CCNA is a waste of time - I explain why.
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- In this video I explain in detail why I don't recommend beginners to do CCNA.
Before you leave a disrespectful comment, make sure you watch AND understand the points I'm making in this video.
This guy is absolutely correct. I'm a senior IS major. I started applying for positions and every interview I've had did not want CCNA.
They outsourced they're networking to 3rd parties and everything was handled in the cloud.
I stopped studying for CCNA and started learning cloud technology. I start my first IT position on Monday.
The basic stuff I learned from reading the CCNA book was valuable for the knowledge but cyber and the cloud are what you need to know.
Great video!!
Congrats on landing a new job! That’s my message and I want to help people land jobs like you did. Well done 👏🏻
Hello,
thanks for sharing this! How is the new job going?
Indeed!
Could please mention the courses you studied for getting into cloud??
That's what I've heard but I also hear that all clouds are based off networks so ccna will be a foundation for the rest of what you're doing and helps understanding concepts for harder cloud certs and your job in general
Edit: nvm I should've watched the entire video before going to the comment section lol
Thank you so much for this video! Unixguy!
As you know I’m at a community college my major is Information Assurance and Cyber Security. On our curriculum we have to take three classes of CCNA 1,2 and 3. Except for the last one we can take intro to cloud computing. I found cloud computing waaaay more interesting 😂. Can’t wait for next year to take intro to cloud computing. Thank you so much for your valuable information as always 🙏🏽
Keep up the good work Julissa 👏🏻
@@UnixGuy Thank you so much! I’m binge watching your videos right now. 🙏🏽 God bless
In my experience there's 2 ways to go when still applying for a entry level position in IT: Either you apply for a help-desk position at start and after 6-12months doing that try to apply for a better position (admin, cybersec etc) likely in the same company OR you get some certifications on your own (Comptia ones, CCNA etc) and by learning for them online for free and just buying exam vouchers (around 200dollars per cert) treat it as an investment so you can skip the help-desk part and apply for better positions immediately. Both paths should eventually lead you to a position where the company sends you to acquire some real certs costing 8-10k$. It's just again as a lead in a department I'm more inclined to send a guy to those courses who already has passed some entry level certs...
fair enough, that’s a good plan you laid out
@@UnixGuy Could you do a video on the value of starting at a helpdesk? For me it was great for learning IT troubleshooting and the fundamentals.....but admittedly that was back in the token ring days.
You will have a very tough time if you skip Help Desk. Admin and Engineer roles are NOT entry-level roles as you need prior IT experience. It took me 3 years to become a Linux Admin after starting in service desk. I have no degree or certifications. I did stuff outside of Help Desk to aquire my experience. Rarely anyone would start of as a Sysadmin as their very first IT job. You need to very experienced when handling a companies critical infrastructure. If you don't know what you are doing can cost a company lost in down time, money and your job.
@@eman0828so how did you get them to hire you without a Linux cert that's amazing is CCNP a waste of time too? I want to know.
@@caridabaptiste9878 I had piror experience working with Linux. Started out with Ubuntu Server 10 back in 2013. I did some consultant work on the side, built and deployed a servers to a small business. I drop out of college around that time and never went back because I didn't learn anything in a classroom. I already knew 80% of everything that I taught myself. I was moving faster than what any college professor could teach me.
Thank you for your video.
I am currently working as Help desk technician, and studying CCNA with a lot of pleasure to build up my confidence in IT, even if i won’t take the Networking path aka Network admin in the future.
I totally understand your perspective, i know that there is not a perfect /magic certification to move up but i strongly believe that i have to start from somewhere ..
Keep up your excellent content
thanks mate and good luck! I have a video coming next week called ‘how to escape helpdesk’, stay tuned as I believe it’ll help you :)
@@UnixGuy oh great ! That’s very important for me !
Pls what will I need for help desk job
@@abdullateefadedokun9546 a video might be released next Tuesday about that topic
Nice buddy. Im in the exact same position right now and learning for my CCNA as well. It really gives you a lot of motivation and confidence in IT. Also I would recommend you to build your own lab and go crazy , you will acquire so many good and important skills.
CCNA is a must for Network Engineers.
I agree and Its not the point of this video, but thanks for your comment
i like this comment because im actively persuing a network engineering job rn , thank you
Meh, I like networking anyway, taking my Network+ exam this Thursday. Studying for the CCNA right after.
You honestly made me feel doubtful about my current IT BSc degree.
I am doing cyber security and it's a network-focused degree.
Now I am thinking of going towards CS.
no kee doing your degree. Your specialisation is good and it’ll open doors, you’re not specialised in cisco, you’re specialised in networking, you can build on that
@@UnixGuy what if you're from a different field / profession altogether and want to move into IT (say Cyber Security). Wouldn't CCNA be a must to get one's fundamentals down - I'm talking about someone with no prior IT experience or understanding of networking concepts.
@@SaifRizwan you can follow this: ruclips.net/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/видео.htmlsi=i2uWxzOI52VO5U89
Thank you! I came here for an honest opinion from someone who knows the industry, and you provide just that. Not everyone will have the same opinion and the comment section shows that, but thank you so much for providing your view on the topic.
thanks Jacob, and I agree not everyone is prepared to consider a different opinion
Happy to know this. I have been seeing recommendations also for the COMPTIA A+ but i don't want to deal with those. I want to focus right away in cyber sec. So i was thinking of doing first the google cert for cybersec and then the comptia sec+ after. What do you think?
ruclips.net/video/rIOvsj7jBuQ/видео.html
Really insightful video, so I was actually thinking of going for CCNA, then LPIC, then Sec+, in the end I really don't want to be a network admin/engineer, just want to have solid ground with respect to linux and networking, so what would you recommend, net+ just doesn't make sense in my opinion, as the price to value is lower than opinion, I could be wrong here, but at the same time I want to have certs that I can change jobs even as a sysadmin, before being a very competent penteste/purple teamer, what sort of paths do you recommend I take? Appreciate you time and guide.
you don’t need to do all of that before cyber security, start with these certs:
ruclips.net/video/jtLfX5_Lu84/видео.html
Thanks for the video and happy to find you here as well. I like the insight you have given.
Thanks for kind words Obaidullah, I appteciate your support
There is free CCNA training available on RUclips. Just watching that and not paying for certification is the best. U save money and also get knowledge.
exactly
Which course?
@@UnixGuy alot of people study the ccna. Also network chucks videos barely cover the ccna. That's like a introduction you tools. Again even if it was the full course not all people who study can pass it. That's the point of a test.
@@G3RM3X617 You are right, I agree that a test measures understanding the material to an extent. My suggestion regarding studying the ‘foundation’ part if someone haven’t got a uni degree or a diploma and doesn’t know anything about networking then they can learn that and move on to pay for tests and things that will give them more opportunities, hope that clarifies it
@@UnixGuy another one is funny is when people say the a+ is common sense cause it's not. Even if they have more advanced certs there is a good chance there are some topics on that test they dont know. Not knowing some of it is all it takes to fail. Also it's not common sense unless they could take the test this minute and pass. If you have to study even a tiny bit it's not common sense.
Great and concise video I wish to ask you about knowledge required for an entry level job position? I have a Cisco CCT ,Comptia ITF+ and Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity entry level technician certifications,but problem is in my country they prefer experience or degree for some reason,it is not easy for someone that doesn't have working a great knowledge base to land the first job
It really varies depending on the position. By virtue of the role being ‘entry level’ they shouldn’t expect more than what you already have. The rest depends on how many opportunities available in your city, how well you interview, your CV, your interpersonal skills, etc.
I explain the process further in this video:
ruclips.net/video/GPmVphOqSGY/видео.html
Thank you very much. Currently, I am considering preparing for CCNA or not, and you really had a point I should keep in mind
Best of luck!
Dude i gotta say you’re awesome. I’m majoring in cybersecurity at my college and our curriculum requires us to take a few networking courses, including a dedicated wireless networking course (CWNA). Luckily, I ended up passing my CWNA exam and now I already have a wireless networking certificate. However, I had been nervous because ultimately my end goal is to do some sort of security, whether it’s networking, cloud, etc. After watching your video I’m glad that there are options out there, and I’m more glad to know that employers are looking for more than just a CCNA. I’ll say that at my college, they love to shove networking in your face. I’m a second year student, and have yet to do something “security” related besides basic network security. So screw it, I’m going to spend my own time outside of school to try and accelerate my education and career.
well done mate, universities are notorious for being behind the times - they will teach you what they know to teach rather than what’s actually going to get you a job in your field (cybersecurity). It’s fine to learn all these basics in your degree but if you want work in cybersecurity then you better spend the majority of your time on cyber security. Start with this video and work your way through my videos, you’ll figure out what to do next:
ruclips.net/video/ug_ruisDUXc/видео.html
I can relate to this, my uni also shoves CCNA in my face saying that its a must to get hired. We already have 3 networking courses before we end the second year.
@@fluffyball3347 unfortunately people who teach at universities have no idea what the market wants and they lack real world experience. At best some of then may have worked in the field a decade ago or have done some internships
Hi UnixGuy! I have recently got my degree in information security & assurance but have yet to get any certification or experience. What is the recommended next step you think I should take? Thanks
your first goal is to get your first job and it’s a challenge, make sure you polish that CV and apply to as many roles as possible. I have many videos that help with individual topics, but this should be a start: ruclips.net/video/GPmVphOqSGY/видео.html
I've done just that, instead of going for CCNA, I went for CompTIA Network+, Security+, Linux+ then cloud certifications. Just over 1.5yr in Helpdesk role, I managed to find a cloud support role. Then a year later cloud engineer. Now picking up IT security skills and certifications for specialization in Cloud Security in the near future.
Well done mate, the way you did it you saved time and money 👏🏻
What cloud certifications did you pair with the Network+, Security+ and Linux+?
@@UnixGuy I am a high School pass out and 29 yrs of age now I work an odd job
Can you please suggest me a road map if possible through certification and boot camps to build a carrier in cloud?
@@noumantaj810 yes start here:
ruclips.net/video/6LIUhx95MCU/видео.html
Please make a video about CCST which is Cisco certification for Cyber Security.
it’s an ok cert, not what I recommend. If you want to learn cyber security start here:
ruclips.net/video/rz0RL4Xue-A/видео.html
@@UnixGuy I watched the entire video, and I wanted to come back and thank you for providing the link to that video. It motivated me to get started with the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate. When I finish it, I'll start applying for jobs and do TryHackMe Soc 1 while I'm waiting. Thanks for clearing up the path!
I passed my network+ but my company uses cisco gear. Im strong on fundamentals. what beginner areas of ccna should I focus on that will allow me as help desk to gain more opportunities on the job? troubleshooting, configurations, etc.
no idea
Ccna will give you good foundations in networking principles in general which you can draw on when you need to understand or deep dive at any stage. It is also impressive on a cv and a talking point for an interview. I accept that time is limited for learning but if your job is centred around cloud then it will be a deep well you can draw on. There is something to say for structured learning with recognised cert rather than RUclips
have you even watched the video? I responded to the ‘foundation’ claim
@@UnixGuy yes I watched the video, not criticising just expressing an opinion and we should be open to a range of opinions and let people make up their own minds
@@flyduck for sure my friend, and I respect your opinion. True a lot of people believe it to be foundation, I argue that many (most really) people in IT don’t have it and never bothered with it and I presented a different point of view :)
CCNA makes you know how L2 and L3 works
@@user-lr7iz9ls4u ok
I honestly agree a lot with your perspective with the CCNA. I work in an environment as a network Administrator and rarely get to do any real work on Cisco equipment now anyway. BUT the fundamentals you learn from the CCNA especially the current version is indeed worthwhile in the field as a starting point. The network fundamentals are important. My next route will be cloud engineering or security but I think anyone learning ccna should be commended. It’s a hard cert. you will learn a lot. Use that knowledge to move onto more demanding aspects of IT. If you think your not going to spend any real time on Cisco equipment moving forward then sure use a more specific route (pun intended).
it’s definitely a challenging cert and I agree with you, it’s a must for network engineers. What I usuallu don’t agree on is that cyber security professionals should go the same route as network engineers, Whilst it is possible, I just recommend more efficient ways :)
@@UnixGuy totally agree. I love networking so I’m happy to learn it. If your desire is cyber security then there are better methods. I’m interested in the Microsoft security cert atm as I’m using the platform a lot with our company’s Microsoft environment.
@@mikewillodea good choice, Microsoft is everywhere! they’ve just released this if you haven’t seen it which is a great intro that you can do more microsoft azure stuff after:
ruclips.net/video/8gks3pe69hQ/видео.html
Sir, as you've mentioned that Cloud Certifications are more recommended in current scenario, which is obvious because everything's is shifting into cloud based storage system,, but which cloud certification should be better to go on first ? I'd love to know your suggestion ,,, Also I'm a frequent viewer of your channel and saved it in My Bookmark List... Thanks For you information.. Looking for learning more from you.... 😊
the answer is here:
ruclips.net/video/NGvgJKtygwo/видео.html
Azure
Hello, I've understood your point, I've failed my CCNA test this Friday and after watching your video It did shed a light on why this certification is not the "holy grail" I've put lots of work on the study but now I am really considering cloud administration. Jira to be more exact. It might be a niche area but I guess cloud is the future. Thank you for your insight!
Best of luck!
@@UnixGuy I appreciate it!
Is there anything to be gained in terms of understanding **how** a network engineer might construct a network from the Cisco point of view that might give me a tactical advantage over defenders or is that another thing that can be learned elsewhere? If so, where?
you’ll need to know the basics of networking, which can be learnt through certs that I recommend in my videos. If you are a defender then you need to focus on learning the defending side of things. Follow this roadmap:
ruclips.net/video/DRJic8vCodE/видео.htmlsi=K1IgEbK-yZJUQmoO
quick question... in the cloud the switches are router auto maintains? and they are waiting for Cisco certified and if you have no idea what is going on the network, cyber security for you is almost unreachable.
a network engineer maintains it
so what would be recommended to at least have a base understanding of what CCNA or Net+ would teach you without getting the cert or feeling like you need the cert? pretty much anything relates back to networking in some way whether you're a cloud engineer or hardware engineer.
In the video I answered this, all degrees teach you networking and other certs touch on it as well. You need to be able to google it and learn on your own
Pretty new to IT. I currently hold my Sec+. I have been told I should get my Net+ to be more marketable. However, I want to be a Cloud Security Engineer or Cloud Security Architect. So I feel going for my Linux+ is better. Thoughts?
congrats on getting the security+ . you most definitely don’t need anymore comptia certs. go straight to cloud certs and dont waste time/money. This video will help you get started: Become a Cloud Security expert | Step by Step
ruclips.net/video/NGvgJKtygwo/видео.html
Do cloud - cloud + server + AWS - u can have a good career with that
@@UnixGuy Thank you so much sir! Greatly appreciate your insight!
@@spiritofdetroitpodcast If you don't mind me asking. What about those certs made you marketable? What cloud knowledge did you gain from it?
@@draemcgowan7290 I look at certs differently/ the learning. Comes from the job not the paper back book knowledge / certs are a way to gate gate keep just like degrees we’re on the past - u learn from the job the problem is To many folks think you have to be geniuses I ended up getting a government Helpdesk job for 70k - but I’m working. On bachelors and more things to get me to the 100k mark
Thanks for the video. I've to admit that I planned to pass CCNA exam, but after watching your video I'll probably not even if I already started to study (I've done 1/3 of the studies). In my case, as a cybersecurity consultant junior, CCNA is not necessary.
In the comment there are a lot of people that don't understand that he never said that CCNA was useless. It's still a great cert. It combining networking fundamental and applying these fund to Cisco devices. But, It is for this last reason that it is not adapted to all profiles. As an engineer - consultant in cybersecurity / Cloud consultant you will never (or very rarely) need to configure network equipment.
So yes, the certification is still good because it allows you to see the network fundamentals (just like network+ or a network course) but as I said before, the certification is also based on Cisco equipment configuration which is completely useless unless you want to become a network security engineer. So the only part that will benefit you will be the network fund part (which you can learn by other methods, cert). Lot of questions in CCNA are related to equipment configuration so pretty useless except for a network engineer.
Of course, depending on your country, it may be recommended to take it because companies don't evolve and think that no matter what your position is, it's essential to have it (which is not true).
To conclude, I'll say that CCNA is adapted to network (security) engineer profile and yes network fund are required if you work in security or Cloud but there are other better way to learn them. As he said, if you want to work in Cloud and/or cybersecurity learn network fund (following course or network+ is fine) and then go directly on Cloud (AWS / AZURE / GCP) / Security cert (Pentest, IAM, etc)
You can use this link to find the good cert for you : pauljerimy.com/security-certification-roadmap/
On my side, I'll still keep following CCNA course (from Jeremy IT Lab) because I still need to learn / validate some net fund and I found that his videos are great. But I won't past the exam or pratice CCNA using labs, learning Cisco CMD because I'll never use them. After validating network fund, I'll be following Security+ and then Cloud security (Aws, Azure, GCP) and specifics products cert (CyberArk, Crowdstrike...) regarding what I want to learn.
Sorry for bad english
yeah I think people are emotionally attached to it
@@UnixGuyespecially HR
UnixGuy please help! I've started working in the field of IT back in 2007 as a student in a technical college. My experience was very basic with file and exchange servers and implementing employee workstations and basic security hardening provisioning. I also worked as help desk support tech for a copyright website that the library of congress launched back in 2007. I let the IT field to work in the electrical field soon after. Now, I just completed both the CompTIA A+ & Network+ certifications. My current professor suggests that I continue with the CCNA certification. My question is, would'nt the CCNA coursework give me a better understanding of how the network protocols work within cloud computing? How the coursework would also give me idea to solve complex routing and switching in cloud environment? Configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining a solid cloud computing network? Or, is having my Net+10-008 certification enough to jump into AWS/Microsoft/Azure cloud computing coursework?
sure if u want to work in IT support, do the ccna
Thank you for your very good information, but in my country, due to sanctions, 90% of companies cannot have new equipment, and these 90% have relatively old Cisco equipment, what do you suggest in this situation?
Hi Resha, my absolute pleasure my friend!
Learn the equipment needed in your country to get the job done but at the same time you need to upskill and gain new skill. The data still need to live somewhere (public/private cloud), and it still need to be secured. so combine those skills and don’t restrict yourself
@@UnixGuy Thank you, it is very helpful, I will continue with this advice 🙏
@@ReshaTech all the best
I got the ccna, it helped me to land a job but 90% of it I dont need. Who the heck can remember all these cli commands anyway.
that’s usually the case
That's usually the case with any certs. Purpose of a cert is to get you an interview
I think the main point here is that if you really really want to become a network engineer then sure go for ccna, ccnp and so on, you will have to know all that stuff. If you don't want to be a network engineer then you can learn networking basics yourself or pass n+, for example. There's no point spending your time learning ios commands if you are not going to use them.
Pretty much, and if you want to become a network engineer you really need to be clear on why you want to do that as it’s not the high growth career area that it used to be 15-20 years ago.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your summary and perspective
There is a lot more to CCNA than just learning ios though. It's a much deeper look at networking than Network+ is. You have to learn how to configure vlans, spanning tree, how to configure static routes, OSPF, etc. Network+ just teaches you what those things are, not how to actually configure a working network.
Having that fundamental knowledge is something that is beneficial in all aspects of IT. Networking still has similar aspects in the cloud, and you can build on that with AWS, you need a strong networking background for cybersecurity as well.
The only issue with CCNA is that it's so in depth that it's a huge time investment. Probably 3-6 months at least. But it will only help you if you have the time to learn it.
I’m studying software development at college and they offer me a certification in CCNA (I took it because I wanted have really good base at network and cybersecurity for my backend developer career) but at the end of the day I want to specialized myself in DevOps and Cloud Manager. Should I take CCNA or focus myself straight to cloud?
if you already took the course then just do the CCNA as fast as possible and move on :)
What do you think about CCNA when applying for a position related to SD-WAN? I think CCNA + BGP knowledge + OSPF knowledge + SD-WAN certifications is a good road map.
yes it is good for people who want to be network engineers
I'm a CST student in Canada. I love the concept of networking. So, which certifications are better for me to grow in this field
Does your degree teach you networking? that should be the first place, if you’re dead set about doing networking inspite of the information in this video, then do cisco, palo alto, and other vendor certs
I have been working as a IT field technician for the last couple of years. I started out at the Helpdesk. I am almost done with a AS in business IT support but I want to pivot into digital forensics. Where do I start? Please help!
Become a Cyber Forensic Investigator (Beginners Roadmap 2024)
ruclips.net/video/eekzaI0UFDA/видео.html
Got a new subscriber. Thank you so much. Just got Net+ and going straight for Sec+ now.
thanks mate, congrats on passing the net+ and go smash the sec+ exciting times ahead for you
@@UnixGuy Would you recommend Cyber or Cloud?
@@midnighthymn honestly both are great pathways and cyber has many sub-specialisation. Pick one and go deep with it, it’s easier to pivot to something else once you have experience and higher level certs
@Unix Guy Quick question you talk about cloud certification and I know cloud up to a associate level but I don't have a cert and now I want to get certified if I'm getting AZ-104 will be better than AWS SAA?
do both
i started my IT career with Comptia A+. I did my Network+ afterwards and now i am doing Security+ because i want to be an information security analyst. Should security+ be my last comptia certification and if yes, what else can i do asides hands-on experience to advance my knowledge?
yes Security+ should be sufficient, the next one up is CySA+ which is a bit more challenging than Sec+ and Net+.
The next step would be to pick a specialisation, let's say you picked Pentesting, then I would do pentesnting certs like eJPT and the rest of the pathway I go over here: ruclips.net/video/CePhURvdyqk/видео.html
or if you want to be a SOC Analyst, I'd follow this path; ruclips.net/video/RhW1LjFliB4/видео.html
bearing in mind that experience is king so I would be doing my best to get a job to start gaining experience.
thank you, i 've been confused about roadmap cyber security, what should i learn first. for now i manage the firewall but dont know how to do for the next ,
start with this video:
ruclips.net/video/GPmVphOqSGY/видео.html
then watch my videos about each pathway (GRC, Pentesting, SOC analyst)
Great content. By the way , what is your opinion on CCNP SCOR
not unless you want to be a network engineer
Your videos are very helpful, thanks!
Just wondering after watching your video: If you could decide between Consulting Engineer for Cisco or Cyber Consultant in GRC (for a in comparism unknown company) - what would be your choice?
If you want to be a network engineer then the cisco role, if you want to be in cyber security (in any capacity) then the GRC role. I would personally pick the GRC role, I talked about it here:
ruclips.net/video/s9LDWLfFOp8/видео.html
@@UnixGuy I don't think my goal is to be a network engineer, but my main experience is in networking. In one of your videos you said in early career one might be narrow only looking at a very small portion of cyber security. I honestly feel a bit like that. What I enjoyed is finding solutions to problems and the more strategic work. My fear is/was just being in GRC your simply an Excel/Word paperhero without actual understanding of what goes on behind the scenes. Currently I have N+,S+, AWS CCP, SC-900, ISO 27k and some other certs.
@@rrexev5779 yeah thats true, u dont have to do GRC forever, you can always change later. Each specialisation has pros and cons
You channel is so amazing! Thank you, I have subscribed. You're very straight to the point and offer practical advice.
Thanks mate, appreciate your kind words
Hi i’m a senior university student, and i’m studying for my comptia sec+ , and i’m planning to get eJPT after sec+ , then I’ll find a job in pen test industry. My question is do you think these two certs enough for an entry level pen test job or should i get another/more certs?
These certs are definitely a great start and you should start searching for a job after but it’s going to be really tough. Follow the recommendations I lay out in this video for pentesting to improve your chance of landing a pentesting job:
ruclips.net/video/CePhURvdyqk/видео.html
Linux+, Linux runs the server world. I would skip this guy's advice and get your CCNA, maybe CCNA Cyber OPS. N+ covers a lot of networking concepts and makes it easier to grasp the base concepts of the CCNA. CCNA will take you down the rabbit hole in terms of how it all works and why.
Hi sir, I have seen one of your videos about becoming an ethical hacker and started doing the google cybersecurity course (thank you for that , had the fortunate to learn a lot through it.. still learning) but my networking knowledge is 0 and that has always lowered my confidence so what would would you suggest? should I keep following the roadmap or would you recommend me to study any networking course ( please do recommend one if that is the case). thank you so much for your content sir, it has not only helped me learn but I have been able to fight my fear and clear a lot of misconceptions about the field as well.
you haven’t even finished the google cert yet, wait until you finish it! then continue the ethical hacker roadmap as it is, I’ve put a networking course recommendation there..
Hie im in cape town annd attempting to transition from the construction industry into IT. IT is like an uncharted journey to me and i dont have much guidance other than yourube videos like this, i realky appreciate them. Anyway i got introduced to ccna and i kind of put my hopes in it, to hear you say its a waste of time kind of get me confused however i do get your point. My goal is cybersecurity and i dont know of any path that can get me there very quickly.
this video will get you there faster:
ruclips.net/video/rIOvsj7jBuQ/видео.html
Thankyou sir, i figuredout as early as possible, RUclips algorithm recommend this video 🙏sir please make this information videos 💗🙏💗
you’re welcome mate, glad you’re enjoying the videos, good luck!
Hi @UnixGuy do you thing that the CompTIA Cloud+ is a good could certifications or should i focus on Aruze or AWS. Thanks for feedback
definitely focus on Azure and AWS and NOT cloud+
@@UnixGuy Thanks for the feedback
I have Cloud+ and AWS. Many companies care more about AWS & Azure. I got all mine for free so it worked out. I also have my CCNA.
Thank you for helping us❤ .
But what do you think about ccna cyber ops
You are welcome mate, glad I could help 🙏🏻
With Ccna tasks are versatile, also easy to work as a Freelancer for Troubleshooting and configuring Cisco equipment. Can i do the same in Cyber security field? And what do you think of Cisco Cyber course? Cisco offers this course for free. Or do you recommend another Vendor for Entry level cert in Cyber field?
There are freelancing opportunities in most fields in IT, but they are more rare than normal work in a company. If you want to do freelance work and you already are doing it with CIsco then maybe stick to that.
I don't recommend the Cisco cyber course, there are better alternatives out there but if its free and you want to do it, then it wont hurt
I am attending an online school for Information Technology Specialist. The school prepares us to take the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ exams. I plan to take my A+ certification in July. I wanted to know: is it important that I take Network+, or will I be ok with just my A+ and Security+?
its good to at least have the knowledge inside network+ , follow this roadmap if you want to work in cyber security:
ruclips.net/video/ug_ruisDUXc/видео.html
Asking for your suggestion, I have currently enrolled in cisco (data analyst essentials) with the plan of doing introduction to data science afterwards since I want to be a data scientist. Now I am lost as to what is it that I should be studying for self-teaching toward the career. I am currently doing BSc in computer science and mathematics. At the university that i have enrolled in, in my experience I do not think I am acquiring much knowledge that can help me towards the industry. this makes it hard to get a data science job from the university/college, that is the reason why I want to uplift my skills.
im not familiar with the data analysis career path
@@UnixGuy alright, thanks for the response
Thank you so much for the video, I'm currently studying to work in cybersecurity and was agonizing over how I was going to pay for the certificates lol
I will watch some of your other videos to see if you recommend other certifications instead!
you can always start for free 😎
FREE Cyber Security Training for Beginners (HIGH Demand Skills)
ruclips.net/video/aPKJvJIGpQM/видео.html
is $300 really that much? people acting like it costs as much as going to college
Thanks for the great video. After watching your video, I could not understand somethings. Someone like me who is new to the field, do i need to forget about Cisco certs ? My goal is to get to the CCIE level not CCNA. Watching your video made me feel that there is no need to Cisco certs as long as CCNA not worth it as a cert. Cisco does not require passing CCNA exam to get CCNP cert for example?
Thanks
If you want to do cisco certs and be a career network engineer then do CCNA / CCNP / CCIE. This video is for people who want a different path with more opportunities and were given a blanket recommendation to do CCNA
@@UnixGuy thanks for the explanations 🙏
@@soccers856 you’re welcome 🙏🏻
now i am so confused i was thinling to take the ccna exam at 25th and pick up my career from there cuz i need a job and the monye so i thought i will take the ccna then find a job the nstart ganing skills and bulid a creer from there going advance at it like taking ccnp next or getting any other certfication to strenthen my cv now i am second gussing myself
should i cancel the exam and start from somehere else ?
If you already studied (which I assumed you have since the exam is on 25th) then please keep studying and get the exam done / it won’t hurt you. Get it over with, take the learning and move on
@UnixGuy I’m currently studying for the CCNA exam.They are making minor updates which involves cloud and Ai.
Will it be necessary to get another cloud certification after getting my CCNa?
No idea. im not a network engineer
What do you do when your manager gives you a hint to get CCNA for the next promotion?
Have a chat with the manager and ask them if you can do something else instead, tell your manager you’re interested in cloud or cyber and see what they think. if they insist then just do it
Hey @unixguy is it true I have to go into a help desk role in IT before I go into a specialized role like cyber security or cloud engineering? I Keep seeing that being said among other youtubers and the reason for this is “experience”. Disclosure I have no experience in IT whatsoever but I’m almost done with my CC isc2 certificate.
hey mate, this USED to be true 10-20 years ago but now things have changed. You CAN go to helpdesk first but you can also start your first job in cyber or cloud, I hired many people who didn’t have IT/helpdesk experience straight into cyber roles
Follow this roadmap if you want to make a start:
ruclips.net/video/ug_ruisDUXc/видео.html
@@UnixGuy thanks for the info. I think you’re one of the best youtubers for quality career advice, everyone else is saying to do a bunch of networking, Linux, and coding certs before even touching cyber security. Idk if they are getting paid by these certification companies to tell people that but it certainly is very strange.
@@dad5410 I think they’re telling you what they’ve done themselves or they’re echoing what they heard before. I went through this path myself and it was required in the past but things have changed and there is no readon why people should go through the pain (and time waste) that I went through
But HR want CCNA and sec+ and CEH and LPT and OSCP… so without them how will our cvs get even considered or past the filters ?
That’s a terrible combination. Just do security+ and OSCP, they’re the only worthwhile certs in the list, If you pass OSCP you will be in demand
OH MY GOD!!!!!
I needed this right now
just graduated and i was a little bit confused
Thank mn
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I agree with you but what if im learning only ccna fundamentals for cybesecurity from jeremys udemy ccna course but not doing labs or cisco cli commands bcoz that useless for cybersecurity is it good ? What ur opion on its? Sorry for my bad English.
you’re better off folowing this:
ruclips.net/video/rIOvsj7jBuQ/видео.html
Hi sir
Currently i am working in Tcs as a Network administrator. I have total experience in IT field
1.5 years. Now i want to move cyber security/cloud security side. Can you please tell me where to start?
start here:
ruclips.net/video/ug_ruisDUXc/видео.html
Thank you for keeping it real and relevant👨💻
🙏🏻
I did a job search where I live there is only 2 jobs posted for network engineer. As a person who have zero IT experience I am going to take 1 year course in my tech school. Should I get a+ network+ sec+ then study for azure?
not really, I recommend you start here:
ruclips.net/video/6LIUhx95MCU/видео.html
Can u plz suggest after computer hardware Engineering.. which course should I take to get a better carrier ?
Networking is worth or not?
Nb:- not interested in coding
As I recommended in the video, cloud or cyber security are good paths: ruclips.net/video/GPmVphOqSGY/видео.html
How much can you start out making with AWS cloud practitioner cert?
No one can answer this question, it depends on the company, the type of role you got, the level of experience you have and the value you provide to a company. A certification doesn’t equal a job, it just improves your odds of landing one. This video explains what it takes to get a job:
ruclips.net/video/GPmVphOqSGY/видео.html
Thank you so much!!! as I don't want to waist any anytime, also what you say confirms What I'am seeing when I type CCNA in the job search on my geographical area. It only shows 30 jobs.....Thank you for this video!
You’re welcome my friend. People are so emotionally attached to it because they got the advice from someone older who did it 10-15 yrs ago when it was hot. I find its hard to change people’s beliefs specially when they’re emotionally attached. I have other videos that discuss certifications that are actually in demand, have a look and please feel free to ask me any question
@@UnixGuy Exactly thanks to that I bought some Cisco physical equipment that I don't need
so today I took your advice and went to cloud gurus, I wasn't aware till you mention it that i can do security on the cloud ..So thank you again!
Hey , ahh thank you for this video, I was going to study for CCNA but I am going to do CCNP security, any thoughts ? thanks
no thoughts. good luck 🤷🏻♂️
Is there any scope for information security? Like can AI replace it?
This answers your question: Will Cyber Security jobs be replaced by Artificial Intelligence?
ruclips.net/user/shortsYdEvzJDR0E4?feature=share
do you think is good ideal to get network+ security+ server+ linux+ and cloud+ before any vendor cert
No, security+ is enough, no need to do the rest.
Cisco just released new entry-level certs and they just obliterated the cct(the old ones) maybe you can do a review for that 👌
I could, but again, why? there are plenty of solid in demand certification provider, I see no reason why anyone need to cling to Cisco. It’s a choice, each to their own.
You are right. Cloud and Security certifications are very key. I was to advise my son to do CCT now I know.......let him just familiarise himself to networking but focus on cloud or security certifications
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Thank you so much for your advise. I helps me to make decision.
Glad I could help!
But since organisations that embrace the cloud are normally on hybrid cloud scenarios then onprem knowledge is also valuable. I would still encourage people to take those certs like CCNA, Linux SysAdmin and Windows Server if they find them valuable for their job prospects
I see no reason for someone who won’t be configuring cisco switches to do CCNA, I recommend time spent more strategically rather than doing outdated things ‘just because’.
You should probably tell Jorge from Network Engineer Academy that. Also do you need a CCNA to start a career in cybersecurity?
sure
Spent 8 months now studying for my CCNA, I might as well finish now.
Agreed, if you've already studied just get it over with. Good luck!
Trust me CCNA carries a lot of weight and is recognized everywhere
@@milesdyson5211 I think you are right, maybe some companies arent worried about if you have CCNA certification, but maybe other are, i believe is a better have and didnt need than need and didnt have the certification. its only my opinion, maybe im wrong.
Is there any diploma to be Cloud engeering or Cyber security professional to be successful in these career..
Or we must have to do becholars in these professions?
you can get into these roles via certifications and experience but degrees always help. This video explains the process:
ruclips.net/video/GPmVphOqSGY/видео.html
I need some help I have a recent cyber security degree but no certifications yet. What cert should I get first for cybersecurity or cloud. I understand a lot about Ccna already.
Both are good choices mate, pick the one that you think you’ll enjoy more! Start with this vidoe either way: ruclips.net/video/GPmVphOqSGY/видео.html
Thank you for the valuable info .. but I have a question …
What should I learn first before getting AWS certs .. bc I was willing to learn Aws security and and get first Aws CP & SA and then security .. but I found out that There are different kinds of servers that should be deployed and I shoud be mastering them before learning how to move them into the cloud .. is that true ? And That at least I need 5 years of experience in the IT then move to the cloud .. because I don’t have that experience ..Iam a mechanical engineer and just got Comptia Network + cert just to have a base to build on .. and I really want to learn Cyper security as I was planning to get SEC + and CYSA + because I don’t have experience and I wanted just to get into the field of Cyber security first and then move to cloud and also I’ve read a-lot of topics that say that companies won’t hire you if you are aws certified with no prior experience . I’m currently lost😓 and I’m seeking help from the masters like u ..so is it AWS certs first or Comptia certs first ?
hey mate well done on getting network+. The good news is that the information you were given is false, you can start with cloud straight away, they have absolute beginner certifications and if you ever feel like there is something you dont understand, you can google it (an important skill). Watch this video and follow it and you can get really good at cloud if you put your head down and study:
ruclips.net/video/NGvgJKtygwo/видео.html
@@UnixGuy
well you inspired me man … I will work on those skills in parallel Security and AWS … and I will make it 🫡
@@DB5544 Good luck!! For cloud I recommend you follow this plan:
ruclips.net/video/NGvgJKtygwo/видео.html
@@UnixGuyI did thanks alot🫡
@@DB5544 you’re welcome 🙏🏻
Thanks for your information am shocked!
current am finalizing my ccna.
my question is how can i enroll in cloud cyber security and computing.
is there certifications?
yes, start here:
ruclips.net/video/6LIUhx95MCU/видео.html
Hello unixguy,
I’m eee passed i joined IT company as an helpdesk engg. without having knowledge. Now, I’m stuck there so i want to know what should i do ( like do ccna certification or cloud certification)?? Please reply as soon as possible
the answers you seek are in this video:
ruclips.net/video/McoZ2HoYqrw/видео.html
would you then say that it makes sense to get a vmware or citrix cert IN ADDITION to aws/azure certs
You sure can! if you have the skill you may not need the certs. Cloud certs on their own take a lot of time to finish :)
@@UnixGuy like getting a VCTA or VCP. Also seems like even completing a few udemy courses with documented lab projects works too.
@@SuperHtownswag exactly, it’s all about having the skill and more importantly getting a chance to practice in a lab or better at a job
Great, I am scheduled to take the CCNA exam on Sept 8th. I am trying to re-enter IT. I have CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ and get no response from employers. Now, I am wondering what to do?
If you've already studies and booked the exam, then do it it won't hurt and the knowledge you gained will help you. From there, pick something in demand like cyber or cloud, you can skip the A+ and Network+
Apply for better jobs. I bet you’re applying for jobs around where you think you fit. The problem is that you’re applying for jobs you’re gonna grow out of, not into. Apply for that job that is 2-3 steps ahead of where you are right now, and take it for pay that is only 1 step ahead of what you think you’re worth
@@hdmaragh 100% agreed
You need to Sprouse up your resume
The CCNA helped me land a 90k with no experience.
Hello, I am programming 6 hours a day in C and I want to do something additionally, I was thinking CCNA and then Security+ (2/3 hours a day in addition to programming). What do you think? Or could you recommend me something else sir
Or maybe A+, Network+, Security+? Or maybe these entry level certs not worth it
neither, start here:
ruclips.net/video/6LIUhx95MCU/видео.html
It depends on where your interests lie. As I'm sure you know, there have been many that have gotten entry jobs on the strength of the CCNA. Yes, you are correct that Cisco R&S are not as in demand as they used to be, however, you are giving a one-sided viewpoint based upon your CS background. Cisco R&S' are still the standard, and are very much a part of such areas as cybersecurity.
ok cool, do ccna then, good luck
Hi ,which certification is best for networking and cybersecurity...
networking and cyber security are two different fields. This is what you do for cyber security:
ruclips.net/video/Uv4AHFu-uR0/видео.html
Now I am learning ccna. I don't know so much about computers. What should I do?
Do you have a degree/Diploma? Are you planning on getting one? CCNA alone is not going to teach you a lot
Im a 3rd yr college student taking Data Networking and this video really gives me vision on my career. Thank you, sir!
Good luck :) glad it helps
Thank you! It is so confusing to know where to go everyone says something different.
I understand. Honestly, most 'advice' on cyber security on the Internet seem to be from individuals who don't even work in cyber security. Strange
Networking is not as lucrative as before but it is fundamental to being an admin. Network+ would probably be sufficient in place of CCNA.
A lot of Cisco techs are indoctrinated. The simple fact is that many competitors can do the same thing.
You can still get paid a lot in networking but as I said there are less number of roles to go around. Also in the video i mentioned that the ‘fundamentals’ are covered over and over in all degrees/diplomas and other certs
So you saying the new people in it or with little experience can go straight to cloud and cybersecurity jobs by taking cloud /security certs. Correct?that would be extremly difficult. Let us know if someone get a job after doing what you are saying on your channel
Of course if you have some experience in IT like working as sys admin or network engineer you dont need ccna.
Yes I am. I’ve been in tech for two decades, MOST people in tech have zero certifications. Zero. People have a mix of degrees and experience. Watch the video again, I explained clearly why people think ‘ccna’ is necessary and why it is false.
Hello...I am baffled and confused between AWS vs CCNA ,which one to choose??
Aws
Interresting vieuw on the exam. For me it helped me to switch carreers. I was doing sound and wanted to get into network engineering becuase it looked challenging. After 5 months i got my ccna and got a job short after. I agree with you that the job didnt require the specific exam, but i got the job mostly because they saw i had the motivation and drive to learn something myself without someone forcing me to do it. So yes maybe you are right and the exam is a bit outdated, but i learned the basics of networking and it help me change my path so i dont agree with you that it is not valuable. Working on azure as we speak :)
Congrats on the career change and I’m glad it helped you to change jobs. My point is there are other certs thst can do the same and more efficiently but since you already managed to switch careers then it doesn’t matter to you, very happy for you!
Good luck with Azure 👏🏻
@@UnixGuy I understand what you are saying. Like most people, CCNA is the first exam you stumble upon if you google or youtube the network essentials and fundamentals. So what do you do.. GET IT!! Maybe it was a bit ''waist'' of time (i dont think it is because learning something new is always a +) but i do understand that there are more effiecent paths to take. Nontheless, i enjoyed learning CCNA because it was something new and challenging. And after azure i will definately take the AWS road you advised in another video!
@@m.d.1862 yeah those are fair points, as long as you got to your goal, it doesn’t matter, it’s the beginning of your journey and you will do more exciting stuff down the road :)
@@UnixGuy Cheers! 🍻
Hello sir I have complete my degree in BCA. Now i am not going for master degree mca. I am going for CCIE . Join institute in banglore it is good or not please reply.
I have no idea if the institute you want to join in Bangelore is good or not, but CCIE is not an entry level beginner certificate, so something doesn't sound right
Just saved me the 1500$ for ccna! Your channel will explode in the future! Thank you for your time and knowlege!
thanks mate, all the best to you in your journey 🙏🏻
i am so confused, what scam website are you seeing CCNA vouchers for $1500? it's $300
Thank you for your genuine and honest input!
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bro can you make a road map , where to start and what to do overall a roadmap for cyber security
I already did….
ruclips.net/video/DRJic8vCodE/видео.html
I'm about to graduate with a bachelor's in cyber security and plan on starting my masters. Should I be prioritizing certifications as well?
If you're starting a masters I doubt that you'll have time to do certs. Focus on doing well in your Masters and then see what happens. Good luck
@@UnixGuy okay I will! Thank you so much for your help!
@@Supple_Leopard you're welcome! enjoy the masters and keep us posted with your progress in your journey
Nice one but I want to diversify from atm servicer to IT which course can you recommend, thanks
what type of IT work do you want to do?
@@UnixGuy something that will allow me to work from home
@@abdullateefadedokun9546 many roles do that, look into cloud, watch this and follow the plan:
ruclips.net/video/NGvgJKtygwo/видео.html
I mostly agree, but I think this also largely depends on which vertical you work in. Manufacturing, Industrials, B&M retail, and others with a lot of physical locations will still have a need for a lot of the concepts that CCNA and even to an extent CCNP and CCIE teach. Cisco has even re-titled their CCNA to "CCNA Enterprise". Same with ISP's. If you work for a company that is 100% remote and has no physical locations and really does everything in the cloud then yes I agree CCNA does not make sense in this context.
the vertical has nothing to do with it, do CCNA if you want to be a career network engineer - which is a shrinking career - otherwise there is no point
@@UnixGuy Been there done that. Moved into cyber security for some of the same reasons you've mentioned. This is just my observation from having worked on both sides, and coming from a shop that scaled back on their cloud migration due to cost reasons.
@@danielcasey7385 fair enough, and yes you are right many people haven't calculated how much they're spending on cloud and the bills comes as a shock. What can we do, we need to adapt to the changes in the market, thanks for your contribution Daniel
So what if someone gets a CCNA instead of a Net+ simply as a show (to hiring managers) that they have networking understanding whilst going for Cloud or Cyber jobs?
I've been told that Net+ is a waste of money and doesn't provide in depth knowledge but is merely surface level even if it's only vendor specific. And as proof of networking knowledge CCNA is better (yes I know that it's vendor specific) as it's an associate level cert.
Would you not agree? I'm not trying to become a network engineer but isn't it crazy to overlook network proof especially if you're not in the field?.
If you still want to be a network engineer then yes do networkint certifications