I am from Argentina (we speak spanish) and I'm learning cybersecurity and english. In my case, you are even more perfect to listen no just for the precious information but also by the quantity and quality of the language. My thanks straight from the heart
As a beginner entering this field with hopes of becoming a Pentester, I really appreciated this video! I'll be attending Hackathon in January - that advice was new to me so thanks for the tip!
bro she's so smart! I don't even understand what she's talking about as a beginner but I hope I can become as knowledgeable as her in cybersecurity some day
So happy I found your channel! Really solid insights and points of view! I absolutely agree with you when you say that getting experience is the key! Thank you so much for this video! 🤗
Awesome video. I lead cloud efforts at a few of the largest retailers in the world every day for my employer. Support cases are an awesome way to get experience. I would conjecture over 50% of cases are network, identity or security policy related. Networking skills for cyber security pros are in high demand.
Thanks for sharing your insight! I’m actually learning a lot of what you just listed, it was my foundational training when i started at my current role, glad to know the skills are transferrable 😄
27.. been doing IT for like 3 years .. got the associate for cyber security.. i know Linux, Python … networking .. done some ddos, brute force .. and stuff .. but now I wanna get paid for it haha.. Wireshark has a free version it comes with kali :3 But this was a kewl video .. affirmation that I’m on the right path hopefully I get a entry level job
Thanks so much! :) For boot camps, the upenn, flatiron, and springboard cyber security bootcamps are the most popular with the best job prospects from what i've seen. In terms of online courses, professor messer is the GOAT lol - he also has a youtube channel but i believe he has online courses as well, specifically for diff certs/cyber concepts. I'd also check out this udemy course on ethical hacking, it has lots of really useful info - The Complete Cyber Security Course : Hackers Exposed! as well as these two courses on Coursera - IBM Cybersecurity Analyst and IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity. Hope this helps :) ! Here's also a general vid on interview topics for cyber security for a brief overview of the things you should know to help you prep - ruclips.net/video/sFIbPS2pCzk/видео.html Good luck with everything!
I got the same degree as you. I've been working at a data center for year now I'm tiireeed lol. I have to focus and try and get my foot into the cyber security realm thanks for the vid!
I feel ya lol, that’s awesome tho! Cyber’s a really good place to get into rn, i know a lot of my friends are doing the same, good luck with everything and lmk if you have questions or vids you wanna see :)!
the instructors at the college i went to to learn networking and ITsec pretty much were saying that pentesting is something that you can eventually do after like 5-10 years of experience but lately i've been seeing people on YT going into pentesting after a year give or take a year lol idk if this is a recent phenomenon or what : / they basically pushed defense, networking, and certs. something i've learned is that chasing certs can hold you back from learning. happened to me
Is this doable with no IT experience/training? I am currently not in an IT career right now and have had no education in that area, but it definitely sparks my interest. Is this something that would test the waters for me to see if I would like it or do you have any other ideas?
Hey, for sure! i think first starting with hackthebox to see if you enjoy pentesting and since its free, then you can try studying for the CompTIA Security+ certification which is a beginner cert that im currently studying for as well! Otherwise signing up for Capture the Flag tournaments when they happen can be really helpful too (similar to hackthebox)
@@emersoncoelho7187 hey! I wouldn’t say there’s a requirement but I’m actually making a video on security certifications for beginners, but the main two that come to mind are security+ and the SSCP. Many firms also look for prior experience or any CTFs that you’ve done on your own time to show you have the skills, if you wanna so pentesting there’s Pentest+ that might be good training/studying material for you to look into as well! Certs mostly help you stand out above other candidates but interview prep for security roles will probably cover a wide range of your expertise/experience !
Thank you so much, the key info I have not heard anywhere is getting your own experience by exposing yourself thing like hack the box wow this is great
Hi Sandra! I’ve been watching a lot of your videos. I have a Bachelors in Crim Justice and wanted to get into cyber security. I looked into going back to school for my masters but it’s so expensive. I have no computer experience and have hit a wall on what to do. I want to get into cyber security without going back to school. Where can I begin? What certifications should I start off with/obtain? Ive also heard bootcamps are a waste of time…. Thoughts?
Look into the CompTia “trifecta”, just studying for those certifications will build a good foundation to get into security, and look for a job in general IT to build some experience working with computers. Also when you are ready, you can look for cyber security jobs within the criminal justice system/military. With your degree I think it would help you stand out.
Boot camps are not necessarily a waste of time .. they teach you the basics of what are getting into and give you an insight of role might interest you
Hi Sandra I'm about to start my Bachelors in Cyber Security next year in March however I have been watching a lot of videos on C program, python, algorithms etc as I'm not sure if I do need to know those programs and languages prior to my Bachelors. Would you say I'd need to learn coding properly prior to commencing my degree ? Thank you 🙂🙏
Middle school math and science teacher here looking to get into cybersecurity. I am considering getting a IT Help Desk job to get my feet wet in IT work without an IT degree? Is this ok to do and recommended?
Thank you so much for this video. Thus helped me with a lot of my anxiety about getting a job. I am a business major but want to get into Cybersecurity. If I may ask, I have about 9 months before I graduate. Shoukd I spend that time learning to code? Or just going straight for kali linux?
Tbh if you’re going into security, you wont need to know too much about data strucs/algorithms, the best thing to learn is a scripting language like JavaScript or python and knowing how to read code/what a function does. Also kali is a really good place to practice, hands on experience is always more beneficial than just learning about a concept imo!
I dont have a specific site but i would look for the top 5-10 roles you’re interested and then go from there when looking for specific companies to apply for, linux shouldnt take up too much of your time if you find the list of top 30-40 linux commands used for pentesting, get familiar with metasploit, and then spend more time learning python but make sure you can also at least read JavaScript code
Congrats on your entry level role! I’m actually not too familiar with Cy War but with some quick research it looks awesome! It looks like a CTF simulation which is always great experience if you’re going into pentesting/red team/blue team. Good luck with everything, would love to hear about your experience with it too😁
Great video, But can u give more tips about finding the job, u mentioned that all the companies are asking for someone with is 2+ years of experience so how to find it while i am still student.
Yes for sure! You should try to look for companies with some kind of rotational program (TAP, SEP, etc) to get your foot in the door with experience and really even if you dont have 2 years of experience, you should apply anyway because there arent enough cybersecurity professionals to actually fill those roles so more companies will be willing to give you the benefit of the doubt if you can show your experience through hackthebox, ctf, hackathons, etc. I really think IT or help desk roles are great ways to get your foot in the door to show you have troubleshooting and problem solving skills if you’re still in college as either a part time job or internship since those are still relevant roles that can eventually help you get something full time!
@@WithSandra i am already Playing ctfs and got ranked on many national and international competitions, also i am doing bug bounty and listed on some big companies hof, but still unable to find company for my experience i would be glad if u told me some names to Focus on, i already sent u an email 😀.
Yeah it's a hacking challenge, so you can open up the console and follow the clues in there to generate the code, it'll help if you know javascript or read up a bit on the basics!
Soooo.... I am graduating with a degree in Management.... Decided I want to do something else. Found out about cyber security. Do I need to get a degree in this to have a career in cyber security? Or a certification in it would sffice?
Honestly there’s a lot of different opinions about this, when i talk to people who’ve been in cyber for 10-20 years, they dont care what certs you have as long as you have the skill lol, but i also feel like when you’re just starting out, a cert definitely gets your foot in the door even if its just because it makes you stand out in a stack of resumes. I just passed my security + cert this past weekend and im planning on making a video on all the resources i used and how I studied if you’re interested! Probs posting next Wednesday, but you definitely do no need to go back for an advanced degree imo, that’s gonna cost way too much time and money vs just studying for a cert, using kali, practicing the tools, and applying to entry level security analyst roles
@@WithSandra what do you mean by skill? Like your ability to apply what you learn? AHSJ sorry if it’s a dumb question, I just transitioned my interest from medicine to tech to I’m trying to gather as much info as I can
Hi Frank! I got a certification from my college for computer security as part of my degree which had 2-3 security courses I took and I was able to talk about the work i did in those classes (disk imaging/recovering deleted files from digital forensics, exploratory/unit testing from my QA class, etc), since this was entry level they weren't expecting a huge amount of experience but I think it definitely helped that I was able to go to a tech conference and interview directly there for the job rather than applying online since it can be less competitive at a conference to get an interview spot!
@@TheGlantzs I took a bootcamp and I'm working as something else, but some secondary skills I learned throughout the bootcamp process helped me land the job. It's an entry-level role (not cybersecurity), but it's a good start for me. I count my lucky stars often.
@@WithSandra thank you for sharing your experience in this field. I am looking to break into it. You are truly showing many paths for newbies 's to follow.
Hey cooper! You can use this guide that helps you walkthrough to get the code: medium.com/@brianobilo/hack-the-box-how-to-get-the-invite-code-7512ae89230b if you wanna try it out yourself instead then a hint is to use the developer tools on your browser and take a look at the JavaScript of the page! Good luck :D
HELP DESK.............................THAT CONFIRMS MY STRATEGY.....................THAT'S WHAT I'M DOING..........................THANKS SANDRA...........YOU ARE A GEM.
so what does the person with an AA in computer info systems, BA in cyber security, Cisco CCENT certified, Comptia Security+ certified with 10+ years experience working contracts for companies like SpaceX and Citizen Watch do? I still can't get the most basic security analyst role job. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Not sure what else to do but go back and work regular sys admin/IT Tech II jobs.
I would consider getting your cissp or equivalent cert for the roles you want to go into esp with 10 years of experience, i’ve consulted a resume editor that really helped me with keywords n helping me stand out during the resume screening process when applying to jobs, I would definitely consider something like that bc that gets you to the next step of actually getting the interview with the right keywords the job is looking for. After that it’s just applying to as many jobs as possible, good luck with everything!
Awesome video! I’ve been thinking about getting into IT security. Do you know of any links or websites that can assist me in getting my Comptia Security + cert?
I'm actually studying for that too! Currently reading All in One CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-501 by Conklin/White and doing practice quizzes on www.examcompass.com/comptia/security-plus-certification/free-security-plus-practice-tests
@@m83kid Professor Messer is king on RUclips if you haven't already come across him. Also, Darril Gibson's book and his website have practice tests and, PBQs, and flashcards to purchase. Good luck. I passed last December.
Mike Myers has an awesome video series. I took it 6 years ago so I’m not sure if he is still doing them. If you’re not strong in networking (that was me) study some comptia Net+ to familiarize yourself with networking. Good luck
If you have a bachelors degree in Business Management and you want to get into the cyber field, is it beneficial to get a masters in cyber to have that background or just do certifications. I know most jobs ask for a bachelors in cyber or a related cs field.
A masters can be really time consuming and pricy, i know many people in the field who have a masters but many also just get a certification if they didnt major in cyber in undergrad which is what i did as well, If you’re looking for wntry level roles a certification would be enough but getting experience online on hackthebox/CTFs is just as important on your resume imo!
Many corporate jobs for cybersecurity from what i've seen still care at least a little about diplomas but i think a lot of it also goes on experience as well. For example, starting out you could do bug bounties and make money through those by finding bugs on apps that company's post online or working on open source projects/tools for security, as well as CTFs, HacktheBox, etc. If you don't plan on getting your GED, i think a boot camp could help but only if you find one that's worth your money, otherwise most things you need for the job you can learn for free through a few google searches/youtube
Lol okay yeah i have to agree with that 😂😅 for some reason i end up talking really fast when im recording videos, maybe bc my camera battery’s always dying early haha but i’ll try to slow down next time!
I got my BS in information science & technology, which is similar to CS but more practical courses (web app coding (C#), proj management, QA, security courses) while CS was focused on data structures/algorithms/etc. My school had a security certification program i was a part of so i got to take 3-4 network security/digital forensics courses which was helpful in finding my first job but was still not as in-depth as when i studied for my security+ cert exam (which i have a vid for if you’re interested!). I would say degree wont be as big of a factor if u have a beginner cert, some CTF/hackthebox experience, and being able to talk about any hacking experience you have. There are also many ppl in cybersecurity with degrees in psychology- bc a lot of security is focused on human behavior, phishing attacks, etc! Hope this helps :)
Being proficient w/ javascript or python will be important for scripting! Learning the general concepts around infrastructure and architecture will be important too since you may be working on systems at a high level as well. Good luck with everything ! :)
If you do CTFs/hackthebox/security challenges at hackathons on the side, you may be able to get away with not getting a cert if you are a CS major, however it is very helpful to have at least those experiences listed above (which are free to get since they are all online and open to anyone) to make you stand out. Many schools are coming up with cyber security majors that focus on security so a certification is always good to get your foot in the door. I didnt get a nationally recognize cert but my college had a computer security cert that I completed just by taking 2-3 extra cyber-related courses so maybe you can see if your school has that, otherwise a generic online cybersecurity cert program may be better for you if you don't have the time to study for an official cert like sec+, it is very material-heavy lol, good luck with everything!
I use to compete in CTF like Google CTF, PICO CTF.. My most memorable competition is in my country where you can attack and defend it also a CTF competition though
thank you for understanding me LOL, honestly it would help if i scripted my videos a bit more but sometimes things just come up in my head and this is what I end up with haha
Yes!! Check out this article from USNews Top cyber security degrees for 2022, these would definitely be helpful! www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/computer-science/cybersecurity
Security+ is the one I got as an entry level security analyst! I have a video w resources i used to study here (ruclips.net/video/HLDZFJLbcAw/видео.html) but also made a vid on other potential beginner certs instead too! - ruclips.net/video/vgBQV7jDTsE/видео.html
I would consider either an online bootcamp/program or get an associate’s at a community college in cybersecurity first before you consider doing a bachelors, then getting a certification will help you get your foot in the door without paying too much $$!
Honestly I don't think the degree matters as much as long as it's somewhat tech related, the rest can be based on your experience, I was an IT major, my school actually just created a cyber security degree program in my sophomore year so lots of state schools are actually just setting up these programs so as a company, i wouldn't expect a cyber security specific degree but I do think taking courses like network security, mobile security, intro to pentesting would be great for your resume if you're going to go for a comp sci/IT/MIS/any tech major that isn't specifically cyber security, good luck @ D B :)!
I'm 36, I'm want to change my career to cybersecurity or computer programming. I find your videos really helpful .
Thanks so much for watching!! :) glad this was helpful to you!
Sooo How's it going in your journey ?
@@billbunch6762 I'm looking into getting into a Cyber Security BootCamp before the end of the year. I doing some self learning right now.
I am from Argentina (we speak spanish) and I'm learning cybersecurity and english. In my case, you are even more perfect to listen no just for the precious information but also by the quantity and quality of the language. My thanks straight from the heart
As a beginner entering this field with hopes of becoming a Pentester, I really appreciated this video! I'll be attending Hackathon in January - that advice was new to me so thanks for the tip!
That’s so awesome! Thanks so much for watching 😁
How was the hackathon?
bro she's so smart! I don't even understand what she's talking about as a beginner but I hope I can become as knowledgeable as her in cybersecurity some day
aw thanks so much Lachlan! :) please lmk if there's any vid topics that might be helpful to you!
Love it very good advice for someone who want to go into cybersecurity and Cs in general. My take away attend any conferences that will grow you!
Thanks luca! Yes definitely try to attend any conferences or hackathons you have the chance to to learn more from people already in the field!
So happy I found your channel!
Really solid insights and points of view!
I absolutely agree with you when you say that getting experience is the key!
Thank you so much for this video! 🤗
Wow thank you david! Please let me know if there’s any other vid topics that may be helpful for you! :)
Hey it is very amazing discription indetail, vey help full and explanatory. Thank you so so much!!!!!
Awesome video. I lead cloud efforts at a few of the largest retailers in the world every day for my employer. Support cases are an awesome way to get experience. I would conjecture over 50% of cases are network, identity or security policy related. Networking skills for cyber security pros are in high demand.
Thanks for sharing your insight! I’m actually learning a lot of what you just listed, it was my foundational training when i started at my current role, glad to know the skills are transferrable 😄
Hi nice meeting you Sandra love the content
Thanks luca! :)
Thank you! This is really helpful. Very thorough
Np, thank you for watching! ☺️
Thank you so much for your advice Sandra. This video was awesome and I truly appreciate everything about it!
Thank you so much James! :) I really appreciate your support!
Thank you Sandra. This video is really helpful and honestly I was exactly looking for this type of video.
Thanks so much Anju :) i'm glad this was helpful to you!
27.. been doing IT for like 3 years .. got the associate for cyber security.. i know Linux, Python … networking .. done some ddos, brute force .. and stuff .. but now I wanna get paid for it haha..
Wireshark has a free version it comes with kali :3
But this was a kewl video .. affirmation that I’m on the right path hopefully I get a entry level job
Thank you Sandra, excellent info with great info for beginners!
Recommendations for boot camps and online courses? Thanks for the advice definitely a gem of RUclips.
Thanks so much! :) For boot camps, the upenn, flatiron, and springboard cyber security bootcamps are the most popular with the best job prospects from what i've seen. In terms of online courses, professor messer is the GOAT lol - he also has a youtube channel but i believe he has online courses as well, specifically for diff certs/cyber concepts. I'd also check out this udemy course on ethical hacking, it has lots of really useful info - The Complete Cyber Security Course : Hackers Exposed! as well as these two courses on Coursera - IBM Cybersecurity Analyst and
IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity. Hope this helps :) ! Here's also a general vid on interview topics for cyber security for a brief overview of the things you should know to help you prep - ruclips.net/video/sFIbPS2pCzk/видео.html Good luck with everything!
Great content but one needs to watch at 0.75 speed! 🤩😁
This was really helpful, thank you Sandra! ❤️
Thank you so much as always Loay! :)
Thanks for the piece of advice and guide to cybersecurity roles
thanks so much for watching Felix :)!
Thank you so much for the tips I appreciate you 🙂
Thanks so much for watching!!😁
I got the same degree as you. I've been working at a data center for year now I'm tiireeed lol. I have to focus and try and get my foot into the cyber security realm thanks for the vid!
I feel ya lol, that’s awesome tho! Cyber’s a really good place to get into rn, i know a lot of my friends are doing the same, good luck with everything and lmk if you have questions or vids you wanna see :)!
the instructors at the college i went to to learn networking and ITsec pretty much were saying that pentesting is something that you can eventually do after like 5-10 years of experience but lately i've been seeing people on YT going into pentesting after a year give or take a year lol idk if this is a recent phenomenon or what : / they basically pushed defense, networking, and certs. something i've learned is that chasing certs can hold you back from learning. happened to me
Lately joined CTF and this advice is beautiful
Thx
That’s awesome, thank you! Glad this was helpful :)
Great tips. Thanks
Np thanks for watching :)!
Is this doable with no IT experience/training?
I am currently not in an IT career right now and have had no education in that area, but it definitely sparks my interest. Is this something that would test the waters for me to see if I would like it or do you have any other ideas?
Hey, for sure! i think first starting with hackthebox to see if you enjoy pentesting and since its free, then you can try studying for the CompTIA Security+ certification which is a beginner cert that im currently studying for as well! Otherwise signing up for Capture the Flag tournaments when they happen can be really helpful too (similar to hackthebox)
@@WithSandra great video ! What's the minimum certification that companies demand us to have for getting a job in this field ?
@@emersoncoelho7187 hey! I wouldn’t say there’s a requirement but I’m actually making a video on security certifications for beginners, but the main two that come to mind are security+ and the SSCP. Many firms also look for prior experience or any CTFs that you’ve done on your own time to show you have the skills, if you wanna so pentesting there’s Pentest+ that might be good training/studying material for you to look into as well! Certs mostly help you stand out above other candidates but interview prep for security roles will probably cover a wide range of your expertise/experience !
Is it harder to get a job without a college degree and just having certifications? (Comptia, CEH, Splunk..)
I love it ! Thanks 😊
Thanks for watching!😆
Lots of valuable information.
Thanks so much Rishi! :)
I’m level 2 escalations in IT help desk. I’m looking to move over to IT Cyber security. These videos are helpful
Thanks so much for watching :)!
Thank you so much, the key info I have not heard anywhere is getting your own experience by exposing yourself thing like hack the box wow this is great
Hi Sandra! I’ve been watching a lot of your videos. I have a Bachelors in Crim Justice and wanted to get into cyber security. I looked into going back to school for my masters but it’s so expensive. I have no computer experience and have hit a wall on what to do. I want to get into cyber security without going back to school. Where can I begin? What certifications should I start off with/obtain? Ive also heard bootcamps are a waste of time…. Thoughts?
Look into the CompTia “trifecta”, just studying for those certifications will build a good foundation to get into security, and look for a job in general IT to build some experience working with computers.
Also when you are ready, you can look for cyber security jobs within the criminal justice system/military. With your degree I think it would help you stand out.
Boot camps are not necessarily a waste of time .. they teach you the basics of what are getting into and give you an insight of role might interest you
@@mugishacarole thank you
I'm paralegal major
Commenting for the algo, you are awesome! Thanks for the indepth video!
Thanks so much for the support Immaru :D!!
Hi Sandra
I'm about to start my Bachelors in Cyber Security next year in March however I have been watching a lot of videos on C program, python, algorithms etc as I'm not sure if I do need to know those programs and languages prior to my Bachelors. Would you say I'd need to learn coding properly prior to commencing my degree ?
Thank you 🙂🙏
What would you recommend for someone retiring from the Military non-IT job but has a clearance and degree?
Middle school math and science teacher here looking to get into cybersecurity. I am considering getting a IT Help Desk job to get my feet wet in IT work without an IT degree? Is this ok to do and recommended?
Thank you so much for this video. Thus helped me with a lot of my anxiety about getting a job. I am a business major but want to get into Cybersecurity.
If I may ask, I have about 9 months before I graduate. Shoukd I spend that time learning to code? Or just going straight for kali linux?
Tbh if you’re going into security, you wont need to know too much about data strucs/algorithms, the best thing to learn is a scripting language like JavaScript or python and knowing how to read code/what a function does. Also kali is a really good place to practice, hands on experience is always more beneficial than just learning about a concept imo!
And good luck in your job search! :)
@@WithSandra Between learning python and linux which should I focus on in the next 9 months? Or should I split my time and do both?
@@WithSandra Also is there a specific site that you would recommend for applying for cybersecurity jobs?
I dont have a specific site but i would look for the top 5-10 roles you’re interested and then go from there when looking for specific companies to apply for, linux shouldnt take up too much of your time if you find the list of top 30-40 linux commands used for pentesting, get familiar with metasploit, and then spend more time learning python but make sure you can also at least read JavaScript code
if you are completely new IT and wanting to get into cyber security what would you recommend?
Very helpful thanks
Thanks for watching!😁
Great content, may I have the link to your LinkedIn profile?
Wow, she speaks so fast still trying to process everything.
Tip: You can slow down the video
Goto settings ->playback speed->.75 or lower
Sorry about that guys 😅 i get that sometimes lol, working on slowing down the talking a bit
Super helpful, and really grateful for your videos, but the rate at which you speak makes me feel anxious.
Thanks so much for watching! Working on my talking speed lol but feel free to watch on .75x speed if that helps!
Thank you so much! i love the video! quality and lighting look amazing! what program do you use to create you slides? :)
Thanks so much for watching! 😆 I use Canva for all my slides and thumbnails, it’s free so you can just sign up on their website!
@@WithSandra that is so cool! thank you! 🙏🏽 Im looking forward to the next vid 😁
Awesome....I had a question, as I will be going into entry level . What are your thoughts on Cy War?
Congrats on your entry level role! I’m actually not too familiar with Cy War but with some quick research it looks awesome! It looks like a CTF simulation which is always great experience if you’re going into pentesting/red team/blue team. Good luck with everything, would love to hear about your experience with it too😁
What is Your Linked in profile ?
Great video, But can u give more tips about finding the job, u mentioned that all the companies are asking for someone with is 2+ years of experience so how to find it while i am still student.
Yes for sure! You should try to look for companies with some kind of rotational program (TAP, SEP, etc) to get your foot in the door with experience and really even if you dont have 2 years of experience, you should apply anyway because there arent enough cybersecurity professionals to actually fill those roles so more companies will be willing to give you the benefit of the doubt if you can show your experience through hackthebox, ctf, hackathons, etc. I really think IT or help desk roles are great ways to get your foot in the door to show you have troubleshooting and problem solving skills if you’re still in college as either a part time job or internship since those are still relevant roles that can eventually help you get something full time!
@@WithSandra i am already Playing ctfs and got ranked on many national and international competitions, also i am doing bug bounty and listed on some big companies hof, but still unable to find company for my experience i would be glad if u told me some names to Focus on, i already sent u an email 😀.
Hack the box keeps saying “check the console” to sign up lol what’s the code to sign in?
Yeah it's a hacking challenge, so you can open up the console and follow the clues in there to generate the code, it'll help if you know javascript or read up a bit on the basics!
great intro
Thanks
Thank you Radu :)!
Finally, some good advice.
thanks so much for watching Jay! :)
Soooo.... I am graduating with a degree in Management.... Decided I want to do something else. Found out about cyber security. Do I need to get a degree in this to have a career in cyber security? Or a certification in it would sffice?
Honestly there’s a lot of different opinions about this, when i talk to people who’ve been in cyber for 10-20 years, they dont care what certs you have as long as you have the skill lol, but i also feel like when you’re just starting out, a cert definitely gets your foot in the door even if its just because it makes you stand out in a stack of resumes. I just passed my security + cert this past weekend and im planning on making a video on all the resources i used and how I studied if you’re interested! Probs posting next Wednesday, but you definitely do no need to go back for an advanced degree imo, that’s gonna cost way too much time and money vs just studying for a cert, using kali, practicing the tools, and applying to entry level security analyst roles
@@WithSandra what do you mean by skill? Like your ability to apply what you learn? AHSJ sorry if it’s a dumb question, I just transitioned my interest from medicine to tech to I’m trying to gather as much info as I can
what if i do not have any degree, but get network + and security + certs?
Hey, it's 04/21/2021, I'm curious about how you can get an entry level cyber security job if you didn't come from that background?
Hi Frank! I got a certification from my college for computer security as part of my degree which had 2-3 security courses I took and I was able to talk about the work i did in those classes (disk imaging/recovering deleted files from digital forensics, exploratory/unit testing from my QA class, etc), since this was entry level they weren't expecting a huge amount of experience but I think it definitely helped that I was able to go to a tech conference and interview directly there for the job rather than applying online since it can be less competitive at a conference to get an interview spot!
I'm in the same boat Frank. Have you started taking classes yet?
@@TheGlantzs I took a bootcamp and I'm working as something else, but some secondary skills I learned throughout the bootcamp process helped me land the job. It's an entry-level role (not cybersecurity), but it's a good start for me. I count my lucky stars often.
@@WithSandra thank you for sharing your experience in this field. I am looking to break into it. You are truly showing many paths for newbies 's to follow.
@@FrankTranDesign that is edifying. Are you in a parallel area to cyber security?
Hey I’m in New York too and I could really use your guidance please let me know if we can connect
Lmk if you have any questions!
@@WithSandra can we connect on ig
Yes! Post more! :)
Thank you for all the support!! :)
Very new to all this but interested! How do you learn to even hack to get the invite code for hack the box?
Hey cooper! You can use this guide that helps you walkthrough to get the code: medium.com/@brianobilo/hack-the-box-how-to-get-the-invite-code-7512ae89230b if you wanna try it out yourself instead then a hint is to use the developer tools on your browser and take a look at the JavaScript of the page! Good luck :D
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lol thanks!
I’m watching here in mieken japan god bless
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What coding language should I learn for incident response? Thank you! 🙏🏻
Hi Anita, thanks so much for watching! Scripting or scripting languages like Javascript, Python, Bash/Powershell! Good luck 😁
so what does the person with an AA in computer info systems, BA in cyber security, Cisco CCENT certified, Comptia Security+ certified with 10+ years experience working contracts for companies like SpaceX and Citizen Watch do? I still can't get the most basic security analyst role job. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Not sure what else to do but go back and work regular sys admin/IT Tech II jobs.
I would consider getting your cissp or equivalent cert for the roles you want to go into esp with 10 years of experience, i’ve consulted a resume editor that really helped me with keywords n helping me stand out during the resume screening process when applying to jobs, I would definitely consider something like that bc that gets you to the next step of actually getting the interview with the right keywords the job is looking for. After that it’s just applying to as many jobs as possible, good luck with everything!
@@WithSandra Really appreciate the response, thank you!
Awesome video! I’ve been thinking about getting into IT security. Do you know of any links or websites that can assist me in getting my Comptia Security + cert?
I'm actually studying for that too! Currently reading All in One CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-501 by Conklin/White and doing practice quizzes on www.examcompass.com/comptia/security-plus-certification/free-security-plus-practice-tests
@@WithSandra Thanks!
@@m83kid Professor Messer is king on RUclips if you haven't already come across him. Also, Darril Gibson's book and his website have practice tests and, PBQs, and flashcards to purchase. Good luck. I passed last December.
Mike Myers has an awesome video series. I took it 6 years ago so I’m not sure if he is still doing them. If you’re not strong in networking (that was me) study some comptia Net+ to familiarize yourself with networking. Good luck
If you have a bachelors degree in Business Management and you want to get into the cyber field, is it beneficial to get a masters in cyber to have that background or just do certifications. I know most jobs ask for a bachelors in cyber or a related cs field.
A masters can be really time consuming and pricy, i know many people in the field who have a masters but many also just get a certification if they didnt major in cyber in undergrad which is what i did as well, If you’re looking for wntry level roles a certification would be enough but getting experience online on hackthebox/CTFs is just as important on your resume imo!
can i get into or get job in cyber security even i don't have high school diploma or ged?
Many corporate jobs for cybersecurity from what i've seen still care at least a little about diplomas but i think a lot of it also goes on experience as well. For example, starting out you could do bug bounties and make money through those by finding bugs on apps that company's post online or working on open source projects/tools for security, as well as CTFs, HacktheBox, etc. If you don't plan on getting your GED, i think a boot camp could help but only if you find one that's worth your money, otherwise most things you need for the job you can learn for free through a few google searches/youtube
You talk bit fast!! :)
Lol okay yeah i have to agree with that 😂😅 for some reason i end up talking really fast when im recording videos, maybe bc my camera battery’s always dying early haha but i’ll try to slow down next time!
True. She talks so fast. Ahha
@@greenranger3441 oh dang, I talk at this pace too. I guess I'll also work on that.
@@greenranger3441 think she’s nervous
What are your thoughts on cyber security bootcamp?
Made a vid on this recently! Coding/cyber bootcamps: Worth it?: ruclips.net/video/UtqAlMBYNao/видео.html
She was so young
What are your thoughts about cyber security bootcamp?
Made a vid on this recently! Coding/cyber bootcamps: Worth it?: ruclips.net/video/UtqAlMBYNao/видео.html
These were great tips!
Thanks for watching :)!
What major did you get your degree in? Or does that not matter at all?
I got my BS in information science & technology, which is similar to CS but more practical courses (web app coding (C#), proj management, QA, security courses) while CS was focused on data structures/algorithms/etc. My school had a security certification program i was a part of so i got to take 3-4 network security/digital forensics courses which was helpful in finding my first job but was still not as in-depth as when i studied for my security+ cert exam (which i have a vid for if you’re interested!). I would say degree wont be as big of a factor if u have a beginner cert, some CTF/hackthebox experience, and being able to talk about any hacking experience you have. There are also many ppl in cybersecurity with degrees in psychology- bc a lot of security is focused on human behavior, phishing attacks, etc! Hope this helps :)
Any advice for someone who wants to become a cyber security engineer?
Being proficient w/ javascript or python will be important for scripting! Learning the general concepts around infrastructure and architecture will be important too since you may be working on systems at a high level as well. Good luck with everything ! :)
@@WithSandra Thank you!
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Thanks for watching :D
Sheeez bout to move to New York
Definitely a good place to be for tech, if you’re interested in cyber there’s a lot more defense/cyber jobs in and around DC too!
Computer science students needs sertification for syber security ?
If you do CTFs/hackthebox/security challenges at hackathons on the side, you may be able to get away with not getting a cert if you are a CS major, however it is very helpful to have at least those experiences listed above (which are free to get since they are all online and open to anyone) to make you stand out. Many schools are coming up with cyber security majors that focus on security so a certification is always good to get your foot in the door. I didnt get a nationally recognize cert but my college had a computer security cert that I completed just by taking 2-3 extra cyber-related courses so maybe you can see if your school has that, otherwise a generic online cybersecurity cert program may be better for you if you don't have the time to study for an official cert like sec+, it is very material-heavy lol, good luck with everything!
I use to compete in CTF like Google CTF, PICO CTF.. My most memorable competition is in my country where you can attack and defend it also a CTF competition though
That is so awesome! I’ve only done a few CTFs but am still learning along the way 😆
I feel like you have so many thoughts in your head that it's difficult to put all in words with just one mouth, it's like I'm watching myself hahaha
thank you for understanding me LOL, honestly it would help if i scripted my videos a bit more but sometimes things just come up in my head and this is what I end up with haha
Can you recommend colleges that have bachelor degree in cyber security because I can’t find T_T
Yes!! Check out this article from USNews Top cyber security degrees for 2022, these would definitely be helpful! www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/computer-science/cybersecurity
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Any certs needed?
Security+ is the one I got as an entry level security analyst! I have a video w resources i used to study here (ruclips.net/video/HLDZFJLbcAw/видео.html) but also made a vid on other potential beginner certs instead too! - ruclips.net/video/vgBQV7jDTsE/видео.html
Do you know of an affordable school to study cybersecurity?
I would consider either an online bootcamp/program or get an associate’s at a community college in cybersecurity first before you consider doing a bachelors, then getting a certification will help you get your foot in the door without paying too much $$!
@@WithSandra would an associates in applied science, associate in science or associate in business be better?
Do you offer online mentoring ??
I dont but that’s definitely something i’ve thought about trying! Will definitely let you know if i do :)
Do you have a degree in comp sci, or cyber security? Do companies really care that much if you're going towards a security related job?
Honestly I don't think the degree matters as much as long as it's somewhat tech related, the rest can be based on your experience, I was an IT major, my school actually just created a cyber security degree program in my sophomore year so lots of state schools are actually just setting up these programs so as a company, i wouldn't expect a cyber security specific degree but I do think taking courses like network security, mobile security, intro to pentesting would be great for your resume if you're going to go for a comp sci/IT/MIS/any tech major that isn't specifically cyber security, good luck @ D B :)!
Good content but you talk way too fast plus audio was not the best, I understood only half of the video. Still giving you like though :)
Lol i get that sometimes, thanks for watching!
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She’s beautiful
You are too fast in talking
Thanks so much for watching! Working on my talking speed lol but feel free to watch on .75x speed if that helps!
Your eyes are beautiful!!
Talk slowly please , it's looks like a reading book x100. Speed..
Does it help at .75x speed? Thanks for watching!
Can you please be my mentor and girlfriend as well? 😍
Thanks for the tips!
Lol i'm happily taken but feel free to drop any questions I can help answer in the comments! Thnx for watching :)
You look similar to quarterjade
You know, that’s the best compliment i’ve heard LOL i love her 😂😆
42 seconds in and I cant stand it - every sentence sounds like a question with that annoying young girl way of speaking that is so popular these days
I’m sure there are other youtubers in the niche out there you can watch, thanks!