A Day in the Life of Cyber Security | SOC Analyst | Penetration Tester | Cyber Security Training
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Looking for a Job? I Give You the 5 Best Ways to Find a Job in Cyber:
I know many of you are struggling. I see your posts. I talk to some of you personally and know your battles well. I've been there myself. Sometimes it's the simple things that make a huge difference, so today I'm going to give you the top 5 ways to find a job in Cyber.
1. LinkedIn Job Search - simply by doing a search for penetration tester, SOC analyst, GRC, and other keywords, you will find a cumulative of millions of jobs listed. LinkedIn does a great job of finding matches for you.
2. CyberSN - by now you have probably heard of them. I've met many from this team personally and I can tell you they really do a great job of helping find jobs that match you. They have worked hard on breaking down different types of positions in cyber. Right now they have nearly 200,000 available jobs in Cyber on their site.
3. Indeed - If you have ever done a job search, you have heard of indeed. This is the largest job search engine in the world. A relatively simple platform that will bury you in opportunity quickly.
4. Dice - This site has been around forever. Mainly focused toward tech jobs, their platform and app is easy to use. Years back, I landed several contracts through this platform.
Tip before I go to number 5 - Job titles are chaos in cyber security. A Security Analyst could mean 20 different things. If you want to make your job search more productive, search for your interests (i.e Burp, Splunk, Vulnerability Management, Disaster Recovery, etc). Searching for your interests and talents will put you in front of the right opportunities. Stop searching for titles.
5. Branding - Whether you like it or not, you are a salesperson. If you ever held a job, you've had to sell your skills and abilities to that employer to get hired. Who are you? What do you represent? What are your skills? What do you have to offer? These things together build a brand, which is you. I saved this one for last because it is truly the most important. Building your brand and networking will bring you far more leads than any search engine will.
Michael Jordan missed over 9,000 shots in his career and lost over 300 games, but we all know who he is. Stop being afraid to step on the court. I promise you will never win a single game if you don't take a shot. 🏀
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Cyber security interviewer: Do you have any experience?
Me: Yes, 10 years experience of filling out these applications online😂
So true, lol.
😂😂😂👍
🤣🤣🤣
lol
Bro😂
Nothing bugs me more than entry level positions requiring 10+ years of experience. Give these HR people a different job because dayum!
Totally get it.
Yeah they need to start requiring 10 years of experience for an entry level HR job. See how those bitches like it
hey i am from india and i really want to learn cybersecurity but idk how to start , can you pleaseeeeeeeee help me ? i really want to have someone who can personally mentor me
@@nandeanie Try out google cybersecurity certificate, heard it's good for beginners but it's not free but not costly either imo
@@nandeanie find out if they have local cybersecurity courses in your area
This is so true. I've been searching for 15 years just for one year of experience.
lolol, too funny.
hey i am from india and i really want to learn cybersecurity but idk how to start , can you pleaseeeeeeeee help me ? i really want to have someone who can personally mentor me
@nandeanie honestly there are some really good resources online, and even here on youtube!! I know it's not 1 on 1 but when you land a job it's probably not gonna be 1 on 1 either
@@gopherbarney8707 i just want to follow something blindly , knowing that it would be worth it , can you suggest because i am confused from all the online stuff , actually i just need someone to say that these lessons would be worth and i will be good to go
15 years = 1 year of actual experience + 14 years of slacking off
lol
If I see one more entry level that requires CISSP (which requires 5 years of paid experience)....I'm going to scream lol
Trust me, I totally get it. I see it every single day, lol.
i wannna get into this feild but what the hell i dont even know where to start from
@@zaryabK-vi8fh try ibm cyber security course
@@zaryabK-vi8fhsecurity+ the SYO 601.
Go from there
Like how tf am I supposed to get 5 years of PAID EXPERIENCE if nobody wanna hire someone who just got a degree in cybersecurity. Like the math not mathing. 😂😂😂
And they wonder why they need so many people in cyber security
Great point, lol.
Damn I never thought about that 😂
Who ever made those qualifications? They’re pretty delusional themselves
I feel like if you have some exprience with wire shark reading packets and analyzing types of malware. And if you're consistently learning on your own with hackthebox and cyber defenders
hey i am from india and i really want to learn cybersecurity but idk how to start , can you pleaseeeeeeeee help me ? i really want to have someone who can personally mentor me
Just apply and talk to the hiring manager. Get that interview.
So smart. Exactly.
Yup!
@@mikemillercyberdid u ever get a job? I am studying for cs
Yup keep going
Yup keep going
That’s when you apply anyway and spin any experience as experience
never thought of it that way, thanks stranger!
Bg check?
Little lies on a resume can be godly
@@masterroshimagazines4354as long as you don’t get caught. What if they ask for proof of employment?
@@criptik5208bg check shows criminal history not jobs
I will never understand that. I just got my sec plus. I see entry level and at the same time they want 10 years of experience. WTF
I totally get it, lol.
I got my cysa+ a year ago and I don’t even get a response from tier 1 SOC jobs
That's because corporations took advantage of PPP loans and made the requirements impossible on purpose so they can make it seem like they can't find anyone to fill positions to better their scheme... look into it.
Have u tried mentioning your open source projects and bug bounty etc
@@los8627we know this bro we just having a laugh because it's a hell we simply cannot change 😂😂
Dont get discouraged folks. As time goes on with A.I. becoming the norm cyber security will become the most in demand job in the world
Its an interestingly annoying argument to make when tons of IT is already being automated
Doubt it. I suggest that every parent encourage their high school kids to study anything in the medical field. Forget IT.
@@bobdole6691cyber security won't get replaced imo cuz be honest with me would u want goofy robots guarding ur school?? U wouldn't cuz there are some jobs which can NEVER be replaced. Especially if AI gets out of hand then cybersecurity finna be the last resort for humanity 😂
@@bobdole6691 What do you mean? Cyber security does not grow proportion ly with the rise in AI?
@@ShrekDeez bro most of the large businesses and gov already use AI and cloud-based sec solutions. What do you think cloudstrike is?
Every company needs to fire their HR department 😂
i dont think its the hr department ... its the hiring manager
companies literally do this on purpose lol it’s not by accident
So who fires HR if HR needs fired? Great question!!
@@mikemillercyberWho watches the Watchmen? Got Karens Gone Wild at these corporations 😂
Yeah its the hiring manager
If I had 15 years of experience, I would be applying for CEO
THAT PART!!!
8 years Cybersecurity experience here.. with a CIS degree and a cert (sec+)
This still haunts me… but I would recommend still applying anyways. The current job I have (cybersecurity analyst) stated they wanted the individual to have their CISSP.. which I don’t have.. and still don’t have 3 years later after taking the position.(Govt position with one of our fine states..)
Most job position posts are made by an HR individual with out a clue of what they really want or need.. so once again just apply. You never know. 🤷🏽♂️
Edit:
FYI, Been researching this topic a lot recently, the moment a RUclips channel puts out multiple interviews with people who have done what a lot of people (the audience) is attempting to do, aka get job in cyber, and tell their stories of how they did it… it will gain some momentum. But what do I know.. i just protect servers from hackers. Just a thought.
Love this!
I thought about going into the cybersecurity field but I have a question, do I need to learn Windows Server and Linux Server?
What is the ideal career path for cyber security? If you had unlimited resources, how would you choose your career path in cyber security? I'm a disabled veteran and I'd like to get into cyber security but I don't know where to start. I'd like to have a plan outline before I meet with my counselor. Thanks much!
My community college doesn’t offer CIS as a degree.. they consider it a certificate.. wtf is this
@@assassin7250You would be better off getting certs from Cisco or Comptia and working on projects. Depending on how the school is setup you can get the cert and then roll those credits into a regular CIS degree as well.
When I got into nursing one thing they wanted was brand new inexperienced people because that’s how you mold the best employees.
I love that. By working with a mentor, you can learn so much.
If anyone says they don’t have experience in IT, they probably never used a computer or even learned anything about it. For example, they don’t know to hook them up, set up WiFi, etc. I have over twenty years experience with computers but never at an actual IT job…yet.
This is what I've found sooo frustrating as I graduated from school, got certifications, and polished off a resume to find an entry level job. The job postings clearly state that it is entry-level, but they're asking for something outrageous like 5+ years of experience in infosec, a CISSP or CEH, a masters degree, starts off in 3rd shift, and they're only paying ~50k/year.. on salary to boot. I guess that's what happens when HR is underqualified.
I totally get it. Don't give up.
hey i really want to learn cybersecurity but idk how to start , can you pleaseeeeeeeee help me ? i really want to have someone who can personally mentor me
@@nandeanietry RUclips tutorials and then find a online college, there are a few that are on the lower cost and make sure they are legitimate
@@Alex-df9rh thankyou for your advice sir!
@@Alex-df9rh thank you.. any recommendation for cheap online college in cybersec?
Yep. This is literally it. I saw one the other day that wanted years of experience plus a Masters for an entry Level position. Like Seriously.
Thanks!!
Once you learn that you are not applying to the job that is posted but the vacancy that is needed in the company you can work miracles at getting hired. If you have a hacker mindset.
I don’t even understand how people in HR for any technology company can be allowed to require such BS, I have 10 years in IT, 20+ years in sales experience anywhere from cellular phones to cars, I also have an associates degree in Realty Management as both a realtor & as a broker & both residential properties & businesses. Then I came back into technology IT work because the pandemic killed the housing market now I’m also got 5 years in cybersecurity yet I see ads looking to hire people with no experience with pay from $120k - $220k . It’s a lie and it’s that company that gets hacked by people like me & my friends. Just to show them how easy it can be. That’s the only
Ethical way to teach the lesson. It’s sad
That shit be crazy...It's like a joke but just not a funny one😂😂
So so true.
its a hurtful one lmfao
It is very refreshing to see others are experiencing the same thing I am! We could start a “beginners IT club”-the rules to be part of it is you must have at least 5 years of dealing with these kind of job posts!!
Sounds like it would be a fun club!!
😂 I’m in
Don’t scare me I just signed up for school 😢
I'm a lucky IT guy--I got into the field with zero experience, certs, and only one year into my IS degree. I've shifted between help desk, jr. sys admin, and now working on a specialty ERP system internally. With that said, I am still trying to figure out my next steps, and cyber was one of those. It really is frustrating when I look through listings and see this nonsense.
I know cyber is not an entry-level job (you need some experience in networking and IAM, for example, to understand how to protect those things from intrusion/exploit), but seriously--who is going to want to start at "entry level" with 10-15 years of experience? At that point, most people with that much experience are going to be mostly settled in a career path and likely make well over 6 figures. They're not going to take a $30k+ pay cut to get a cyber job.
Would love to hear more of your story!!
How in the world can an entry level position require 15 years of experience? What's going on in the world of work?
Crazy isn't it!
Companies have just accepted lying as standard business practice.
you ALWAYS apply though bro.
pardon my french but FCK that 15 yrs experience . translate your experiences in other fields to that and connect the dots for them in the cover letter.
IF they call you in for an interview the rest is ....
gotta love it, right?
And its the people like you that will actually break into the field eventually. Hell yea! No excuses just grind. Respect
I like this
@@BlackBearSuperFan96people like this still spend hundreds of hours researching and applying to companies just to get ghosted by recruiters lol
Emotional damage 😂😂😂 I have the same problem 😢
I totally get it, lol.
As a cyber security student it scares the shit out of me to see people struggling to get jobs in cyber security
A couple years in IT, a degree, and one cert goes a long way.
i was once in your position, graduated last year in cybersecurity and was scared i wouldnt find anything. luckily i found an it support job which was entry-level. although it's more IT than cyber security, it's still work experience to put on your resume. im currently studying for sec+ and hopefully will find an SOC analyst role this year. my point is, dont give up try graduate with the highest grade possible and get some certificates like sec+ and apply for ANY job whether its IT/Cyber.
@@416jaspalgrades matter?
I know you spent years getting all of your certs master and bachelor's but see you need to have at least 20 years experience. "But I'm only 25...."
Well you should of thought about that on your 5th birthday.
@@416jaspal do you work remotely?
Bruh I’m having mixed feelings of doing cyber security now
Don’t do it unless you take the traditional college rout and stack up certifications. And you wouldn’t mind applying to 600+ applications a day lol. IT is overrated and I learned that the hard way.
@@Atrcn what do you do now then
@@chaska8144they tell ppl not to get into cyber security 😂
@@chaska8144me too i’ve been wanting to go into college for cybersecurity but these things have me double thinking😅
@@Atrcn I also kinda wanna know what you do now instead then? I feel like most career paths suck nowadays due to the obnoxious application process
Start small and work your way up, you won't hit the jackpot straight away. Keep it real, be patient and work hard and one day you WILL land your dream job. Rome wasn't built in a day.
I love every word of this. Thank you.
This is and has been trend across industries in general for many years now. Most hiring managers are too selective nowadays. Says more about them than the candidates. I couldn’t care less about what kind of credentials a person has. I only seek 3 things in people, when assembling a team competency, intelligence and the ability to put your team above your own efforts. Being a jack of all trades who has worked in very specialized jobs, under tough circumstances I know how overly strict hiring standards can waste a lot a time and money for a company, when there is a lot of talent out there. They need a reality check.
They need to do a better job writing descriptions. I agree. Thanks so much for this.
Cybersecurity is NOT entry level 😭. I wish that was explained to me earlier on in my career
We always have to start at the basics. OS's, Networking, soft skills.
A HR way to recruit for less $
I have seen a job ad that needs 5-years experience with SwiftUI
which first released at 2019
WTF?
I regret encouraging my son to study cyber in college. He can't find an entry-level job, and the cyber field seems to be a rogue. In hindsight, he should have studied for a career in the medical field.
Post bacc medical.
I just got admission into college for bachelor degree in cyber security. You guys are demotivating me 😢
Congrats!! Keep pressing forward buddy.
That's exactly why this job is in demand. ☠️
The result of hr creating job postings and having 0 idea what the position does. Just apply to every job, let the company make the decision, don't sell Yourself short.
very well said.
I developed an interest in Cyber Security but at 38 I have no desire to go back and get a bachelor's
You definitely don't need a degree.
I’m 38 too n def do not want to go to college for a degree ugh
I’m 24 and don’t want to go 😂
You don't need a degree you need to find the right people and know the basics
just say your cells were protecting you since birth
This is why communication is so important these companies clearly don't know the definitions of most of the words they shouldn't be listing entry level with 10-15 years experience required
So very true! Happy Monday!
I believe that's one of the reasons why there are not too many people in the cyber security field, everyone wants decades of experience, and not a lot of people have it
honestly this 10 year requirements should be illegal. Just give the job applicant a series of test scenarios that will test their intelligence ,skill, and experience.
Well said.
There must be PRE Entry level positions somewhere out there then.. & even those probably require 3-5 years experience.
Normie hacker: >Fills application
Chad hacker: “how about I show you everything wrong with your system?”
So true, hahaha. Whenever I search on that site, I always use a filter to find entry-level cybersecurity analysts, but the job requirements are at least 5 years of experience or more ☠️😩
ya gotta love it, lol
I’ve gotten GENERAL MANAGER positions all it takes it a little lying. All they can do is say no or yes. 😂
omg.. so are you saying a 16K Bootcamp will not be worth it?!!! waaaaaaaaaaaaa :(. this scares me now. LOL
16k for boot camp? That's crazy im paying around 27k for cyber security and ethical hacking 3 years uni. still crazy but here boot camps cost max 10k
@@tdf4142 wow. I know quite high but it’s 9 months straight . So yeah, I’m gonna have to pass after much thought.
Just lie at this point guys 😂😂 worst thing that can happen is you get fired, then you go to another company and do the same thing. If you keep throwing, something will eventually stick.
Yup always like this they just say exactly what it is
thank you.
People try to jump into cybersecurity before ever working in IT
This will be me in July wish me luck currently trying to fail and make mistakes during hands on training vs in an interview etc...
Im at CyberNow labs
Good luck in your journey! Keep pressing forward.
“Recruiters:”Just apply. We don’t expect you to meet every requirement.”
*Applies*
Also recruiters:” We’ve received a lot of applications & although you are qualified, we’ve decided to move on to another candidate. Please don’t hesitate to apply for other vacancies. Good luck in your job search.”
It’s life when you fresh off the porch 😂😂😂
lol
I feel like i have no chance at finding anything. I just graduated with my cyber security bachelor's
Hang in there. Surround yourself with people in the field. Ask questions, get to know people.
Brilliant your set when you find soothing you can get a mil a year well done be proud
I wonder if Cyber Security ever need writers, editors, and proofreaders if so point me in the correct direction! 📝
All the time! You just have to market your knowledge!
@@mikemillercyber True!
im 39 and interested in taking the plunge into this industry. Just seeing and hearing stories of no one hiring is abit disheartening :/
Please I could use some reassurance right now! I’m about to start Cyber Security in the fall. I have to pay to enroll soon, is it worth it? Any advice would also be appreciated.
Change your major to anything in the medical field.
no
Yes it is m8 I'm here looking cuz both my sisters work in this field ones on mil a year other 1 in half mill never did 15 years went uni for media ended up in this field
Do it. Medical sucks ass don't listen to that clown
It’s like saying the job is remote but you have to work from home, strapped to a wall.
Saying it’s remote and asking for hybrid.
All of these lies!!! Lol
lol, gotta love it right? Happy Monday!
23years of experience bro im 22 years old.
gotta love it right? lol
Don't let that hold you back....I apply anyway and now I'm making 190k and I did a boot camp
I love that! Thanks for your testimonial!
Brooooo!!! I gotta leave a comment right here!! If anyone with similar experience please share you success.
Ive graduated in Dec of 2021, bachelors of cyber security, thought all good but cant land a single job cuz they are require at least 1-2 yrs of experience! So I thought ok, if I cant get any then might as bypass the experience by getting certs, so perhaps I can land a entry level job and work my way up from there.
And as of right now, I do hold net+ and sec +, but still cant find a entry level job!! Guys help your bro out!
Keep pressing forward. Build a solid network on LinkedIn and make as many connections / relationships as you can. Kudos to all of the work you have done. Hang in there.
@@mikemillercyber Will do, thank you!
Man that’s crazy. I thought cybersec was the buzz so I just started learning. Come to find out, no one can even find a damn job! 😡
@@oahts5906 bro wjats ur case? R u straight to college or career shift?
@@mikecr3297 i guess you could call it a career shift but i haven’t really had much of a career yet. i’m 24, i’ve done sales and some other stuff. just trying to break into a decent occupation that can pay well and is worth doing.
💯 true actually i m fresher and want to start my career as soc analyst but there is no opening for freshers from past 3 months i m trying 😐 any suggestions how to enter in this domain?
Just learn as much as you can. Absorb information and maybe get a mentor.
It's usually HR that write job postings and most of the time they have no idea what the role they posted really needs. 😂
I have CEH, CHFI; did 1 bug bounty for e-commerce site but still asking 5yrs exp... really sucks
Keep pressing forward.
Yeah only got my job after doing student work in it at my school and bugging the school about the open sec job that was open for years finally they had a data breach and my next weekly email was met with a yes
Congrats on getting the job!
Sooooo the admissions director I just spoke with lied to me saying there are Fortune 500 companies that will hire someone straight out of school with just a certificate?? I was so excited until I saw this video and the comments supporting it.
Apply anyway and get the damn job 😂 say what you want and eventually you get what you say
love that!!!
Yeah that's what my friend did. He says just link your portfolio and past projects in the application or on your resume and all of a sudden that little masters degree they wanted becomes what it actually is, a useless piece of paper
@@Careless-sv6cfexactly
good portfolio ==>> get the job
Boy I love living in a world where HR are so clueless about what they’re putting on their requirements that you have to actively lie to get hired even though you’re quite able to do the job (but they think you’re not so you have to exaggerate, which reinforced their standards so they torture the next guy too
They are Using an AI now to filleter applications.
I am a 19 year old who is interested in cybersecurity but I am absolutely new and barely understand any terms used and I am hoping to get a mentor on here please 🙏🏿 I don’t have a job but I am looking for help
on the exact same boat bro i dont even know which cybersecurity diploma to choose right now
Ill pull my hair if I see another Entry level and ask you to know quatum physics, cooking, how to fix a car and psychology.
Totally get it!
A lot of these jobs are written by Human Resources so they have no clue what they are writing 😂
I still apply anyways because you never know if they could still hire you
That happens a ton. You are right, many job descriptions are poorly written.
Oh I apply out of spite for any entry level job that requires 5 years experience.
Exactly, worse they can do is say no.
Sooooo, with this being said, should I not waste time on getting my Bachelor’s of Science in Info System??
Then how do you work without any experience in hacking?
hands on labs are awesome!
Are there cyber security job's for freshers or do we always have to start from smth else and switch to cyber security?
They are out there. You just have to keep looking. Also remember to build your personal brand so that recruiters find you as well.
That’s what they “want” not what they are going to get, so applying anyway doesn’t hurt you might have just enough that they hire you.
It’s always been my plan to go into The Military but just recently I’ve been exploring cyber security options…. Would you say I wouldn’t have as much of this problem if I got out of the military with that much experience working in Cyberspace operations?
Honestly any experience you get will help. Good luck in your journey. I truly wish you the best!
We have to report those jobs as fake and demand removing them from jobs searching websites.
watching this while applying for jobs
I’m happy I’m just learning about this course. 😊 my current employment is K9 handler I make over 100K a yr. But cyber security thoooo…. I’m going to try it 😉
I wanna Learn cybersecurity is this true can i not find a job whit that?
There are a ton of great opportunities out there.
@@mikemillercyber ohh glad too hear that i started a
Distance learning course and. Hopefully i succed, thanks for answering.
@@islam.peachfull I love it!
if they are gonna be unreasonable, you have to be unreasonable too and say yeh i have 15 yr exp lol
lol
Lol, I'm coming from the Military and I feel your pain. 😅😢 I'm not excited to start applying
That's why I'm Enlisting. Passing the exams guarantees you work and experience.
Congratulations, you are doing exactly the thing they want you to do. Intentionally sabotage the market and economy to force desperate people into enlistment, use them up, wear them out, get rid of them. Hope you don't end up with a cardboard sign like too many veterans
Irony is not an entry-level position that requires 15 years experience, it's when you hired someone who is new in IT to train in your team and then when you are laid off that same person holds an engineering level position and you can't even get junior jobs when applying for work.
That's just politics but if you work for organization you might get good recommendations which is what you really need to go into business for your self
Screw these HRs. Listing 10 years of experience jobs as "Entry-Level" just so they can pay you an Entry-Level salary.
The expectations of requiring qualifications are redonkulous!
I am going to WGU for cyber security. This is my fear, when I am done will I even get a entry job? Also to make it worse I am in Ukraine no one will hire me in a war zone ;(
This is awesome. WGU is great.
Companies: THERE IS AN IT SHORTAGE.
also companies: junior/entry level role 4 yrs experience take it or leave it
I hope AI takes over HR jobs
lol
Is it actually 15 years or did bro inspect element and changed the numbers?
I think it was a miscategorization.
Want 15 years but I’ve been applying for 15 years
lol
No offense but cyber security isn’t entry level… you have to be the It guy, programmer, or network engineer first…
Yup. "So I got my degree and these five certs."
"Wonderful! We're also looking for ten years experience."
"Dufuq?"
Mike you're great
Thank you so much!
This content is a cut above the rest. I read a related book that also took my understanding to new heights. "Game Theory and the Pursuit of Algorithmic Fairness" by Jack Frostwell
That means so much. Seriously thank you.
I would still apply you never know
I need worker as a "ENTRY LEVEL" but my worker have to have CISSP... :d (to get cıssp you have to work at least 5 years as cybersec)
I know, sometimes they make no sense :)
You can get cissp associate with no experience and it’s worth exactly the same to employers
I even have the same chair it’s like I’m looking in a mirror
I love mine!
10000........% right 👍🏻
This is the half that no one talks about. I cant find work that is for people that are new to the field like me.
So it's useless to a cyber security ? I have interest in this field should i continue ?
It's a great field. There are a ton of opportunities.
Guys help please, Have zero experience in cybersecurity and in the army they offer me to study it there, should I accept it? Is this industry any good?