Recruiter here. Yes college degree + certs in tech are huge door openers . However, even if you don’t have a college degree certs are things recruiters look for.
Network+/Security+/CISSP would get it done. But honestly most places want hands on experience. Lastly check out the domains in cybersecurity to find actual roles.
As someone who also works in cybersecurity, I can confirm that this is and will be one of the hottest fields to go into for the foreseeable future. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is higher than the supply which means companies are willing to pay up more.
My bachelor degree is Business Administration and masters degree is in Public administration. I have 0 knowledge in IT. Can I be 1 tier Soc analyst without any bachelor degree in IT. Is it really must to have IT bachelor degree to get job as 1 Tier?
@nigarhuseynova5513 depends what IT job you are looking for. Cyber security is much harder to get entry level without a degree compared to an easy to get entry job like a help desk support.
The supply and demand will have its flow bottle necked in the entry level area. I have bachelors in cyber security and filled out countless applications, if you don’t have at least two years experience in the field itself doing what their daily tasks are, you gona struggle getting in until you find that one friend or accepting company. I’ve yet to be able to find a job in the year I’ve had the degree, had to take an IT job and I am now looking into joining the Air Force in order to pursue a cyber security job.
Yeah that matters 150 is amazing everywhere but only above average in DC. Minimum is $17.50 and I know many security guards out there making 100k. I myself was offered a job making 33 an hour with OT whenever I wanted, but couldn't afford to relocate with those prices down there.
@eddey3052 I'm just saying, I personally don't know what the differences in income are from city to city. For example, people are saying 100k isn't good in San Francisco. Where I'm at, that's pretty/very good. I don't know DC's cost of living or general salary stats, so I had to look up the average/median.
@@junsol2473 It’s not that 150k is trash, it’s that 150k in DC is trash for this type of work. I get offers for that range all the time from companies in the DMV area for cleared positions “I have a TS”. The thing is I make 155k working from home in Texas. The fact that I’d have to downgrade my lifestyle if I wanted to relocate to DC for the same pay is a huge deal breaker for me.
I live here in Kansas and a lot of tech companies are moving to the Midwest. I’m signing up for a cybersecurity boot camp and I have 0 experience. Definitely interested in this field
@ecclairmayo4153 I wouldn't say theres necessarily a movement. To be fair there's a ton of jobs which can be taught on the job which pay very well. Also lots that send you to specialized schools. Think Air traffic controllers, cops, HVAC, Electrcian, Plumber, Carpenters...etc. School is useful but only if you are going towards a purposeful degree which will yield you a job.
Agreed! I tried it as in courses nope not easy! But, if you really want it then yes. I think certain platforms teach different and certain people learn different so maybe at that moment that was just not my learning curve so I’ll dig and find something that fits my learning curve. Definitely worth it!
I have a passion for it. I'm not the best at learning unfortunately... But I'm putting in the effort so I can make this my career. I want a good future for myself, as well as my family.
@@richieroeder25same I’m still in high school and I really decided to between nursing/healthcare and IT. I have some uncles who do IT and my mom does nursing so I know I have people who could help me in any path
Just a tip from a random stranger.. If you can, try to get into the FinTech (financial tech) side of things. I’ve learned that FinTech companies pay a whole lot of dough for cyber security experts to guard money and assets! I mean that’s anyone, but FinTech is a good angle IMO. And since that’s where the hackers want to be, that’s where you’ll be needed to play a vital role for a very long time. And congrats on your Master’s that’s amazing!!
@@boobentobi1737 I make 150 at a major bank but as a developer. A CS degree is golden. There are other avenues you can take that pay well besides cyber security
Same here man. Well anyone who didn’t grow up with a silver spoon in their mouth. As a kid, my group of friends was really diverse with blacks, Hispanics, Asians and also whites. I mean we were all dirt poor, so seeing any of them win or make it in life makes me happy.
@@dranchd6571 huh? Wasn’t meant like that at all. I agreed with the initial point but was just elaborating that I cheer for anyone that can make it when things weren’t handed to them. Did you see the first sentence in my comment?
@@izrailas who? I wasn’t referring to the person in the video specifically. Because yeah, I don’t know if he was or wasn’t. But my money would be on that he wasn’t because he mentioned the certifications that he worked hard to get in order to be a fit for a position like the one he has.
Definitely don’t skip on the degree! You hear a lot of people complain about degrees with the costs, time investments, and low ROI. However, for a degree in a STEM field it is certainly worth it. It also does provide a solid foundation in the field you’re trying to get into. If you think you don’t need to know much to be in IT or cybersecurity then think again. Also, I work with a few guy right now that have worked in entry-level positions for *years* because they wanted to go the cert-only path and skip a degree. However, when you’re in a competitive market degrees help you get the edge up on other people that are also applying for the higher-paying, non-entry level positions.
Tech Recruiter here in the DC area, start with your Sec+ … entry level roles with this will be usually a Jr. Analyst, SOC Analyst, or Vulnerability Analyst. He’s remote too.. so he maybe juggling two and making real good money. 😁
Thanks. I'm in school right now and studying for my sec+. Then I'm going back for my A+ and Net+ then moving to the other certs like Linux+ and Server+. Got any recommendations? I want to get a bunch of certs before I graduate so I come out stacked with internship experience.
@@NinjaSushi2 obtain the Sec+… no need for the A+..: if anything after that, Linux is definitely good. However because of the market and a lot of job descriptions will also want you to have worked in a cloud environment so look into AWS and AWZURE
I am 100% sure that his Indian counterpart in India is earning 1/20 th of he earns. I do work at a major IT firm and I am a developer I contribute to the latest cutting edge product development. Lots of code contribution, open-source contribution. I build fullstack apps/websites/LLM-Apps using Typescript, Python, React. My US counterpart at same company who works with me at same job level earning money which I can't get here at India even considering purchasing power parity. I earn around 350 $ a month. Earlier I used to be a freelance developer and my earning was 1200 $ a month. India is loosing it's IT/Software industry dream. No labour council, no one follows labour laws. And it's a exploitation capital. Seeing this reel / short interview I fell I should die.
Yes, salaries are definitely a lot more in the U.S. There are many, many Indians working in the D.C. area. To compare living expenses, my 1 bedroom apartment in 2017 was 45 minutes away from Washington D.C. and cost around $1,600 USD. Keep applying to companies and don't give up - there may be one eventually willing to sponsor or hire you from the U.S.
@RealZayComo well I was already working for the state as a regular help desk. But what I did was I contacted the cheif information security officer. I asked if I could volunteer my time to come learn hands on with some of their network security teams. Asked if the would allow me to shadow if it's possible, ask them what they wanted someone they would hire to know and how I should practice it. I told them I had a lab that I built and wanted to know if they could suggest anything for me to add to my lab to practice. I ended up getting a meeting with them and ended up getting connected with them on linked in. I went and studied the security + and passed it and then I hit them up letting them know if they had any positions open to please keep me in mind. Amd so when one came up they gave me the interview, I murdered it in the face and got the job. Moral of the story is in the IT realm it's good to 1. Have practical knowledge of what you want to do. 2. Get certified. But most importantly, 3 it's who you know and who can give you your first chance.
See if you can find non-university avenues first so you don't wind up with a new car's worth of student loans to pay back. You might find some free/no cost avenues where if you want, you don't have to go to a big beefy college....but instead a low cost community college to finish it up. Or you could go completely without college if you get the right resources. I recommend Professor Messer, Mike Meyers, and David Bombal.
Getting in cybersecurity is not a piece of cake. You need to be technically strong and well versed in many domains. If you uave degree, its great. But if you dont. Certification is the way. Lots of practice. Do lots of labs. Try getting into soc or support job. Then you can grow from there. Directly getting into core job is hard and difficult. Buf not impossible.
@@RaulMartinez-gd3pw without more info its not possible me to suggest. Because it depends where you wanna go. Cybersecurity is an umbrella term. There are a lot of fields like pen testing, dfir/Blue team, red team, GRC, IAM, digital forensics, etc and also your level of expertise. If you're fresher. Then Security+ would be a great choice.
@@UserName95107 Hey, I have an IT degree and am now looking to get into cybersecurity. I would like to become a security analyst or engineer what certifications do you recommend if you could help me please reply. Thanks!
Degree 4 years Experience 5 9 years to get to make 150k with likely grinding school/certs throughout. Not an easy field, saturated at the entry level and competitive af. Degree is likely required to get past HR and make you competitive. But if that does not deter you here is my advice: Go to school and find an employer to pay for it (don’t go into debt) Or get the Security + from compita to get you into an entry level roll. Get experience and find what you like within the field (blue team, red team, GRC, etc) go for certs in that specialty and study until you move up. Get used to being a life long learner as the field changes too often and you will have to keep up with it. Best of luck to anyone trying to break into the field !
He forgot to say you have to get a certificate and work experienceWork experience for you to even get hired anywhere. I've been looking for 2 years and got AS cybersecurity and 3 certificate.
Same field, degree is not necessary. Or rather doesn’t prepare you at all. Most employers I’ve interviewed with never care where you went to college or that you went. They want to know what skills you have and what you do with your skills
He makes that kinda money because of where he is. DC area is the place to be if your in the cyber job market. Loudoun county has become the data center capital of the world.
I joined the army on a 4 year contract as a network communication systems specialist. I am currently enrolled in school for a bachelors of science in Cyber security. Paid for 100% by the army. All my certs are paid for as well. CompTia sec+ ,Network+ , A+ , CISSP. Not to mention i get paid to do this at the same time. Seemed like a better investment of time than 4 years of university. Plus i get to do a bunch of cool army stuff and travel the world.
Well, these companies are wanting to see your certifications and projects that you have worked on that prove your skills and ability to do said task they’re taking that over college degree but either way you go college degree won’t hurt certifications are certainly a lot cheaper than going to debt route.
Former cybersecurity supervisor here. He’s telling the truth. A degree isn’t as important than the certifications. Cybersecurity =8570 compliance get a Security+; CISM and CISSP will get you top $.
Good luck and Godspeed on learning the Acronyms......because they're the most convoluted things with Security and the biggest pain in the ass. Hope you come out unscathed
He's getting f**//ed. We need to stop acting like 6 figures means anything anymore. Employers take advantage of the 6 figure goal. People are incredibly underpaid.
@@higgumait’s still a fair deal if you live in the suburbs of Maryland 30mins outside DC plus if you work with the 3 letter boys you’re on the forefront and improving your skills everyday while getting paid makes you very valuable and knowledgeable to start your company or go to where you’re an advisor and get paid millions in bonuses
He work from home so that literally saves him 1000s per year that goes back into his pocket. I'm sure he doing very well. The commute in DC area along will destroy your health and finances
@@djelliott3158 No different than anywhere else. I drive about 60mi per day round trip for work. I fill up 1 time per week which is on average 75 dollars. 75x52 = $3900 so no, not alot of savings..
Yes accurate. In DC he could work for big gov't contractors too, or a DC office of a big tech company, etc. I also assumed he was describing a CISO when he got to $300k and $500k would be big tech factoring in cost of living and bonuses
I want to get into cyber security.. I’m a huge gamer myself, I have an associates in network administration, and bachelors in information technology or baas degree majoring in computer science. I don’t know which route to take.. I dislike my job, and I’m stuck in a job I don’t like.
Get certifications. One certificate is enough to get an IT job. Just one point. For example, if you get the MD-102 (Endpoint administrator) certificate, you will 100% get a tech support.
English is my second language so I thought I would be the only one who thought he might be a physical bodyguard based on the information of "security" And then I opened the comment section😂😂😂
Some important things he didnt mention are the advent of better AI Models like GPT-4 has made cybersecurity a nightmare, more attacks are happening than ever before, also it’s incredibly difficult to land a job in the field, lastly it’s a hard field to work in. Try working 12 hour shifts as a SOC, and being blasted with notifications from everyone. The demand will be greater than the supply for a long, long time to come. There’s reasons why the jobs pay as much as they do. A lot of the money earned will go to Uncle Sam, cause he has to get his cut in the form of taxes as well. Have fun! Just make sure it’s for you. you must have a passion for it. Signed a caffeinated, bored SOC, burried in documentation. 😂😎
Bruh need to do this I get my information security degree soon but only have done work through my courses I want to expand my knowledge on this and get certs too so I can get a good job
Going through getting a Security+ cert now. I wanna put cracked eggs inside the shoes of whoever decided it was a good idea to have about 9 different titles/acronyms for two businesses talking about going into business with one another. Its to the point where how would they even SPEAK to each other, other than in acronyms. Security+ is not easy. And it's FILLED with acronyms...😑🙄 Network+ so far has been more fun and less boring.....but imma get both. Why not at this point.
Bros built like a real security guard too lmao
He's the Cyber Bully
He was probably a bouncer and was like, there’s got to be an easier way. Work smarter not harder 😂
Well, a security guard is also part of cybersecurity. It's the physical security control, and it plays an important role in cybersecurity.
She's trying to steal his work
😂
bros in cyber security but built like physical security 😭
A true protector
😂😂😂
2 in 1 security
Built like physical security controls he is a bollard
Recruiter here. Yes college degree + certs in tech are huge door openers . However, even if you don’t have a college degree certs are things recruiters look for.
Please what certifications do I need for a cyber security entry job
I study by myself, I would like to find a company who teach me and hire me. Is it possible?
Network+/Security+/CISSP would get it done. But honestly most places want hands on experience. Lastly check out the domains in cybersecurity to find actual roles.
I have a certification in cybersecurity but a degree in business administration. Would it be advised to get a CS degree anyway?
@@yeayea8334You could apply for entry level / junior roles.
Brothers living the life.....150k a year working a remote job....
Yes it's worth it. Currently typing this comment remote from Cuenca, Ecuador!
The important part is he said be *CONTENT* but don't stop grinding.
Daytime: protect the Internet
Night time: protect the society
As someone who also works in cybersecurity, I can confirm that this is and will be one of the hottest fields to go into for the foreseeable future. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is higher than the supply which means companies are willing to pay up more.
Hi, I’m currently studying software engineering, is it possible to enter the cybersecurity field with software engineering degree?
My bachelor degree is Business Administration and masters degree is in Public administration. I have 0 knowledge in IT. Can I be 1 tier Soc analyst without any bachelor degree in IT. Is it really must to have IT bachelor degree to get job as 1 Tier?
@nigarhuseynova5513 depends what IT job you are looking for. Cyber security is much harder to get entry level without a degree compared to an easy to get entry job like a help desk support.
@@Chineeex Ai will ruin it
The supply and demand will have its flow bottle necked in the entry level area. I have bachelors in cyber security and filled out countless applications, if you don’t have at least two years experience in the field itself doing what their daily tasks are, you gona struggle getting in until you find that one friend or accepting company. I’ve yet to be able to find a job in the year I’ve had the degree, had to take an IT job and I am now looking into joining the Air Force in order to pursue a cyber security job.
Good on him. I was wondering how good $150k was for DC, so I had to look it up. Well done
Yeah that matters 150 is amazing everywhere but only above average in DC. Minimum is $17.50 and I know many security guards out there making 100k. I myself was offered a job making 33 an hour with OT whenever I wanted, but couldn't afford to relocate with those prices down there.
If you have to look up if 150k is a lot of money, you are living in a fantasy world. I'm from the D.C. area. Trust me 150k is a lot of money 💰
@eddey3052 I'm just saying, I personally don't know what the differences in income are from city to city. For example, people are saying 100k isn't good in San Francisco. Where I'm at, that's pretty/very good. I don't know DC's cost of living or general salary stats, so I had to look up the average/median.
@@junsol2473 It’s not that 150k is trash, it’s that 150k in DC is trash for this type of work. I get offers for that range all the time from companies in the DMV area for cleared positions “I have a TS”. The thing is I make 155k working from home in Texas. The fact that I’d have to downgrade my lifestyle if I wanted to relocate to DC for the same pay is a huge deal breaker for me.
I live here in Kansas and a lot of tech companies are moving to the Midwest. I’m signing up for a cybersecurity boot camp and I have 0 experience. Definitely interested in this field
I appreciate him saying that he did it all online. 🔥
He's telling the truth. I see some kids and they scream "college doesn't matter". When I ask what they do, they say "I'm unemployed". Bruh ☠️
😂👍
😂😂
Yeah I'm very annoyed at the movement against going to school. It's the wrong advice!
Or they say they're en entrepreneur and then you find out it's some multi-level marketing scam lol
@ecclairmayo4153 I wouldn't say theres necessarily a movement. To be fair there's a ton of jobs which can be taught on the job which pay very well. Also lots that send you to specialized schools. Think Air traffic controllers, cops, HVAC, Electrcian, Plumber, Carpenters...etc.
School is useful but only if you are going towards a purposeful degree which will yield you a job.
That’s awesome!! Don’t get it twisted, cyber security isn’t a walk in the park, but if you have a passion for it then go for it!!!
Ding ding ding definitely manageable and doable
Agreed! I tried it as in courses nope not easy! But, if you really want it then yes. I think certain platforms teach different and certain people learn different so maybe at that moment that was just not my learning curve so I’ll dig and find something that fits my learning curve. Definitely worth it!
I have a passion for it. I'm not the best at learning unfortunately... But I'm putting in the effort so I can make this my career. I want a good future for myself, as well as my family.
@@Enteratedelchisme what courses do you recommend outside of comptia and isc2?
@@richieroeder25same I’m still in high school and I really decided to between nursing/healthcare and IT. I have some uncles who do IT and my mom does nursing so I know I have people who could help me in any path
CyberSec is a need in this world. degree and certs do open doors for sure.
what if i only have certs??
@@bigwolf6966 Depends on the company. Certs over diplomas, generally.
On my journey right now. Keep me in your prayer's.
Well done 👏🏾 I'm doing my master's in cyber security as well. This is awesome and i would totally agree get into Cyber security NOW 😉
Yup. Going for my bachelors in computer science with a cyber security minor
Can you give us a sense of the level of difficulty?
Just a tip from a random stranger.. If you can, try to get into the FinTech (financial tech) side of things. I’ve learned that FinTech companies pay a whole lot of dough for cyber security experts to guard money and assets! I mean that’s anyone, but FinTech is a good angle IMO. And since that’s where the hackers want to be, that’s where you’ll be needed to play a vital role for a very long time. And congrats on your Master’s that’s amazing!!
Keep at it, @Grace Evah! Wishing you all the best in your journey.
@@boobentobi1737 I make 150 at a major bank but as a developer. A CS degree is golden. There are other avenues you can take that pay well besides cyber security
My dude is telling no lies!!!🤙🏾💯
bro is figuratively and physically stopping hacks
love seeing black men win
Same here man. Well anyone who didn’t grow up with a silver spoon in their mouth. As a kid, my group of friends was really diverse with blacks, Hispanics, Asians and also whites. I mean we were all dirt poor, so seeing any of them win or make it in life makes me happy.
@@boobentobi1737 A low key way of saying not to specifically celebrate blackness.
@@boobentobi1737do you know he wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth?
@@dranchd6571 huh? Wasn’t meant like that at all. I agreed with the initial point but was just elaborating that I cheer for anyone that can make it when things weren’t handed to them. Did you see the first sentence in my comment?
@@izrailas who? I wasn’t referring to the person in the video specifically. Because yeah, I don’t know if he was or wasn’t. But my money would be on that he wasn’t because he mentioned the certifications that he worked hard to get in order to be a fit for a position like the one he has.
Good for you man.
Definitely don’t skip on the degree! You hear a lot of people complain about degrees with the costs, time investments, and low ROI. However, for a degree in a STEM field it is certainly worth it. It also does provide a solid foundation in the field you’re trying to get into. If you think you don’t need to know much to be in IT or cybersecurity then think again.
Also, I work with a few guy right now that have worked in entry-level positions for *years* because they wanted to go the cert-only path and skip a degree. However, when you’re in a competitive market degrees help you get the edge up on other people that are also applying for the higher-paying, non-entry level positions.
That moment when you havent seen someone you know from high school in a long time and this where you see him. Eman
What’s his name?
@@sancheese7640eman
I want to learn cybersecurity to protect my future home based business.
Tech Recruiter here in the DC area, start with your Sec+ … entry level roles with this will be usually a Jr. Analyst, SOC Analyst, or Vulnerability Analyst. He’s remote too.. so he maybe juggling two and making real good money. 😁
Thanks. I'm in school right now and studying for my sec+. Then I'm going back for my A+ and Net+ then moving to the other certs like Linux+ and Server+. Got any recommendations? I want to get a bunch of certs before I graduate so I come out stacked with internship experience.
Is it possible to get a junior entry roll with just a certification?
@@greateets9607 yes, that’s where you’ll start. Most likely a SOC Analyst or a Vulnerability Analyst, or Junior Cyber Security Analyst
@@NinjaSushi2 obtain the Sec+… no need for the A+..: if anything after that, Linux is definitely good. However because of the market and a lot of job descriptions will also want you to have worked in a cloud environment so look into AWS and AWZURE
What’s the pay for entry level roles
You guys are awesome people!
Keep these coming!
I am 100% sure that his Indian counterpart in India is earning 1/20 th of he earns. I do work at a major IT firm and I am a developer I contribute to the latest cutting edge product development. Lots of code contribution, open-source contribution. I build fullstack apps/websites/LLM-Apps using Typescript, Python, React. My US counterpart at same company who works with me at same job level earning money which I can't get here at India even considering purchasing power parity. I earn around 350 $ a month. Earlier I used to be a freelance developer and my earning was 1200 $ a month. India is loosing it's IT/Software industry dream. No labour council, no one follows labour laws. And it's a exploitation capital. Seeing this reel / short interview I fell I should die.
I’m sorry man. Good luck 👍
Yes, salaries are definitely a lot more in the U.S. There are many, many Indians working in the D.C. area. To compare living expenses, my 1 bedroom apartment in 2017 was 45 minutes away from Washington D.C. and cost around $1,600 USD. Keep applying to companies and don't give up - there may be one eventually willing to sponsor or hire you from the U.S.
You can't compare countries based on salaries. How much is rent in India? Do you pay $2000 monthly? Come on men!
Move to the US because you’re not gonna make anywhere near that much in India.
Cyber security analyst is also built like a tank. Strong man. 💪💪💪
i wake up > ComptiA+ networking full course for 3hrs - then i watch cyber security news - then the mad hatter on RUclips 👍
Awesome! Great job....
Cyber or physical attack this dude is safe. What a beast, mentally and physically
Everyone can go down relax
Just signed up for Cybersecurity BootCamp. LETS GO!!
Congrats, you just got scammed
@@mkzk8782 😂😂wym?
@@mkzk8782 why scammed?
Love this guy. So chill
This is awesome great to see “non-traditional” faces in the tech industry
I’m on my way, I’m excited!
Did you do the boot camp or did you do the actual 2 year degree?
@@timothyleee27204 The bootcamp.
Much respect bro!
Man. Im a cybersecurity analyst too. But I only make 70,000 a year. But then again I work for the state, not the private sector
Congrats! What route did you take ? 🙏
@RealZayComo well I was already working for the state as a regular help desk. But what I did was I contacted the cheif information security officer. I asked if I could volunteer my time to come learn hands on with some of their network security teams. Asked if the would allow me to shadow if it's possible, ask them what they wanted someone they would hire to know and how I should practice it. I told them I had a lab that I built and wanted to know if they could suggest anything for me to add to my lab to practice. I ended up getting a meeting with them and ended up getting connected with them on linked in. I went and studied the security + and passed it and then I hit them up letting them know if they had any positions open to please keep me in mind. Amd so when one came up they gave me the interview, I murdered it in the face and got the job. Moral of the story is in the IT realm it's good to 1. Have practical knowledge of what you want to do. 2. Get certified. But most importantly, 3 it's who you know and who can give you your first chance.
Meanwhile me under a damn tractor for the last 8 hours nahhh I’m going to school 😂
See if you can find non-university avenues first so you don't wind up with a new car's worth of student loans to pay back.
You might find some free/no cost avenues where if you want, you don't have to go to a big beefy college....but instead a low cost community college to finish it up.
Or you could go completely without college if you get the right resources.
I recommend Professor Messer, Mike Meyers, and David Bombal.
Fax I’m going into IT not gonna be a wage slave
I'm studying now to be a security analyst one day… and cybersecurity is a cheatcode💵💸💰
I start summer classes on May 15th for the community college near me Cybersecurity program. I’m excited!!
Excited for you! 🥳
He seems like a gentle giant ❤
They don’t term you that if you break into the mainframe he actually shows up to kick your…
Very inspiring -- congrats to this man!
I think she was still shock 😳 but she just continued with her interview 💯
I’m in Cyber Security as well and I would say an associate degree from a community college would be enough to get you into Cybersecurity
Not in 2024
@@PluPerfectiveI have an associates and a cert and I got into it without any issues….
@@nicopzs167 in 2024?
In 2024 a masters with certs is the minimum
@@Alexander-zt9kz completely false… you can easily work as a soc analyst for a MSP with just an associates and a certification.
Getting in cybersecurity is not a piece of cake. You need to be technically strong and well versed in many domains. If you uave degree, its great. But if you dont. Certification is the way. Lots of practice. Do lots of labs. Try getting into soc or support job. Then you can grow from there. Directly getting into core job is hard and difficult. Buf not impossible.
What certifications do you recommend? I’m in the middle of making this decision this weekend and the course would be fully paid
@@RaulMartinez-gd3pw without more info its not possible me to suggest. Because it depends where you wanna go. Cybersecurity is an umbrella term. There are a lot of fields like pen testing, dfir/Blue team, red team, GRC, IAM, digital forensics, etc and also your level of expertise. If you're fresher. Then Security+ would be a great choice.
@@UserName95107 Hey, I have an IT degree and am now looking to get into cybersecurity. I would like to become a security analyst or engineer what certifications do you recommend if you could help me please reply. Thanks!
Wish they posted his info because this is the type of person I want to be friends with. And I’m in cybersecurity and IT
They’re tagged on IG 💚
@@pjf4397 now can I be your friend because I'm interested in IT and I want a future from it, wish to have you as guide.
Degree 4 years
Experience 5
9 years to get to make 150k with likely grinding school/certs throughout. Not an easy field, saturated at the entry level and competitive af. Degree is likely required to get past HR and make you competitive. But if that does not deter you here is my advice:
Go to school and find an employer to pay for it (don’t go into debt)
Or get the Security + from compita to get you into an entry level roll. Get experience and find what you like within the field (blue team, red team, GRC, etc) go for certs in that specialty and study until you move up. Get used to being a life long learner as the field changes too often and you will have to keep up with it. Best of luck to anyone trying to break into the field !
Honestly, I don't even recommend a degree in IT at all. It's a waste. certs hold a lot more power unless it's a government position.
I dont have a degree. Dropped out in fact and im making what he makes as well. Privacy and compliance for me
This is what I’m looking for, 6 figures and a shawty! Thank you for the info.
He forgot to say you have to get a certificate and work experienceWork experience for you to even get hired anywhere.
I've been looking for 2 years and got AS cybersecurity and 3 certificate.
Same field, degree is not necessary. Or rather doesn’t prepare you at all. Most employers I’ve interviewed with never care where you went to college or that you went. They want to know what skills you have and what you do with your skills
It does. Majority of people in these roles all habe degrees
@@usr21882 you definitely don’t need a degree
I'm taking A+ certification preparation as a class. Tell me again that my degree isn't preparing me at all lmao
@@m.cuongnguyen7475 because people without a degree struggle to showcase their skills unless they came from a bootcamp.
@@m.cuongnguyen7475 because people without a degree struggle to showcase their skills unless they came from a bootcamp.
He makes that kinda money because of where he is. DC area is the place to be if your in the cyber job market. Loudoun county has become the data center capital of the world.
I joined the army on a 4 year contract as a network communication systems specialist. I am currently enrolled in school for a bachelors of science in Cyber security. Paid for 100% by the army. All my certs are paid for as well. CompTia sec+ ,Network+ , A+ , CISSP. Not to mention i get paid to do this at the same time. Seemed like a better investment of time than 4 years of university. Plus i get to do a bunch of cool army stuff and travel the world.
Getting into cyber sec requires 2 of these 3 things:
Degree
Certs
Experience
Having any two gets you a job.
Certs
Degrees
Experience
Experience doesn't matter if you learned how to do everything wrong.
Not in Europe
And a security clearance + polygraph if you want to get into defense contractors
Hes part of the cyber security team that gets deployed irl when they are under attack
He's probably their boss making 150K
Brother can protect system from all kind of attacks ❤️🔥
bouncer security night time, cyber security daytime. My bro is nonstop
Imma say what no one else has......... shawty look guuuud
Well, these companies are wanting to see your certifications and projects that you have worked on that prove your skills and ability to do said task they’re taking that over college degree but either way you go college degree won’t hurt certifications are certainly a lot cheaper than going to debt route.
Former cybersecurity supervisor here. He’s telling the truth. A degree isn’t as important than the certifications. Cybersecurity =8570 compliance get a Security+; CISM and CISSP will get you top $.
Can I ask you a question? Is it challenging to obtain a security clearance? I recently obtained the Security+ certificate, but I am at a standstill.
I'm taking a 2 year IT Management and Security program this fall. Hope I come out and am able to make something happen!
Good luck and Godspeed on learning the Acronyms......because they're the most convoluted things with Security and the biggest pain in the ass.
Hope you come out unscathed
Always knew IT was the future just gotta get into it asap
Dude is un-alive-ing it! Much respect to him.
It’s so funny how RUclips will flag you for the “K” word so we have to come up with other innocuous made up words lol
Yas Get It , Excellent!
150k in Washington is like making 100k in Texas. The cost of living in Washington is much higher..
He's getting f**//ed. We need to stop acting like 6 figures means anything anymore. Employers take advantage of the 6 figure goal. People are incredibly underpaid.
150k today is like 75k 10 years ago
@@higgumait’s still a fair deal if you live in the suburbs of Maryland 30mins outside DC plus if you work with the 3 letter boys you’re on the forefront and improving your skills everyday while getting paid makes you very valuable and knowledgeable to start your company or go to where you’re an advisor and get paid millions in bonuses
He work from home so that literally saves him 1000s per year that goes back into his pocket. I'm sure he doing very well. The commute in DC area along will destroy your health and finances
@@djelliott3158 No different than anywhere else. I drive about 60mi per day round trip for work. I fill up 1 time per week which is on average 75 dollars. 75x52 = $3900 so no, not alot of savings..
Thank you, I’m going to pursue this.
He's a cool dude
Good advice 👍
Getting my CySA after this AZ-900
Smart guy because that sh*t not easy as i sounds 🤯
300k more like a CISO at a fortune 500. 500k would be like FAANG
Yes accurate. In DC he could work for big gov't contractors too, or a DC office of a big tech company, etc. I also assumed he was describing a CISO when he got to $300k and $500k would be big tech factoring in cost of living and bonuses
I thought about taking certifications but I heard it’s a very stressful job. I have two friends doing it and they told me to do something else 😂
I want to get into cyber security.. I’m a huge gamer myself, I have an associates in network administration, and bachelors in information technology or baas degree majoring in computer science. I don’t know which route to take.. I dislike my job, and I’m stuck in a job I don’t like.
Just trying to finish this bachelor mean while working on sec +
Your in the military??
I just passed the CompTIA Security + this past Saturday. The first two questions were a lab. I remember it vividly.
Bro's fullstack security
Alright alright you guys convinced me now 😩😌 where should I sign to get this student debt...?
WGU
Bro got in before the field got heavily inflated with applicants
Make yourself stand out
excuses
At this very moment the demand still outweighs the supply
Exactly, in 2024 everyone wants to be in IT. 😂
Yeah once something becomes popular, you were too late
Awesome!!
Awesome! 👏
I like how some in the comments think Cybersecurity Analyst is a physical security person because of the guys build.
My brother didn't forget the first principle of cybersecurity, physical security 😂I am happy to see someone huge like me has a cybersecurity career.
"I preach it like its the gospel" makes me want to know him
SOC Analyst makes $150K a year... While me looking at myself like 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Respect Brother
Bro can also be a security analyst and security... man i wish i was chad like him
I’m learning it but not for money but for something else.
I am trying to get into IT and cybersecurity here in Netherlands with no luck, market is very tough
Get certifications. One certificate is enough to get an IT job. Just one point. For example, if you get the MD-102 (Endpoint administrator) certificate, you will 100% get a tech support.
Finally, I'm seeing a Tech Guy from different Race. Im being Positive. Please don't consider it as rude. IT field is Taken by Indians
$150,000 in US and £50,000 in the UK😭
English is my second language so I thought I would be the only one who thought he might be a physical bodyguard based on the information of "security"
And then I opened the comment section😂😂😂
Haha Lol. Don't worry about it
Good on you brother
All Facts!
I am CISSP ISSAP CCSP CISM CRISC and make 2.5k per month💀
🙌🏻❤️
Some important things he didnt mention are the advent of better AI Models like GPT-4 has made cybersecurity a nightmare, more attacks are happening than ever before, also it’s incredibly difficult to land a job in the field, lastly it’s a hard field to work in. Try working 12 hour shifts as a SOC, and being blasted with notifications from everyone. The demand will be greater than the supply for a long, long time to come. There’s reasons why the jobs pay as much as they do. A lot of the money earned will go to Uncle Sam, cause he has to get his cut in the form of taxes as well. Have fun! Just make sure it’s for you. you must have a passion for it. Signed a caffeinated, bored SOC, burried in documentation. 😂😎
Bruh need to do this I get my information security degree soon but only have done work through my courses I want to expand my knowledge on this and get certs too so I can get a good job
Going through getting a Security+ cert now.
I wanna put cracked eggs inside the shoes of whoever decided it was a good idea to have about 9 different titles/acronyms for two businesses talking about going into business with one another.
Its to the point where how would they even SPEAK to each other, other than in acronyms. Security+ is not easy. And it's FILLED with acronyms...😑🙄
Network+ so far has been more fun and less boring.....but imma get both. Why not at this point.
New goal = CISM
Indians are productive 💪
Update: top secret security clearance + certificates = easy job landing
Cyber bullying this guy: not possible ❌
Yeah i got both degree and cert but them HR entry level 15 year expericne are really getting to me.