I'm not leaving cyber security forever, just trying to find a way to make it work better with my goals! Can't wait to find new ways to integrate the two into my freelance life! Have you made a career transition within tech? What did you do/What do you do now?
Damn! So you already knew what you were doing while still in college and transitioned within a YEAR!! I am 30 and still don't know wtf I'm doing and still haven't found something I like. You are luckyyy to have that mindset lol
I think you should get into UX/UI design. You sound like a good fit. I finish my Cybersecurity degree in April and I just got a job in December 2021 as an information security analyst. It’s sooooooo boring. I been studying HTML/CSS/JavaScript and I like that better. You’re right, seeing your result as a beautiful webpage is definitely motivational and neat. Im more of a creative person as well, so I think this suits me. Anyway, thanks for your videos and congratulations on your marriage ☺️
im thinking between web dev or cybersecurity (no degree no IT work exp), wondering what makes info sec boring? alot sitting around of just monitoring? Might be fine with that if its not a stressful job as i heard some web dev and cybersecurity jobs can be quite stressful and leads to burnout.
Omg! I didn’t know you got married! Congratulations! Also, you are my role model because I actually graduated with the same major, but I really didn’t feel like it was good fit for me. So I transitioned to web development(been learning on my own). I honestly love it more than Cybersecurity. Keep it up, girl. You are inspiring me! 💕
First thank you!! And WOW!! That’s so cool that we’re in the same boat haha. But I totally understand- In the future if I do cyber security, it has to be for web dev and there has to be some kind of a creative aspect. Cyber security can DEFINITELY get a lil dry sometimes 😅 But thank you so much for watching and best of luck with your transition as well! If you ever want to chat I’m always here!! 🤍🥲
whewwww compliance😅 that was my first full time job in cyber as well! i hated it and quite literally would rather watch paint dry so i and left within a year to do more technical cyber work which is a way better fit. i’m so glad that you found a passion in web development!! you look so happy 😊 and congratulations on getting married!! ❤️❤️
Haha I’m so glad i’m not alone in hating compliance 😅 It’s so dry, I definitely prefer technical work! It’s nice to her that you were able to move out of it- It gives me hope!! Thank you so much for watching 🥲🤍
can i ask what you do as a compliance and why is it so boring to the point where you would rather watch paint dry lmao?? and also can you elaborate more about what you meant by more technical cyber work? thank you!
A lot of cyber security revolves around Windows, so you every now and then you would have to do some things on Windows. Normally, it would be sufficient to run Windows on VMware or VirtualBox, but neither of these is compatible with the M1 chips (as far as I know). There is a VM called Parallels that works on Mac M1, and it can run an ARM-version of Windows 11. However, the ARM-version of Windows is not compatible with every "normal" Windows program. Long story short - for most things you should be fine with an Mac M1, but for certain practical exercises it would be good to have a second (Intel) computer that either runs Windows or runs a VM that can run Windows.
This is a hard question- yes and no. Yes because college was where I really learned how to code, how I got my internships and got to meet lots of great people. But No because it’s kinda expensive for what I learned 😅 But I will say I think we still live in a world that values degrees. A lot of jobs won’t even let you apply without a degree. If I could go back I’d probably do a CS minor or something a little more technical- but that’s just because of the path I want to take. It all just depends on where your interests lie :) I don’t want to push you away from pursuing a degree- UTSA was great! If you chose the college route- take FULL ADVANTAGE of everything they have to offer so it’s worth it :)
Hey Rebecca!! I have a doubt!! Can i earn a higher salary just after college in cybersecurity.. And also there is another question.. Its that.. Is only a degree in computer security is enough to gain a higher paying job.. I meam can i apply for a security architect.. Please respond!! 🤗
It really is haha, but web dev cannot exist without cyber security so I'm sure there is an intersection of the two somewhere! The freelancing part will be interesting though haha-- owning a business is HARD.
@@danielsalim5643 Yeah! I actually really enjoy coding which is another reason why I think I was drawn to it. I like coding and then seeing a beautiful website as the result- you don’t really get as much satisfaction when you code in cyber security. (At least for me personally!) Also- Thank you for watching my video 🥲🤍
The pay is definitely not the problem! The pay is phenomenal lol however I learned that a purely cyber security job wasn’t the right fit for me. I love creative work and find a lot of joy and fulfillment in web development. I’m working towards finding a role where I can use both skills!
@@pharhillgaming I would 100% recommend looking into some other career paths in that case! UI/UX with some software engineering would have been a better fit for me looking back. Cyber Security is great but definitely not a creative field haha. It was rough for me 😅
@@pharhillgamingybersecurity is incredibly creative and possibilities are endless Unfortunately young people don’t really understand what cyber careers entail. I’m a female and I’ve been in it for 20 years and it’s amazing the breadth of opportunities if you know what’s out there. Sadly young people are very misinformed and lack patience.
Yeah!! Some companies have CISO which is little more inline with cyber security directly. CISO stands for chief information security officer! It’s a cool role, i’d definitely recommend reading into it! :)
@@techwithbecca I didn't find the work fulfilling. Just my personality, i like the idea of being Digital Detective via cybersec. I guess I'm not a creative type 😂
@@outphoxed91 thats good, but in cybersec , the real industry doesnt look like that. there are few roles like threat intelligence only have those things.
I'm not leaving cyber security forever, just trying to find a way to make it work better with my goals! Can't wait to find new ways to integrate the two into my freelance life!
Have you made a career transition within tech? What did you do/What do you do now?
your cyber security vids from 2 years ago is what really got me into learning everything i can about computers, thank you.
Aww I’m so glad 😭 Thank you so much for watching & sticking around 🥲🤍
Damn! So you already knew what you were doing while still in college and transitioned within a YEAR!! I am 30 and still don't know wtf I'm doing and still haven't found something I like. You are luckyyy to have that mindset lol
I think you should get into UX/UI design. You sound like a good fit. I finish my Cybersecurity degree in April and I just got a job in December 2021 as an information security analyst. It’s sooooooo boring. I been studying HTML/CSS/JavaScript and I like that better. You’re right, seeing your result as a beautiful webpage is definitely motivational and neat. Im more of a creative person as well, so I think this suits me. Anyway, thanks for your videos and congratulations on your marriage ☺️
im thinking between web dev or cybersecurity (no degree no IT work exp), wondering what makes info sec boring? alot sitting around of just monitoring? Might be fine with that if its not a stressful job as i heard some web dev and cybersecurity jobs can be quite stressful and leads to burnout.
Omg! I didn’t know you got married! Congratulations! Also, you are my role model because I actually graduated with the same major, but I really didn’t feel like it was good fit for me. So I transitioned to web development(been learning on my own). I honestly love it more than Cybersecurity. Keep it up, girl. You are inspiring me! 💕
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First thank you!! And WOW!! That’s so cool that we’re in the same boat haha. But I totally understand- In the future if I do cyber security, it has to be for web dev and there has to be some kind of a creative aspect. Cyber security can DEFINITELY get a lil dry sometimes 😅
But thank you so much for watching and best of luck with your transition as well! If you ever want to chat I’m always here!! 🤍🥲
whewwww compliance😅 that was my first full time job in cyber as well! i hated it and quite literally would rather watch paint dry so i and left within a year to do more technical cyber work which is a way better fit. i’m so glad that you found a passion in web development!! you look so happy 😊 and congratulations on getting married!! ❤️❤️
Haha I’m so glad i’m not alone in hating compliance 😅 It’s so dry, I definitely prefer technical work! It’s nice to her that you were able to move out of it- It gives me hope!! Thank you so much for watching 🥲🤍
can i ask what you do as a compliance and why is it so boring to the point where you would rather watch paint dry lmao?? and also can you elaborate more about what you meant by more technical cyber work? thank you!
That's really cool!! Congratulations to you!
Good luck!
Well speaking of internship I start mine Monday wish me luck 👍
Question is a Macbook M1 good to use to study for certs and learn all things cyber security or will I need a windows laptop ?
A lot of cyber security revolves around Windows, so you every now and then you would have to do some things on Windows. Normally, it would be sufficient to run Windows on VMware or VirtualBox, but neither of these is compatible with the M1 chips (as far as I know). There is a VM called Parallels that works on Mac M1, and it can run an ARM-version of Windows 11. However, the ARM-version of Windows is not compatible with every "normal" Windows program.
Long story short - for most things you should be fine with an Mac M1, but for certain practical exercises it would be good to have a second (Intel) computer that either runs Windows or runs a VM that can run Windows.
not bad for starting, i'll take one for $55K
Hi Rebecca, go for it!
Also, do you think your degree was worth it? I'm considering UTSAs online cyber degree. Thanks!
This is a hard question- yes and no.
Yes because college was where I really learned how to code, how I got my internships and got to meet lots of great people. But No because it’s kinda expensive for what I learned 😅
But I will say I think we still live in a world that values degrees. A lot of jobs won’t even let you apply without a degree.
If I could go back I’d probably do a CS minor or something a little more technical- but that’s just because of the path I want to take. It all just depends on where your interests lie :)
I don’t want to push you away from pursuing a degree- UTSA was great! If you chose the college route- take FULL ADVANTAGE of everything they have to offer so it’s worth it :)
Hey Rebecca!! I have a doubt!! Can i earn a higher salary just after college in cybersecurity.. And also there is another question.. Its that.. Is only a degree in computer security is enough to gain a higher paying job.. I meam can i apply for a security architect.. Please respond!! 🤗
So does this mean you plan to pivot to devops/devsecops in the near future?
I need to dig deeper into what all that role entails but it is definitely on my radar!
Hm, it is gonna be an interesting journey
It really is haha, but web dev cannot exist without cyber security so I'm sure there is an intersection of the two somewhere! The freelancing part will be interesting though haha-- owning a business is HARD.
@@techwithbecca web need more coding so yeah hope u enjoy .god bless you
@@danielsalim5643 Yeah! I actually really enjoy coding which is another reason why I think I was drawn to it. I like coding and then seeing a beautiful website as the result- you don’t really get as much satisfaction when you code in cyber security. (At least for me personally!)
Also- Thank you for watching my video 🥲🤍
You inspire me :)
That’s so kind 🥲 Thank you for watching 😭🤍
what is wrong with cyber security and isn't it paying well...?
The pay is definitely not the problem! The pay is phenomenal lol however I learned that a purely cyber security job wasn’t the right fit for me. I love creative work and find a lot of joy and fulfillment in web development. I’m working towards finding a role where I can use both skills!
@@techwithbecca This is exactly what I'm trying to figure out. Because I'm very creative and cyber security seems far from that.
@@pharhillgaming I would 100% recommend looking into some other career paths in that case! UI/UX with some software engineering would have been a better fit for me looking back.
Cyber Security is great but definitely not a creative field haha. It was rough for me 😅
@@pharhillgamingybersecurity is incredibly creative and possibilities are endless Unfortunately young people don’t really understand what cyber careers entail. I’m a female and I’ve been in it for 20 years and it’s amazing the breadth of opportunities if you know what’s out there. Sadly young people are very misinformed and lack patience.
i have a question for you. can a person in cybersecurity be a cto or cio ?
Yeah!! Some companies have CISO which is little more inline with cyber security directly. CISO stands for chief information security officer! It’s a cool role, i’d definitely recommend reading into it! :)
What state do you live in? Trying to see pay wise with the salary you had.
I was in TX!
I switching from web dev and going into cyber, ironically haha
That’s so funny! What made you switch? 👀
@@techwithbecca I didn't find the work fulfilling. Just my personality, i like the idea of being Digital Detective via cybersec. I guess I'm not a creative type 😂
@@outphoxed91 thats good, but in cybersec , the real industry doesnt look like that. there are few roles like threat intelligence only have those things.
It’s rude
is it?
What's rude and how is it rude?