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Is network engineering a good career

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can I get a job with an AAS in cybersecurity, Security+ and CCNA ?

As a complete beginner with little IT background, would you suggest start with CCNA or maybe Comptia Net+ ?? Been researching for a while now, still unable to make a decision.. HELP!!!!!!!

I think it depends on your job if you have one. My ISP uses Cisco and Nokia - Alcatel Lucent so ill do the NRS1 and we use some data center technologies like VMware. All this will allow me branch off into Cyber Security.

great video. I've been using ChatGPT recently to get a deeper understanding on several networking topics. Also been using it to ask me multiple choice questions and also draw out random topologies to lab up.

Any book suggestions for preperation ??

I’m happy I found this video. I’m very appreciative of it. I really want to get into tech but I just don’t know where to start. I want to do Cybersecurity but I have a crippling fear of the industry due to how saturated it is and how easily outsourced the job can be. So I wanted to Major in Cybersecurity but learn networking or data analytic underneath the Cyber.

still waiting on you to register

Does degree required for network engineer or technician

Thanks for the video!

what should i mostly study on, i have my exam in a week and I'm a sophomore in highschool

Good Videos. Do you feel Neil Anderson is enough to pass this course video wise?

Hello sir if possible do one video on IPSec .

Excellent content.Please come up with more video Like Ccna Ccnp Networking job market

Nice video. I’ve just completed my certificate 3 in IT. Next year I get choose which area I want to specialise in. I’m thinking networking.

This was an excellent video on this Definitely a great follow up from the last video. I can use the information from that last video on this new one.

its hard to comprehend these numbers when having a clearance

Thats so crazy that you post this, i have been doing this and using the prompt of the explanation being in layman's terms. Thanks for this

I got my first network engineer role after 1 year of getting CCNA i will start 1st of December 2024 wish me luck i just have 1 year of experience

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You say a lot of useless talk, you son of a bitchh

Basically, basically………

I think certs helps you learn the theory that you need to make sense of the practicals.

So what sites can we go to practice labs for networking/system admin/cyber security besides packet tracer

What about someone with 10 yrs experience how do you quantify which cert to start with?

Cert programs helps you learn the skills especially in Coursera where they have actually hands on skill practice.

I love networking alot

I would say associate level certifications do give a solid foundation but u dont have to go deep the rabbit hole and get all of them. Just get enough knowledge to get your foot in (depends on the field/market), work and learn by expereince THEN aim for more advanced certs like ccnp etc... it is usless to have ccnp while u never touched a router with your bare hands 😅

I have CCNA and AZ-900 but I work in restaurant,since I can't get helpdesk interview with those lol Certs are dogsh**, eveng and lab till u die I think :)

Go to four college and get Bsc in computer science

Overrated may be a bit strong of a word ... but your point stands that if you get a paper cert then yeah it was a waste. If you absorb the material and lab its worth quite a bit more.

Take it from me, 18 years of experience in IT with a master degree, my answer to you and the audience: The need for the certificates is depending on the market you're looking at, in some places and countries it's a must have to consider you or shortlist you. I am stuck now with the same issue and to appear for any interview, they never look at my hands on experience but they just want what it's written in the minimum requirements under the job description. I must get now COMPTIA Certificates + AWS + AZURE + SECURITY to get something soon. With due respect, you have to share your point of view with the recruiters who are asking for these technical certificates. I came from a country where they never consider or look at your technical certificates but they value your hands on experience. BTW, I play tennis :)

What do you think of the wgu networking and cyber program?

Is network engineering a dying industry?

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I agree 100% with you. I don’t know why employers insist on certifications over skills. Some employers are so backward. Certification demonstrate that you know the theory. The practicals are more important. I know Pentesters that own their own company, and when my company asked them for credentials, they said they don’t have the paperwork it is too over rated.

What I did was lying about my experience, here is some context: I used to work at a call center where the most technical thing that I did was reset a modem, but in the university, I did TONS of labs, I even did labs for money, I did study a lot and got my CCNA. So, when I got an interview I lied about the call center job and said that I did configs remotely, and when they had me config something on some real stuff I did, because of the "expertise" I got from labing, but to be honest the most important thing was that I was looking for an opportunity to prove myself that I was well enough prepared to config, that I just need one chance to take it all and some more, and I did. Certs are nothing but a paper, confidence, and practice are the real thing.

You have the best videos for guidance. Thank you Wali!😊

Some jobs you literally have to have them (example: working for the DoD) but i agree they dont mean much other than having them.

I get what you’re saying, but hiring is often done based on vibes and “culture fit” rather than certs. Many of the people who were hired and cant do anything were hired because of personal connections rather than the idea that their certs are so determinant.

Agree! You gotta get your hands dirty!

Absolutely correct but if you don't have any cert you won't stand out for interview, recently cancelled my university to do cert because the information is so outdated in uni...

💯 agree with this you need projects time working with products builds and solidifys what you are trying to learn although i do think certs give you structured learning path Also dont do too many you can only remember so much, unless your in a job

I agree 100% with certifications being overrated as a measurement of your level of proficiency. Certifications or knowledge in general is just like being a walking library. Great to have the knowledge. Wali is 100% correct as you need to apply the knowledge is where you develop the skills!! Keep the great content coming!!

Very misleading title. No, certifications are not overrated. How they have been portrayed by content creators in the social media age is.

I too believe certifications are overrated. It’s sad because I’ve been studying for a bunch of certs to get the knowledge and know the lingo, but they don’t drill in the hard skills.

Great video, mate! Appreciate it-it really helped me feel more confident before my exam. I passed my exam with a high score today on my first try. Boson exams are absolutely worth it. I found them to be about 1.5 times harder than the actual exam, which really pushed me to prepare thoroughly. Writing down summaries of the explanations for the questions I got wrong was a game-changer for me. I used Neil Anderson’s course, which was solid, but in hindsight, I think Jeremy’s IT Lab would have suited my learning style better. His teaching approach is more engaging for me. Given the sheer volume of content, the best way to study is to summarise each topic and revise those summaries, especially on exam day. I also recommend the book 31 Days Before Your CCNA-it’s fantastic for last-minute revision. For labs, practice is key. Do the Packet Tracer labs and Boson ExSim labs at least two or three times to build speed and confidence. I also tried Cisco U’s practice tests, which include labs that were slightly harder than Boson’s, so they’re great for refining your skills. Be sure to focus on VLANs, switch port configurations, and OSPF labs, as you’ll likely encounter 1-2 questions on these topics. Good luck for those who are taking it soon!

You must know networking fundamentals to even step foot into cybersecurity direction 😊

Hey man great advice just had a question Im from India and interested to get a Job in the networking field, currently pursuing my bachelor's in IT After that I plan to come to the US for Masters So firstly is the CCNA worth it if yes then should I do it now or after completing my bachelor's and what all should i learn in the time being Thanks ❤