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that is correct!

not too much... you'll need to know some for the python course and a few others, but not like anything super advanced beyond algebra

@@JCK119 took a break a while ago. If the US somehow ends the tax on tips I may forego it completely for the time being

@@BURNTTOAST428 awesome work so far! Yes, you will be able to skip those courses when you provide those certs with transcripts. I was not eligible for financial aid. So I paid full price less what my job reimbursed me for. Best of luck!

@@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt thank you! Looking forward to my next game. Should be a really good one!

@@dirtyderkus go for it!!!

for sure man! best of luck to you :)

I paused my search. I put a good amount of applications and only got one call back. Not making excuses, but election year and a really strange economy in the US led us to the record lowest amount of hires this last 6 months. BUT I could have tried a lot harder than I did so don't use me as an example

@@dirtyderkus keep applying I took 2 months and the last week of my search, I got 3 back to back interviews and 3 offers. also use chatGPT to make your resume better. that's the only change when I applied to those jobs I got offers from. also do not be afraid to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing wrong with a JR sys admin job, Helpdesk, IT engineer level 1. etc.

bruh hahaha it's wild cuz I already knew some python but that course had me. I actually decided to not study 3 of the practice questions and just made sure I got the other 12 right that way when I took the test I would pass on the number. Hated that class. Hated working with files

You’re not alone, Python has me contemplating I the time I need to learn the basics, that bad!!!

@@rustyshackleford2841 you can do it! a pain but valuable for sure

When I came into the program I believe the Security+ took care of 3 classes, but they have since changed some of the classes in the program, so I can't say for sure if it'll be 2 or 3 for you. For your second question, every single exam is proctored (except practice exams). So for your compTIA certs you will still take the test through PearsonVue using a voucher code, then when you pass PearsonVue will send the results to WGU. For ITIL and CCSP they use a different proctor and those results go straight back to the school. For the SSCP I had to go to a physical location to take that test, but it is super super easy. It was 150 questions and I was done in like 25 minutes lol As a sys admin I think it'll be a great program for you! Best of luck!

Definitely shoot for the cyber degree since you have better interest. Im currently in the IT degree program at WGU and the only things I dislike about it is that there is more business classes than I think there should be and a LOT about web development. Ive passed the web dev classes already but it wouldve saved me a lot of time if I just took the Cyber degree instead since a lot of cybersecurity works together.

exactly what i did. If you can, try to get a job in IT while doing the program to help set you up for a transition into cyber! Best of luck!

all the required books are supplied via e books!

lets go! best of luck and put the work in!

@@malindukumaradasa3851 really appreciate such kind words! It’s not always easy but we keep going no matter what :)

thank you and i won't! I enjoy the process way too much :)

@@ItsJustPreVR thank you!

@@krs1315 oooo whaaaa hahhaa

I am grateful for every painful experience I have ever been through. It has shaped me into the man and father I am today.

@@morethanmello so you get 2 attempts included with tuition. After 2 you pay a discounted rate, but I promise you won’t fail twice!

@@dirtyderkus appreciate your videos and response, keep us updated on your job search. Rooting for you.

@@morethanmello thank you! good luck to you!

@@alyihasimpson8200 I wouldn’t say hard and it depends on what program you go for. I got accepted based on my previous bachelors degree and even more so because I had my Security+

@@mattw7926 that’s a great idea! And totally understand cyber security is not entry level. Just waiting for the right time (if there is one) to take that initial pay cut to get my foot in the door. Appreciate the feedback! Good luck with the degree!

Can you please give more information about the MSP for cyberscurity and do you have a reccomendation for us? Thank you hugely appreciated.

@@TUGRA14 An MSP is an IT company that supports other companies. You work on a team with other IT pros at different levels. You start out on L1 or helpdesk and learn from your coworkers. It's an extremely valuable experience to get to work under many highly skilled people. You learn way more way faster than at a normal company. You can go from level 1 to level 2 or security or other teams. The reason I'm recommending starting at an MSP is: 1. It's one of the easier ways to get into IT. 2. You will need the general IT experience to be effective in CyberSec. 3. It will get you calls for interviews along with the education. Experience + Degree = Winning. 4. If you working with what you are studying, it's easy to apply and retain the knowledge. 5. Working with other IT people is like having a team of tutors. 6. Many MSPs give bonuses for obtaining certifications. WGU's degree includes about 7? That's money. 7. It's going to put you in a sweet spot at graduation.

@@TUGRA14 Replied a few days ago, guess it didn't post. An MSP is not specifically cybersecurity, but general IT. It's an IT company that sells their IT support and services to other companies. They do everything from helpdesk to cybersec to programming. The bulk being helpdesk. My recommendation is that if you have no professional IT experience, apply to an MSP and get a year in on the helpdesk. Here's why I recommend it. 1. MSP experience is dense. You learn way more than you would at a normal company. 2. It's an easier way to get into IT without experience. 3. Working with other IT pros. It's like having a bunch of tutors and mentors. 4. If you are studying or recently graduated, you will be able to apply and retain what you are learning. 5. You can move into SOC within the same company. There are youtubers out there selling it like it's easy to start out new in cybersec, but those are the golden few. 99% start on helpdesk. If you have the degree + the certs that come with it + MSP experience, you're set for success.

I have not. I am currently on a pause from the job hunt to focus on some other things!

@@michaelflores7037 I will have to start looking! Thank you 🙏🏻

@@columbia540 that’s what I’ve heard..wonder if I slipped through the cracks…🤫

@@dirtyderkus that would be insanely luckily. Maybe you were grandfathered in? Now I need to go buy those Dion CASP+ practice tests…

@@columbia540 hahahah bruh…I was like well I haven’t used udemy in a couple weeks lemme just go check….DENIED 😂💀

@@dirtyderkus ahh RIP it was great while it lasted. LinkedIn learning just doesnt hit the same

@@columbia540 no....no it doesnt lol

@@KingKrisWithThrone no I did not have to take any tests to get in. I had my security + and another bachelors already that got me accepted into the program

@@dirtyderkus would I have to take one ? With no background knowledge ?

And I will be going in for my associates

@@KingKrisWithThrone I’d imagine for associates you’d be okay but best bet is to get in touch with school itself. can probably find that info on their website as well!

I read through most of the material. However, I would always start with the pre assessment and use that to focus on my weak points. I listened to a lot of youtube videos on my commutes to work as well and then always finished with a ton of practice tests and questions.

Just "knowing the multiple choice questions" will not help you at all at WGU. The pre-exams and the final exams are entirely different pools of questions. Plus there are certification exams that you pretty much just have to study for.

Hey I really appreciate this information! I will have to look at the tags to see what happened and correct that and also add some gameplay gifs in my description. Great ideas! You also have a nice looking game!

@@electronic2471 I have NO clue how some of those tags got there either…just redid them and the first time it didn’t even let me prioritize them. Huge heads up thank you!

Great suggestion! Never thought of that but it makes tons of sense :)

@@dirtyderkus oh good 🙂 since you’re already an engineer you may do well as an SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

@@KayJsWorld sounds like that would fit nicely!

So for specific classes you will have an instructor you can utilize. I never used them lol but there is often a pre assessment you have to pass before registering for the exam. This is a good guideline as well as other practice exams. Honestly, a lot of the practice tests are harder than the actual exam. I just knew it was time to take the exam when I felt like I knew enough to eliminate the incorrect answers. Thanks for the comment and good luck!

@@dirtyderkus awesome.... I truly appreciate this.

A degree certainly helps, but I don't believe it is entirely necessary. That's just my personal opinion and I had that opinion since before I even got my first Bachelors. My philosophy is to be so good they can't ignore you. (there's a book called that "So Good They Can't Ignore You") Great read. Good luck!

@@dirtyderkus I agree because HR uses ATS to weed out people without formal education and specific keywords related to job descriptions. It’s a tough job market right now.. while I like cybersecurity and want to learn more, I believe it’s better to keep working hard towards goals. Eventually things will fall into place

@@corpuzone agreed the market is BRUTAL. I’m lucky to still be in a decent paying job for now and can work some side stuff for the time being. Hang in there!

no lol

@@1anre I just got really really lucky! No military experience. A close friend of mind did not get as lucky :/

@@FontaineFuturistics oooo hardest for me was definitely the PenTest+, the last course before the capstone project. It’s the only test I didn’t pass the first try… second to that was probably the network+ but it wasn’t terrible.

@@akaalfauj7561 😂😂 it must be the hat 💀 never gotten that one before! 😂

@@tigerpaw7551 you can do it!

@@Denspion most challenging was definitely the PenTest+. That was the only one I didn’t pass the first try… I got like a 746 or something and needed a 750 lol. Devastating. Network+ was second hardest for me for sure! Network stuff is intense lol Something for me is I always did awful on most practice tests but always felt like I’d do well on the actual test and I did. The Jason Dion practice tests I was almost always in the 60% range before taking the actual test and I would pass pretty easily. Keep plugging away!

@@dirtyderkus that’s about my range!

@@Denspion from experience i learned that the wording on the comptia exams is much more understandable. Once you get to CySA+ they give multiple correct answers and you have to choose the BEST lol..fun GOOD LUCK and keep grinding!

@@dirtyderkus oh yay lol

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For sure! I am always learning and always working on something. No rest. Thanks for the worlds brotha

@@dirtyderkus well you can also rest. That's important. But you know yourself best and what's right for you.