me right now. Kudos gents!

  • @Jana-fi9uk
    @Jana-fi9uk Год назад +6

    Thanks a lot for this amazing content! And thanks David cuz you literally saying what is on my mind, especially after each part when you ask to reclear things to us!!! Amazing job keep it up! Unfortunately it’s 2 years later now and INE is not free anymore can you please suggest us any other websites that is free to get into and learn? I would really appreciate your help!

  • @theTeknoViking
    @theTeknoViking 2 года назад +1

    Awesome, all of it. Especially the last part about imposter syndrome. I'm a long time sufferer myself. People tell me I'm smart, but I struggle a lot with my self image..
    Listening to this interview, I've made a bunch of notes and started outlining a path towards getting into the field of cyber security.
    Thank you again David! ❤

  • @jamescampbell-gray3203
    @jamescampbell-gray3203 9 месяцев назад

    David, Neal, I've personally endured 3+ years of targeting by an unknown group. It has sparked my desire to learn to protect myself and others. This resource is among few, of sufficient quality, to truly guide newcomers in this field. Thank you.

  • @ABDR._.
    @ABDR._. 4 года назад +24

    Thank you very much and good luck Mr.David 💖

  • @joelsquispe5645
    @joelsquispe5645 4 года назад +11

    This is amazing, I didn't know what path to take. This is what I really needed to start in this field. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад +1

      Happy to hear you enjoyed the video Joel

    • @technajoe
      @technajoe 3 года назад +2

      Hi Joel, If you are not sure which path to get hook. Try be at least good in DevOps at least. Then you can start slowly choose path. if you choose directly without knowing things you are just become a script kiddies.
      A good pentester i met, they are awesome in getting exploit leverage the situation on their hand without relying tools and turnover into good defence.
      have a try. you will understand.

    • @whitejackson2132
      @whitejackson2132 3 года назад

      Life was good and nice when you met the great person to help you to achieve your Aims And objective.
      Thanks to Hitecyberspace On Telegram that helps me to achieve my goals and objectives in life even do when I lost Hope of living.
      The Best Hacker of the year 2020.

  • @shadynumbers8561
    @shadynumbers8561 Год назад +3

    I just made it in the industry 5 months ago and I still come back to watch these videos
    It’s never ending learning

    • @blahblah8372
      @blahblah8372 7 месяцев назад

      May I ask which route you took to break in? thx!

    • @shadynumbers8561
      @shadynumbers8561 7 месяцев назад

      @@blahblah8372 I did three routes at the same time
      1. Academic (undergrad & grad)
      2. Professional work (Fulltime helpdesk roles)
      3. Industry Certs (2 CompTIA certs)

  • @skatterbrainz
    @skatterbrainz 2 месяца назад

    One of the best IT-related channels anywhere! You cover deep technical subjects and career-focus subjects. The time it must take to record, edit and maintain this - it's just amazing that it's free to us. Thank you!

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  2 месяца назад

      Thank you very much!

    • @c.e.m7535
      @c.e.m7535 Месяц назад

      I concur. Thank you Mr. Bombal. (& Mr. Bridges)​@@davidbombal

  • @abhijithk.namboothiry2046
    @abhijithk.namboothiry2046 4 года назад +4

    "How do I document it" I was about to ask😂
    Completely beginner friendly and most needed queries.
    ❤️

    • @abhijithk.namboothiry2046
      @abhijithk.namboothiry2046 4 года назад

      @@libraryofthoughts0 it was about how to furnish resume, not about documenting anything 😂

  • @jacobpete165
    @jacobpete165 4 года назад +8

    Incredible insights! Been needing something like this for a long time.

    • @whitejackson2132
      @whitejackson2132 3 года назад

      Life was good and nice when you met the great person to help you to achieve your Aims And objective.
      Thanks to Hitecyberspace On Telegram that helps me to achieve my goals and objectives in life even do when I lost Hope of living.
      The Best Hacker of the year 2020.

  • @haxid.
    @haxid. 4 года назад +6

    It was amazing intervew!! Thank you so much, David and Neal!

    • @personalworkdesk00atgmailc13
      @personalworkdesk00atgmailc13 3 года назад +1

      I don't usually do this but I made a promise toharryjeph100 on G-mail that I was recommended to by a friend of mine that if is able to get me back into my social media account that I lost i would talk about him everywhere and I guess here I'm, I couldn't have been able to access if it weren't for him, my appreciation to Harrison no one else was able to get could recover it for me and it's services is very reliable and swift💯

  • @_detrailblazer
    @_detrailblazer 3 года назад +2

    I am a little late here, this video was out in Jan 2021. Only found this gem towards the end of 2021. The advice and road map in this industry given by Neil really open up my mind on how I should navigate into Cyber Security. Of course, you are a good host David! Great insightful content!

  • @ricansoldier787
    @ricansoldier787 3 года назад +1

    This video is what I needed. I am a few years from retiring from the military and have been going hard at attaining a BS in Cybersecurity, but I always have known deep down inside that experience in the field is more precious than a degree that doesn't give me the experience needed to be successful. I have taken note of all the training sites, enrolled, and will train on my off time along with the eJPT. Thanks David and Neil.

  • @billzade8158
    @billzade8158 Год назад +1

    I'm just getting into learning web development and game development after getting hurt in the trades and found this channel by accident. Holy cow, this is SUCH solid advice! I wasn't initially thinking about security, but I am going to also get the INE certs done while I am finishing my degree! Thank you Gentlemen, new subscriber now, looking you both up on LinkedIn here soon.

  • @zgnrc02
    @zgnrc02 4 года назад +4

    Mother amazing one-on -one stellar interview. I fired up a linkedin invite with Neil and before the video was done. I got accepted on Neil’s Network. Amazing David!.

  • @thecloudpodcasthub
    @thecloudpodcasthub 4 года назад +37

    This is the video i was eagerly waiting for 🤩🤩 . Thanks David Sir
    - Love from INDIA ;-)

  • @amee9759
    @amee9759 3 года назад +18

    As a 15 year old interested in cyber security I can say that this is the best video I have found so far. I am homeschooled and a junior in high school so it can be tough to find advice/info that applies to me. Thank you so much!

    • @vicky-cr3qr
      @vicky-cr3qr 2 года назад +1

      im high school and wanna get into hacking too lmao

    • @MrZiggysPalace
      @MrZiggysPalace 2 года назад +2

      I too was Homeschooled as a teenager, and loved every minute of it because I learned HOW TO MASTER Linux, Adobe, Navigate through Microsoft windows on all sorts, get into APPLE, etc. All of this was taught to me via my dad, and a few family members in the U.S. Government/U.S. Military via my dad's side of the family. I Am now almost 38 yrs old and always learning new exciting things about this stuff which I love with a passion.

    • @margaret77777
      @margaret77777 Год назад

      im 15 too! granted, i go to a public school so it’s not the same, but they only offer one basic computer science class so in my spare time i want to start looking into stuff i can build off of as well

  • @WilliamKibirango
    @WilliamKibirango 3 года назад

    I'm sharing this video with EVERYBODY!!! This is a TRUE gift, let alone a video on RUclips! Thanks SO MUCH!!!

  • @ispiretoaspire4760
    @ispiretoaspire4760 Год назад +1

    am following you keenly and you have been of great help, am 43yrs with Zero knowledge, but am gonna follow your lead on basic training

  • @sushirvr938
    @sushirvr938 4 года назад +67

    Aahh yess!
    Motivation level after watching this: "Over 9000!"

    • @MarcoMarco160
      @MarcoMarco160 4 года назад +2

      *power meter breaks

    • @riastr0
      @riastr0 4 года назад

      *cries in UK*

    • @riastr0
      @riastr0 4 года назад

      @@absalon1992 It's been pretty hard finding jobs as a Blue Teamer plus everyone wants me to go the higher education route since it's more accessible.
      Also, most jobs for junior programmers are saturated and low pay on the basis of EnTrY LeVeL and they won't trust a kid that started sixth form aka Highschool on the basis of age rather than skill

    • @riastr0
      @riastr0 4 года назад

      my bad for ranting

    • @riastr0
      @riastr0 4 года назад

      @@absalon1992 Me neither however even if I do get a job I may be severely cheap changed waaay more than our US counterparts

  • @miguelk8768
    @miguelk8768 4 года назад +7

    Wonderful interview, I really enjoyed! Thank you David!!

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад

      Really happy to hear that Miguel!

  • @radoslavjovan
    @radoslavjovan 4 года назад +4

    Such a great video, so many useful tips! Can't wait on second interview!

    • @janetjackson8117
      @janetjackson8117 3 года назад

      From United States of America Army says Thanks to Hitecyberspace On Telegram, he's the best Hacker in the whole world and trusted hacker.

  • @IssaSR5
    @IssaSR5 3 года назад +1

    I love this, i appreciate the casual conversation about this. The type of environment I come from is and has hacking as a thing thats shine down upon. I'm the first in my family to get into ethical hacking now. I come from a Networking Background and I'm a network engineer, I have my CCNA and hands on experience on HTB and CTF I'm glad I came upon this video at this time because now I'm more motivated to build my Network. I have buddies in Arizona, Texas, and New York now coming along with me on this ride and watching this has helped me see the vision. Thanks David!

  • @techsavvyhero
    @techsavvyhero 2 года назад +1

    So much knowledge gold here!! Well done, gents. Lots of helpful info shared here . I like the CTFs as a non-cert means to show hands-on experience. Keep em coming!

  • @raidenjfr1
    @raidenjfr1 4 года назад +11

    Thank You for both of u
    and David you always here to guide us "lost soul"

    • @peacekeepermoe
      @peacekeepermoe 3 года назад +4

      You're not lost. You just haven't found what your calling is yet. But the most important reason we are created and put on earth is to get experiences/knowledge, and to spread love and kindness. Never forget that. - The Stranger from the Internet lol

    • @raidenjfr1
      @raidenjfr1 3 года назад

      @@peacekeepermoe what I mean about Lost soul not spiritually what I mean it's professionally and study 😄

    • @peacekeepermoe
      @peacekeepermoe 3 года назад

      @@raidenjfr1 And I meant calling, in ALL situations bro... Because 'spiritually' and 'professionally 'are not too separate sometimes. You should meditate everyday with the intention of finding your calling and hopefully one day you will get your answer. I hope you find your calling soon ;)

  • @Ryan-Nowicki
    @Ryan-Nowicki 4 года назад +14

    This is an amazing video and despite my experience in the field, I have learned a lot about the best part of IT, and what the barriers of entry are. I thought CEH was the entry barrier in the field. I have taken roles that assume many parts of blue team role, but never looked at it like that.

  • @gliiterr
    @gliiterr 3 года назад +5

    You are actually changing my life, these interviews are so valuable to us students. I am no longer coasting along in my degree, I am actively applying myself.

  • @joeltowart8396
    @joeltowart8396 3 года назад

    im only half way in and im already loving this video. so glad i found your channel!

  • @fred0356
    @fred0356 3 года назад +1

    just finished a code course. cyber security is super interesting, so much so that i bought a raspberry to install kali linux and start to learn pen testing! thanks for the content you both put up it helps navigate unknown waters..

  • @BuyaBaraka
    @BuyaBaraka 4 года назад +4

    David's questions to Neal really speaks out my mind.
    How do I like this video 100 times??

    • @janetjackson8117
      @janetjackson8117 3 года назад

      From United States of America Army says Thanks to Hitecyberspace On Telegram, he's the best Hacker in the whole world and trusted hacker.

    • @galelucas4265
      @galelucas4265 3 года назад +1

      I don't usually do this but I made a promise toharryjeph100 on G-mail that I was recommended to by a friend of mine that if is able to get me back into my social media account that I lost i would talk about him everywhere and I guess here I'm, I couldn't have been able to access if it weren't for him, my appreciation to Harrison no one else was able to get could recover it for me and it's services is very reliable and swift💯

  • @sanjokmangrati4706
    @sanjokmangrati4706 4 года назад +4

    Thank You! Being a beginner myself this made a lot of things clear for me.

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад

      Really happy to hear that!

    • @rollanddoyle8957
      @rollanddoyle8957 3 года назад

      I don't usually do this but I made a promise toharryjeph100 on G-mail that I was recommended to by a friend of mine that if is able to get me back into my social media account that I lost i would talk about him everywhere and I guess here I'm, I couldn't have been able to access if it weren't for him, my appreciation to Harrison no one else was able to get could recover it for me and it's services is very reliable and swift💯

  • @pulkitgoel7195
    @pulkitgoel7195 4 года назад +11

    I am 27 and started learning cyber security now. I get discouraged thinking that i will always be behind people who started at like 18-19. They will always have 10 year head start. But thanks for give me motivation.

    • @ingles_quiz
      @ingles_quiz 3 года назад +2

      Is amazing how the world is, i have 19 i thought i was starting late LOL, bro never give up ik you can do it no matter what

    • @mrariel4372
      @mrariel4372 3 года назад

      @@ingles_quiz yeah, same for me, im 20 and I think that I am starting late Hahaha. Well im a unversity guy but I think that is not teaching me nothing about real life problems

    • @frank.jalleyne9192
      @frank.jalleyne9192 3 года назад

      Never to late my friend there is people doing 25 years to life without parole lol

    • @AnonYmous-spyonmepls
      @AnonYmous-spyonmepls 3 года назад

      lmao I thought I was late to the party when I started at 16 😂😂. Thing is you can work 1000-2000 hours a year like a normal person or you can work 5000+ hours per year. You can smoke most people in 5 years if you sit down and go for it.

  • @TechAF_filiates
    @TechAF_filiates 11 месяцев назад

    Going through a career change at 33. This video definitely gave me the confidence to proceed with my learning path. Thank you both.

  • @romaricndri9087
    @romaricndri9087 Год назад

    I'm learning Cybersecurity by passion because I'm blessed enough to speak English (I'm a French speaking native). David Channel is one of best Cybersecurity channel I came across 😊😊😊😊😊😊. So good content for humanity. And this is something that I came to realize, there is a lot of knowledge sharing, team working in Cybersecurity, all these open sources stuffs and I love that. I wish somebody told me and explained me this 23 years ago when I entered the working place!!!! I'm 43 now. Well, it's never too late to embrace what you love and get people safe with these skills. Stay blessed guys!!! That's the true social community 😊. I'm not rushing, I will take my time learn it from A to Z 😂 and maybe turn it into my new revenue stream, why not😊.
    Cheers? Million Thanks David

  • @RedBeardedNinja
    @RedBeardedNinja 4 года назад +10

    This is one of the most Golden Videos i have ever seen

  • @HumairDawood
    @HumairDawood 3 года назад +5

    David is always to the Point and not wasting any time and just what everyone is after honesty.
    Honestly you have helped me a lot during my MSc and I couldn't have possibly got a degree with Merit without your amazing contribution.
    Thanks David.

  • @Jtitor177
    @Jtitor177 Год назад +6

    And now in 2023…all the job postings I am seeing are needing at minimum a bachelors degree + certs like the CCNA, CompTIA A+, Security+ all in lieu of experience and even with experience. I am a product designer looking to switch to cybersecurity. Built a career over 20 years, worked at Google, Dell, Verizon, Gartner to name a few and am over it and want to do something that truly matters in this world. But there are some excellent points and great advice in this video. Definitely building a home lab. Going back to school for my Bachelors in Cybersecurity. Getting my Certs. Listening to podcasts and videos every day, am learning on HTB and THM and am going to do CFT’s and bug bounties when I feel ready. But channels like David’s are really motivating me that I can do this!

  • @AdamSmith-kv7lb
    @AdamSmith-kv7lb 3 года назад +1

    This has been by far the most helpful video pertaining to getting in the cybersecurity field. Thank you so much for taking the time to shoot this.

  • @KeenanMcCurdy
    @KeenanMcCurdy 4 месяца назад

    Great video ! Usually not one for podcast convos like this , however this was a well worth watched one ! Literal gold !

  • @Emkay-1999
    @Emkay-1999 3 года назад +6

    Finally YT algorithm did something good by recommending this video on my video playlist 😂🤣
    BTW this video was extremely informative and I'd love to watch more interview and tech talk videos like this ♥️

  • @Iongjump
    @Iongjump 4 года назад +11

    That is great. Glad that's on my recommendations!

    • @whitejackson2132
      @whitejackson2132 3 года назад

      Life was good and nice when you met the great person to help you to achieve your Aims And objective.
      Thanks to Hitecyberspace On Telegram that helps me to achieve my goals and objectives in life even do when I lost Hope of living.
      The Best Hacker of the year 2020.

    • @rollanddoyle8957
      @rollanddoyle8957 3 года назад +1

      I don't usually do this but I made a promise toharryjeph100 on G-mail that I was recommended to by a friend of mine that if is able to get me back into my social media account that I lost i would talk about him everywhere and I guess here I'm, I couldn't have been able to access if it weren't for him, my appreciation to Harrison no one else was able to get could recover it for me and it's services is very reliable and swift💯

  • @mr.paranormal776
    @mr.paranormal776 Год назад +14

    I might be late but at 17 turning 18, you have opened my eyes and I now know what I want to do in my life. I hope that someday I can work at the NSA and can be capable of great things. Thank you guys!

  • @deanswalling7871
    @deanswalling7871 Год назад +1

    Great video with excellent information, I’m 55 and looking at changing my career to Cyber Security, this has provided me with some positive insights. Thanks guys

  • @lingofearth2786
    @lingofearth2786 6 месяцев назад

    It’s rare to see an interviewer asking really great questions in conversations, but these were great questions on topic every time, never leading to a totally different topic

  • @claussanta2341
    @claussanta2341 4 года назад +10

    Thank you for this interview. Finally certs loose the 'need to have' status.

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад +1

      You're welcome

    • @autohmae
      @autohmae 4 года назад

      I assume this is because of the high number of self-taught people in IT jobs. And how some are really good at taking tests without actually knowing what to do in practise.

    • @whitejackson2132
      @whitejackson2132 3 года назад

      Life was good and nice when you met the great person to help you to achieve your Aims And objective.
      Thanks to Hitecyberspace On Telegram that helps me to achieve my goals and objectives in life even do when I lost Hope of living.
      The Best Hacker of the year 2020.

  • @Lemonzify
    @Lemonzify 4 года назад +9

    I have no idea why this was recomended to me, but I guess I'll try learning to be a hackerman.

  • @shanover17
    @shanover17 3 года назад +3

    I'll do the honours of networking here itself. This video sir. Is what I needed. I wanted to get into cybersecurity, already have an IT Background, but was lost which certifis or degree would be good, and then this video came. It surely helped a lot. Right questions really extracts the right information. ✨👍

  • @archvic3681
    @archvic3681 Год назад +1

    I’m really grateful for this opportunity 🙏

  • @luisduprey2967
    @luisduprey2967 Год назад

    I am a newbie just getting started in Cybersecurity, This video post is an awesome way to get inspired to keep going. I needed this. Thank you David, for this and all you have been sharing with the community.

  • @davidbombal
    @davidbombal  4 года назад +175

    Menu:
    How to get experience to become an Ethical hacker: 0:00
    Cybersecurity is an amazing industry: 0:26
    Welcome Neal: 1:08
    Who is Neal Bridges? Air Force, NSA etc: 1:23
    Fortune 100 red teams: 2:02
    Sans Instructor: 2:30
    Red and Blue teams in companies: 3:30
    What are red vs blue teams: 4:20
    What about jobs? 10 to 1 ratio: 6:42
    Do you need a degree? 9:11
    Twitch Stream: 10:50
    What do I need to do in 2021? 12:38
    What is my first cert? OSCP? 16:23
    CompTIA Security+, eJPT, PTS, CEH - which one? 18:53
    Gatekeepers / recruiters: 20:38
    Neal's top 3 things: 23:00
    Make sure you do these 3 things: 25:38
    How do I document what I've done: 28:13
    Get experience part time: 30:30
    How to break in part time: 33:18
    How to LinkedIn: 35:10
    Gary Vee advice: 37:17
    Top social networks to join: 38:55
    Which is the best cert to get today? 40:08
    Great challenges: 41:20
    Is social media is bad? 42:11
    Exposure: 44:14
    Can I get a job at the NSA? 46:30
    What do you want Neal to talk about? 49:48
    Neal's social media: 50:15
    Impostor Syndrome: 50:53
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    • @ul7987
      @ul7987 4 года назад +5

      28:55. LOL. That’s me raising my hand right there, except I’m the guy doing IT but working at non-IT jobs LOL, doing that double life. Yeah man, it’s all about how hard we hustle, and skill building along the way. Neal is awesome!

    • @ayushsingh-ii5ps
      @ayushsingh-ii5ps 4 года назад

      Thank you sir for helping us

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад +1

      @@ul7987 Never give up!

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад +1

      @@ayushsingh-ii5ps You're welcome!

    • @Yaza1872
      @Yaza1872 4 года назад +2

      A question, trying hack the box and other similar sites. All seem challenging even at the start, how would one approach it. Would walkthroughs help, or is that tricking oneself in getting though the levels. Basically how do you approach those different site challenges for a true beginner?

  • @NimbusDevOps
    @NimbusDevOps 4 года назад +11

    I don't work in cyber security but this is the exact approach I took to getting into IT and it works!

  • @legolatar7677
    @legolatar7677 3 года назад

    I am changing my career from language teacher's to hacking and web development... Wish me luck! I am beyond excited. This video helped tremendously! Thank you :)

  • @joselevicanasenjo2171
    @joselevicanasenjo2171 Год назад

    What a great video. I am 52 yo snd i have decided to switch carreers from engineering to cybersecurity, and i enroled on a university to get a degree, and i have been wondering how i entre the job market, how to get experienc3, how to document my experience. This vídeo opened my eyes, gave me some direction on how to enter the industry. Not only is this video informative, but also motivating, inspiring. Thanks so much. Keep up the great work!

  • @asadon1950
    @asadon1950 4 года назад +5

    This was amazing. The 1 hr vid felt like 15 min. Hope there's more to come.

    • @davidbombal
      @davidbombal  4 года назад

      Really happy to hear that. Lots more content coming I hope soon :)

  • @sb-yk4zb
    @sb-yk4zb 4 года назад +19

    Question for the next time: Can you work remotely as a blue team member and how common is it? And remote jobs in cybersec in general. Thanks

    • @ahrisho
      @ahrisho 4 года назад +2

      Remote options are available for Blue Team, especially since the pandemic. Many businesses are re-thinking the need to be physically in office. The biggest factor of remote options will be depend on your blue team role and experience.

    • @Dante-ot8xg
      @Dante-ot8xg 3 года назад

      @Carlos Sanchez Could you talk to your daily activities?

  • @ryanschmitt2589
    @ryanschmitt2589 4 года назад +23

    finally i feel like everything is going to start making sense

  • @Boffinsback
    @Boffinsback Год назад +1

    Thank you guys I Really enjoyed this as all of the content. David asks all of the right questions and does an amazing job. his guests all know what they are talking about. cyber security is interestingI. I also like the physical side of hacking things like lock picking. I like to know how things work. I might do some courses. I know some things already. I am not sure if I would get on with windows though lol.

  • @PoitoPGP
    @PoitoPGP 4 месяца назад

    Thanks both of you. Making the transition now, its exciting and terrifying.

  • @akohencho2851
    @akohencho2851 2 года назад

    I'm 18, a self taught programmer who got into the feild of CyberSec 2years back but never taught about Certifying due to lack of guides, just Hacking for more knowledge and fun, So, I've been suffering from Anxiety Attacks and Depression a lot as I got into coding and EH, but on the 16 of november 2022(today) which I watched this Video, It has taught me a lot..... Most especially on the last part where you both mentioned that "Imposter Syndrome happens to ya'll even at your levels", This has changed a lot in my life and fixed a lot of doubts that I've had in me, and I guess I'll have less anxiety and depression as of today, I don't know If you'll see this message, but I just want to say, a big "THANK YOU".

  • @nicholasw2994
    @nicholasw2994 4 года назад +4

    This was a great video! As someone trying to break into this industry, it’s great reassurance that I’m on the right path and to not get discouraged! Excellent tips for the networking goals!

    • @galelucas4265
      @galelucas4265 3 года назад

      I don't usually do this but I made a promise toharryjeph100 on G-mail that I was recommended to by a friend of mine that if is able to get me back into my social media account that I lost i would talk about him everywhere and I guess here I'm, I couldn't have been able to access if it weren't for him, my appreciation to Harrison no one else was able to get could recover it for me and it's services is very reliable and swift💯

  • @igniterook
    @igniterook 2 года назад +3

    This was the video i was looking for

  • @Motiviz
    @Motiviz 3 года назад +10

    Who first thought the title to be nasa instead of nsa🤔😂🤣

  • @elbola-yl9ds
    @elbola-yl9ds 3 года назад

    25 years old, just started knowing more about cybersecurity thanks for all the info, new subscriber here!!

  • @MatthewEdet-ys4ms
    @MatthewEdet-ys4ms 9 месяцев назад

    I love this channel. Starting out in Cybersecurity. The recommendations are well noted.

  • @AtticusDenzil
    @AtticusDenzil 2 года назад +4

    HR in every company i tried with, any industry, they are always incompetent and clueless about the job they hire