I have been in the cyber security field for over 22 years. Let me give some tips. It's not a out certs because in this industry we have what is known as paper dragons. That means you have several certs but when you have to initiate in a real world environment you mY not be able to perform. The greatest thing you can do is learn your craft and exhibit what you can do to prospects. Through a video example,a zoom session or a article. That is the new way to break in a d there is a huge shortage of cyber security people.
I agree with what you're saying to an extent. In order to even be applicable for the job most Cyber jobs would like you to have a base level of knowledge and a certification is one of the entry level opportunities. I would say go for security + and practice with certain security tools.
@@strappedup24 yea I honestly don’t want a thousand certs lol. CLOUD is the future..i obtained my Sec+ this past Friday..I’m going to do CompTia PenTest+ & gain a cloud certification & that’s all. A lot of jobs are paying good money for that cloud cert
What was your trajectory getting into cyber security in general? Like were you good at tech? Would you suggest this career path to a person who is literally new to take a course? - Thanks, Ryan
Awesome thanks! Im a Cybersec student in associates aiming for a bachelors in Infosec completely and then ill get the Kali Linux Certs and CEH certs and comptia certs slowly and with hard work!
It is difficult. I really think there should be more training/internships available. The companies would ge their jobs filled by people who will do the job the way they need it done, and the workers will get a pathway to a career.
Sandra you're completely awesome! Thanks!! Always great ideas! I hope one day you teach cybersecurity on line. Think about it! I think you would be a great teacher!
Cyber security is tough, spent 2 years with multiple certifications and projects and still don’t have a job. Also finishing up my software degree slowly 😅. Also I wanted to mention that I been doing things since middle school, so over 10 years I been working with computers etc.
I’ve got a IT degree, working as sys admin for 4 years and also got a security + certification and also completed a cybersecurity short course from a university. I’ve been trying for 2 years now and still don’t have a job in cybersecurity. The feedback I get is that there looking for job experience and this is for junior roles.
I have a security clearance, security +, and CySA+. My feedback/experience...A recruiter calls(sometimes)after I apply to an entry level position. Do the whole song and dance only to be told the position requires 10 extra hats and the company is looking for a SME in basically everything and I’m not a good fit. Other times I just get straight rejection emails. At least my skin has gotten a bit thicker..
@@Cutiepie_Chloe possibility but the issue is with the requirements go the positions. I worked in IT now for 5 years and they still expect me to have cyber security experience.
@@Moose185 so you have the same situation as me? Yea plus I have a lot of other certifications but they always start with, how much experience do you have. Also I forgot to mention blue cross blue shield offered me a job but I would have to move. I was trying to get out of my rental agreement but still didn’t exceed.
I've been looking for a YEAR! There is so much fluff information online about how many so called jobs there are in cyber security yet somehow getting a reply from recruiters in a challenge. I am beyond frustrated with this job search. I just finished a boot camp and I'm in a master's program. All this just to break into the industry. Good lord this is frustrating. And I have 8 years of working IT experience. No one's advice has worked.
Dude... I graduated a year ago with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / IST , then I got CompTIA Sec+ cert, mess around for a while with THM and applied to over 200 entry level Cybersecurity Jobs with a professional resume. I still can't get a job . Oh !, and I also have another bachelors in psychology degree from a major University. Clean background. I don't even know what else to do.
Being certified is the way to go. I'm working on retaking my CompTIA A+ currently and I'm working my way through Network+, Security+, and ethical hacking. And a few Cisco ones. I never knew earning a cert could be so expensive though 😬
Great video! Now with the current economic recession here and some tech company layoffs coming is it true that the cybersecurity team is the last to go? In my opinion I think it’s the best field to get into especially during bad economic times.
Sandra, I’m 24 and making a career change into cyber security. So should I get the Information Assurance/security, ECIH, CHFI, CEH, ECSA certs or take a different route? Thanks for the knowledge
me, I've been applying for more than a year now after graduating from college with a bachelor's degree cybersecurity and it is taking me forever to get a security clearance and without any experience and I have not heard back cause I tried so much. I have certificates but in the end I without security clearance and no experience they have been rejecting me for over a year now. I am tired so in the end I will be enlisting in the Navy as an IT technician and get an officer position in cybersecurity in the military. I'm 25, and about to be 26 years old this year, so I'm a bit out of shape but I've gone to MEPS and I've been waiting for them to give me a medical clearance approved so I can get a career in the military for my cybersecurity, if not, I will implement these tips in this video.
I got a question on the matter I want to go back to school for cyber security but should I go WGU or just a small college just to get a certificate and start getting experience?
Gatekeepers, thats why. No one wants to train. At this point it is more lucrative to learn how to make ransomware and bring the company down to its knees while you become a crypto millionaire.
I can't say that you are saying the wrong things. Everything is true. But what to do? When you pay money for studying in the USA. How well you study. You write the truth on your resume that I have no experience. You only apply to become an intern. And what do I see in the description of the requirements for an intern? There is already such a list as if a tax return will be filed. For some reason they came up with some unnecessary certificates. A person just starts a new profession and immediately experiences stress. This is absolutely not correct. And when there is a situation where the number of people willing will be less than the number of workers needed. Then companies may think twice before putting forward any unthinkable demands on a person without experience. Perhaps we should just give him a chance for less money and give him a probationary period. IT is very simple
I have been in the cyber security field for over 22 years. Let me give some tips. It's not a out certs because in this industry we have what is known as paper dragons. That means you have several certs but when you have to initiate in a real world environment you mY not be able to perform. The greatest thing you can do is learn your craft and exhibit what you can do to prospects. Through a video example,a zoom session or a article. That is the new way to break in a d there is a huge shortage of cyber security people.
I just got my Security+ on Friday. Do you think I can get a gig to be an entry pen tester? I just applied to one lol
@@DiabolicKal646 I think that if you just hone your craft learn from free courses and RUclips you will be amazing and get any job you apply for.
@@kodestrike8709 thanks! I appreciate that feedback
I agree with what you're saying to an extent. In order to even be applicable for the job most Cyber jobs would like you to have a base level of knowledge and a certification is one of the entry level opportunities. I would say go for security + and practice with certain security tools.
@@strappedup24 yea I honestly don’t want a thousand certs lol. CLOUD is the future..i obtained my Sec+ this past Friday..I’m going to do CompTia PenTest+ & gain a cloud certification & that’s all. A lot of jobs are paying good money for that cloud cert
i just love the way ur talking , ur words are coming from your heart , keeep going Sandra
What was your trajectory getting into cyber security in general? Like were you good at tech? Would you suggest this career path to a person who is literally new to take a course?
- Thanks, Ryan
I’m not even in cybersecurity but I stayed because you are so PRETTY and ur voice is calming :)))
Awesome thanks! Im a Cybersec student in associates aiming for a bachelors in Infosec completely and then ill get the Kali Linux Certs and CEH certs and comptia certs slowly and with hard work!
It is difficult. I really think there should be more training/internships available. The companies would ge their jobs filled by people who will do the job the way they need it done, and the workers will get a pathway to a career.
Right
Sandra you're completely awesome! Thanks!! Always great ideas! I hope one day you teach cybersecurity on line. Think about it! I think you would be a great teacher!
Aw thank you John!!🥺 i’ve definitely considered going into teaching too, hope you’re having a great weekend!
This career has been the hardest and this is coming from someone who was going to go to med school! All the jobs are outside of Cali and it sucks!
I really love and appreciate your channel Sandra. It has been such a great resource for me. Thank you for all your videos
Cyber security is tough, spent 2 years with multiple certifications and projects and still don’t have a job. Also finishing up my software degree slowly 😅. Also I wanted to mention that I been doing things since middle school, so over 10 years I been working with computers etc.
Do you have a security clearance? And do you think if you had that, you would have had better luck?
I’ve got a IT degree, working as sys admin for 4 years and also got a security + certification and also completed a cybersecurity short course from a university. I’ve been trying for 2 years now and still don’t have a job in cybersecurity. The feedback I get is that there looking for job experience and this is for junior roles.
I have a security clearance, security +, and CySA+. My feedback/experience...A recruiter calls(sometimes)after I apply to an entry level position. Do the whole song and dance only to be told the position requires 10 extra hats and the company is looking for a SME in basically everything and I’m not a good fit. Other times I just get straight rejection emails. At least my skin has gotten a bit thicker..
@@Cutiepie_Chloe possibility but the issue is with the requirements go the positions. I worked in IT now for 5 years and they still expect me to have cyber security experience.
@@Moose185 so you have the same situation as me? Yea plus I have a lot of other certifications but they always start with, how much experience do you have. Also I forgot to mention blue cross blue shield offered me a job but I would have to move. I was trying to get out of my rental agreement but still didn’t exceed.
I've been looking for a YEAR! There is so much fluff information online about how many so called jobs there are in cyber security yet somehow getting a reply from recruiters in a challenge. I am beyond frustrated with this job search. I just finished a boot camp and I'm in a master's program. All this just to break into the industry. Good lord this is frustrating. And I have 8 years of working IT experience. No one's advice has worked.
yikes. this changed my mind about choosing a major in CS. Do you have any suggestions about a coding job that’d be easier to get a job in ?
It honestly makes no sense, met someone today who has a masters degree and still couldn’t get a help desk job cause he didn’t have experience..
Thanks I’m worry about finding job
Now I start boot camps at nyu
I try to recommended from you
Thanks
Sandra, your content is great, and explained very well. 🎯
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity back in April. Given up on the search and going back to HR.
Great tips, thanks Sandra.
Thanks Jim! Glad this was helpful 😁
Dude... I graduated a year ago with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / IST , then I got CompTIA Sec+ cert, mess around for a while with THM and applied to over 200 entry level Cybersecurity Jobs with a professional resume. I still can't get a job . Oh !, and I also have another bachelors in psychology degree from a major University. Clean background. I don't even know what else to do.
isnt it ridiculous like who tf are they hiring nowadays pick my man up!!!!
Hopefully by now you've gotten a good job. Any updates on this one?
Yeh i always feel in love when i watch your vdo
Job hunting is literally a full-time job
fax it takes so much time haha
Being certified is the way to go. I'm working on retaking my CompTIA A+ currently and I'm working my way through Network+, Security+, and ethical hacking. And a few Cisco ones. I never knew earning a cert could be so expensive though 😬
Did a bootcamp, finished two months ago, crushing my brain trying to get security + cert. It hurts but opens the door.
What are the types of projects a cyber security student should make?
I think it is good that you are providing information however this industry has been around since the Morris work 4 decades ago.
Thanks
Great topic as always
Thanks so much for watching!😁
Great Perspective!
Thank you Nicole!! 😁
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you Luca! :)
You know what, I'm going to just wait until Sandra starts her own company and I will just apply there. Haha.
Great video! Now with the current economic recession here and some tech company layoffs coming is it true that the cybersecurity team is the last to go? In my opinion I think it’s the best field to get into especially during bad economic times.
Cycersecurity team is the first one to go
Last to go especially if you are in Government sector.
Last
Sandra, I’m 24 and making a career change into cyber security. So should I get the Information Assurance/security, ECIH, CHFI, CEH, ECSA certs or take a different route? Thanks for the knowledge
if you're majoring in cyber security Why They give in dev-ops position
Wow you made this video for ME
Another great video thanks!
Thank you Paul :)!
Can you tell me which cert to get that after I pass does not experience?
me, I've been applying for more than a year now after graduating from college with a bachelor's degree cybersecurity and it is taking me forever to get a security clearance and without any experience and I have not heard back cause I tried so much. I have certificates but in the end I without security clearance and no experience they have been rejecting me for over a year now. I am tired so in the end I will be enlisting in the Navy as an IT technician and get an officer position in cybersecurity in the military. I'm 25, and about to be 26 years old this year, so I'm a bit out of shape but I've gone to MEPS and I've been waiting for them to give me a medical clearance approved so I can get a career in the military for my cybersecurity, if not, I will implement these tips in this video.
Great video! Do you know anyone has gone the free consulting route? I would love to hear how that went/ goes.
I got a question on the matter I want to go back to school for cyber security but should I go WGU or just a small college just to get a certificate and start getting experience?
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!😁
HI I am certified in scrum master and comptia security plus. But I am working on my associate. Can I still get a job without having an associates
why would you ask someone who is not a scrum master??? you def do not deserve a job yet.
And I’m the other way around: completing my masters and studying f/certifications. I just retired out of the military
Gatekeepers, thats why. No one wants to train. At this point it is more lucrative to learn how to make ransomware and bring the company down to its knees while you become a crypto millionaire.
Is this legal?😁
I can't say that you are saying the wrong things. Everything is true. But what to do? When you pay money for studying in the USA. How well you study. You write the truth on your resume that I have no experience. You only apply to become an intern. And what do I see in the description of the requirements for an intern? There is already such a list as if a tax return will be filed. For some reason they came up with some unnecessary certificates. A person just starts a new profession and immediately experiences stress. This is absolutely not correct. And when there is a situation where the number of people willing will be less than the number of workers needed. Then companies may think twice before putting forward any unthinkable demands on a person without experience. Perhaps we should just give him a chance for less money and give him a probationary period. IT is very simple
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Hey @Monk thanks for watching!😁
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Love your videos and you’re great but try to breathe and pace your self when you do these videos.
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