Why Cybersecurity Training is a SCAM
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- Cyber Security should never be your first class. Learn basic system administration(A+), then networking(network+, CCNA) then maybe IT Security.
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summary of this video: First learn Network before learning Cyber Security if you want to be successful.
Right because he sounds like he’s saying they aren’t teaching correctly. Not that you can’t make the money
@@oblivion7300 you're right. The title of the video is kind of misleading
Experienced this first hand.
AD, Linux, SQL, Entra, AWS. scripting, etc. It helps to be well-rounded, unless a tech only wants to be a network security specialist.
cyber is a not entry-level job imho
"You cant secure what you dont understand"
When I tell people that they call me a gatekeeper.
Foundation is key
They either think you a gatekeeper, or think that you are filled with scorn.
@@Etherall_ i have been called a gatekeeper so much i am going to get a tatoo
That makes sense. 👍🏻
what he's telling is true no one wants to hire people in cybersecurity without fundamental knowledge 1:26 hits hard
This man is absolutely right. Ive been in the field for almost 14 years, Masters, CISM, CISSP, CEH....Getting 1 cert just to get an instant $120K job does not happen 90% of the time. Trainers are making a living, remember that. If you pass or fail, they got paid. I'm a huge believer in self-study.
What self study resources can you share?
I'm self studying. Going for RHCSA and then will go for RHCE afterwards
Where should I start? Congratulations on your accomplishments.
No doubt. Your credentials are impressive tho. I have a cybersec degree and several certs, but I've never tried to get a job, it was just a backup plan as I already had a good job somewhat in the field.
But this dude nails it, the depth of cybsecurity and protocols are some amazingly vast its impossible to learn it all in these little courses.
But you have a magic key, CISM, CISSP these certs are a true six figure credentials, just because it says this person not only knows some depth but has expierence to obtain this cert. I've studied for it, the material dosent look difficult but the expierence is what sets people apart to be truly certified.
People really need to listen to this man(and this guy, above me) , they can save you heartache and years of frustration.
Im lucky and work at a nice place, they are a fortune 500 and have dedicated cyber and programmers and so forth...you can't even get a job there without a degree. They don't even post options for this. People would be so frustrated getting a sec plus and applying their life away.
@@FloridaInvestor to be honest it depends on your skill level, like the guy in the video said. What's the goal and what's your honest knowledge level so far? If it's not above a+ start there. I like books and videos combined. Udemy is perfect for this.
If it is, I have Net+ but I like CCNA better but both are fine.
Personally the books are far more difficult than the test for these. There's so much knowledge in them. Reading either one will teach you so much, you will be amazed and it will open your eyes to the depth of IT. Even if you don't like books, get it and skim it while following a video series, it has far more knowledge in the books.
If you're above this level. Let me know I can keep going.
I totally agree. Once, I made a comment on another TH-cam cyber content creator's video where I mentioned that starting with the CompTIA trifecta (A+, Network+, and Security+) is a good idea rather than jumping straight to the Security+ exam. This way, people build a strong foundation, even if they are just learning the material. Needless to say, that idea was not well-received. In their view, A+ and Network+ content was a waste of time. The point is, if you lack the fundamentals, it's unlikely that you will be able to actually secure anything.
I have a question. I have completed a Google Cybersecurity certification and now I am planning to take Comptia Network+ and then take Security plus.
So is it a good Idea to skip the A+?
@@Vee_Vaa get the A+, it is the perfect foundation and plays a big role in CyberSec, it will help you better understand what you are working with and how all the nuts and bolts fit together, the A+ is played down quite a bit on the internet by "influencers" but they also take for granted how much a person actually knows. I did my A+ back in the day when the MCSE was the golden ticket, suffice to say, the A+ of today is WAY different to what it was in 2005. I've been in CyberSec for close to 15 years now and have been on the hiring end of the table interviewing candidates and the amount of people i've interviewed over the years that lack basic knowledge but have all the "fancy" certs that they obtained in a 12 month period, will astound you.
Everyone entering this career needs to get it out of their heads that there is no fast track to the top, you are working with people who have been doing this far longer than you have and you need to earn your stripes to get ahead.
@Vee_Vaa I'd get it to fill out the basics.
Would you recommend getting those 3 if you had them previously but they expired?
@@saby7825 It really depends on your current career goals and how recently you acquired those certifications. If they've expired, it might be beneficial to update your knowledge and skills by retaking the exams or pursuing more advanced certifications in those areas.
Renewing those certifications could boost your career prospects since they are widely recognized in the IT industry.
I'm retired now, I worked as a Network Engineer, than I worked for the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA), working to secure Unix based military computer systems, you would not believe the number of attempted intrusion on a daily bases at the Pentagon and other military installations, trying to convince admins to lock-up certain ports, filter IP address, or reconfigure Cisco routers for security reasons was a nightmare, 100K doesn't cover the amount of stress, from all the travel involved or not seeing your family but one week a month. One time I was gone 2 months straight that's a whole story in it's self.
That’s what I want to do when I get out of the military(currently in Army). Either that or become a contractor
As someone with a cousin from *Cisco* (worked in 90s to 200ps) and from a Military fam.
Doesnt suprise me in the slightest.
Most ppl don't know how to Reverse IP or even check IPs nowadays and solely rely on *VPN* (which never made ya safe to begin with)
*Internet* wasn't made to be safe.
and as a matter of facts - In the early creation of it in 80s to 90s - The military wanted total monopoly on it; had it not been for *Tim berners Lee* It likely would've been a lot more locked down.
Network jobs are full of stress and underpaid
@@skyone9237 i never heard that network jobs are underpaid .
great insight i been in this 8 yrs & still learning - no way u can learn it all in 6 wks or even 6 months - start at A+ & work up thru certs & training - these bootcamps are all marketing & money grabs
There are some individuals offering cheats to get a CCNA etc. by standing in for you and I know people have done that, but it won't help you be able to do a job and a lot of those folks offering that might just take the money and run, a scam. Off topic, but I thought I'd mention it.
A+ I’d argue is not necessary unless you want to build PCs.
@@michaelallen5766yes right and having A+ knowledge via self studying is enough rather getting A+ certification
Hey, thank you for your insight, would you say that after completing and understanding a network + and A+ course that a university bootcamp offering certification in CompTIA Security+ and 30 mini projects in 6 months is worth $ 13k or no? Thanks for your time.
@@michaelallen5766 I found A+ extremely useful when starting out my IT career as it gave a broad overview of a lot of the systems we use. That being said, it's far too light on common enterprise stuff, but I think it's a great way to get a broad introduction to a lot of topics.
Working in government IT, I have seen and worked with people who recently graduated from college and have a Security Plus cert, making $100k. I have also seen cyber folks with years of experience who are clueless about the tech. That's the part that bugs me the most - the (cyber) people making the rules (policies and requirements) but don't understand the tech and can't speak to it with approving authorities. Cyber should be made of experienced IT folks who have "graduated" out of the trenches and enjoy paperwork.
I've learned more by failing OSCP than any of the certs I've passed....and after about 8 years of infosec following over 20 years of IT, there's still so much more to learn.
all of us mate you are right is is a life learning experience to be a good hacker
We never stop learning which is why I love IT.
Thanks for this video. I’m currently enrolled in a program. They have us learning A+, Azure, Ai, Linux, Net+, and Sec+. I like it because it shows me the basics. Haven’t passed a cert yet but I will. My dream is to be a network architect. I’m 46. Send positive vibes my way, please. I really want this. If anyone knows of more that I could be doing, please tell me. Thanks guys.
that's pretty awesome...my advice to you would be to specialise, it's nice that you're learning all this stuff, no knowledge is useless, however I have to realise that every field is so deep that becoming an expert in one, say Azure, will take you a long way than trying to know a bit of everything. Cyber security in essence is a combination of all the knowledge that you have about computing and technology and applying it. All the best in achieving your dreams...You GOT this!!
@@ekowlloyd 🙏🏾 Thank you so much
Good luck 👍.
@Lloyd is correct. At some point you will want to specialise after covering your foundation.
You can always keep an eye on the IT job postings with special attention to the desired skill sets.
Also keep up to date with industry information about specific areas of cyber security are in great demand.
In demand skills make you more valuable.
I have been studying cybersecurity through google, and i can tell you this, google touches on the basics of all the subjects you mentioned except the hardware part. However, i am fortunate enough to know the basics of computer hardware.
I've assembled and dissembled motherboards, CPU, graphics card, RAM, internal HDD, internal SSD, power supply, water cooling system, and electric circuits that were not functioning properly. I know what to protect i just dont know how yet, and that's what i am learning now.
Also, people can learn on the job. Practical skills are better than multiple choices exam. You can study, have degrees, and all. But all that goes out the window, the minute you graduate.
As someone who just graduated with their bachelors in IT I am so glad to have found a channel that admits those trainings, and bootcamps are lying to you. I want to get into cybersec and I still have so much to learn to become an expert. You earned my subscription by just being straight up about getting into the field but not being negative about it.
Thanks for the Video..
I'm not in CyberSecurity but I know basic Security Concepts.but I am Now Learning DevOps but I started first with the Basics of Networking by getting my CCNA, Comptia Network+, A+, etc. which took some years.. then I spent 2 years learning coding Python, JS, HTML. You are right this Stuff Takes Time. Even with all of that there's Still So Much I don't know.. I need som Microsoft Certs..
CyberSecurity aint No Joke,
Devops aint no Joke,
System Administration aint No Joke..
Cloud Engineering Aint no Joke
University of Maryland University College - cybersecurity program: I was told "don't bother with that university program" but did it anyway. The first course in the actual subject matter was a "introduction to networks" class. It cost $700 or $800 and the materials consisted of a net+ "crash course" book with access to the publisher's online videos. In spite of what the course was advertised as, a lecture with lab, there was NO lecture - only the lab. And the lab was only the contents of the Net+ program we bought, there was no instructor involved at all. And you weren't allowed to work ahead in the content, you had to do everything the week it was due. But wait, there's more!
If you already had a Net+ cert they could give you credit for that class...so the school was charging people nearly $1000 to babysit them as a scheduler for a program that any fucking person could finish in a week for $100.
I complained about the class and demanded a refund. The administrator's response was "[fuck you, DHS and other government agencies say we're great!]"
I laughed out loud because they were talking about the people who told me "don't bother."
And the program is still trash to this day.
Thankyou....
Thank you - That is the reason i went for my CCNA , ccnp r/s and now i am doing ccnp security before branching to Cyber security after 8 years of Experience in IT networking
i always find odd why so many are saying you can get certify in 3 month - it is taking me a year to complete my ccnp because i am doing Labs on every topic .
You're definitely right Sir, my kid bro is an IT Engineer and I'd studied Electrical wiring as well but i wanted to engage on IT, so i called my kid bro and he told me to start with Comptia A+ [core 1&2] and that was what i did. i had to start from the basic hoping to get the necessary knowledge require to kick start my career on IT
Im 15 with a father in IT with Network+, security +, etc. He said everything that you did and he started me off with network+. Im going through that course and next going to take security+. good thing to keep in mind. Very nice explaining and I agree.
Thanks, I have been in IT for 15yrs and Cyber Security 8yrs. IT TAKES ALOT of work and experience to get to that level. Getting hire is the hard part. I thought I was the only person who notice this. Thanks for setting the record straight.
Pay attention. I've been in the business for over 20 years. This man is speaking the truth.
I started with simple website development & VBS scripting over 15 years ago as a 10 year old & still learning every single day 🙃
Then you’d know that an a+ course is something that most 16yos with a computer know about and he’s trying to scare people away from learning network+ for free on TH-cam by making them pay for an a+ course they can already find for free.
@@Greasy__ The point of the video isn't necessarily that (free) courses are useless. But that there is not an all in one course.
I keep telling people who encourages cybersecurity that they are wasting people's time. Most hosting services are secured. Just do jobs that makes money, not get money by sucking company's hardwork on making money.
16yr? Bro@@Greasy__
Solid advice. Every day on reddit I see people saying they have no IT experience and they're gonna go get the Security+. Sure, good luck investing all that time to pass an exam on a subject you have no real understanding of, but you're gonna be real disappointed when no one hires you after.
This guy is the real deal right here. Probably the only guy talking Cybersecurity as it should be.
Thank you so much for this.I work at a company that offers courses for its employees for free through coursera and they have great courses and of course i was interested in the cyber security courses and the first thing i noticed was that i didnt understand half the terminology and that it seemed you needed some coding experience and i felt completely lost and this was supposed to be the beginners course. So of course i stopped and kind of gave up on this path because ive tried coding before and i just dont seem to have the head for it. I'm glad you made this video cause it shows that a lot of this stuff you see online about the high paying jobs in months is garbage. You are correct, put the time in and learn what you need to learn.
Bravo!! Great Video.. 100% agree. I’m doing the CompTIA fundamentals and was able to answer all the questions.. it’s a process but you gotta start from the bottom
You nailed it Sir. I have been a victim of this. I started them I quickly realized i doesn’t work like that. I didn’t understand the language. So I had to go back to the basics, google cybersecurity professional course then I took your security plus course and question. I had my security plus , I’m still on that journey, progressing
I took the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and this course is amazing and it's not one of those scam ones mentioned in this video
Iam taking it too . Did you get a job yet
@@soulemanbony9239 I've not gotten a job yet unfortunately but I'll keep applying! But I absolutely loved this course from Google.
Thank you for this comment. I'm taking this class at this very moment. You are reassuring me. Thanks my good Lad! Cheers!
Am interested
How can I get the course
@@ejikevincentani245 search for Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate. It's free for 1 week then $49 per month after trial ends.
Thank you, Uncle Andrew Ramdayal. I am from Nigeria and have over a decade of experience in IT Administration and Training. I paid for your course today, after you reaffirmed and explained the pathway that I often tell my statement and everyone who cares to know; which is, you have to build from the ground up. In the field, I have seen that many people know CISCO but don't know networking and those are two distinct things. You rightly mentioned the cause which is that Institutes are more interested in selling the courses. Thank you, Sir. See you in class, Sir. Namaste, Sir.
Straying off topic a bit, but I can't say enough about how amazing of a teacher Andrew is. Like many people in I.T. are told, I have relied on various resources(books, content creators, teachers, etc.) in my studies over the years, when it comes to presenting detailed information in an encouraging way, Andrew is top notch! *Context* I've purchased and gone through most of his courses on Udemy.
I agree wholeheartedly I recommend Andrew to others all the time
I did the same thing 👍
Truth!! Thanks for posting and fixing the video AR! I took a 6 month CS Bootcamp and am going to take your advice and get my A+ first!!
Good move. Learn from the bottom up.
@@TechnicalInstituteofAmerica thanks. I've been in IT for many years but never got certified. I'm taking practice tests and doing well. Taking my ITF+ on 7/4 and will schedule my A+ soon afterwards. After that I'll study for my Net+ and once I pass that, then do my Sec+ - appreciate your videos on YT - considering purchasing your classes on Udemy! Can I get some 1 on 1 training as well? :)
@joeloconnell2965 if you have already worked in IT that many years shouldn't you go straight to A+?
@@hollyjackson6024 Probably. I should have skipped ITF+, but I already purchased it. My plan within the next couple of months is to be certified in ITF+, A+, Net+ and Sec+ - then I should be able to get a decent J.O.B. :)
I'm working on learning Linux Os and then going over to learning windows os, only to learn how the os works, but this was a really good advice. Thx for the video. 👍
You're very right Sir. I am currency a Cyber Security Specialist and I can also testify for a fact that I have evolved from various fields of study/experience to where I am now. I studied Information Technology in India (Chitkara University, Chandigarh, Punjab), also with courses/certifications CCNA, MCITP, OCA/OCP and RHCE (ReHat) alongside my course and got those certifications but that wasn't all. I have been working with an IT company for over 12 years now. With all these wealth of knowledge from school, I have worked as a web developer for 1 year and 6 months (frontend to backend) to a network administrator for about 2 years, to an Active Directory Server administrator (both on Windows and Linux platforms), DevOps Engineer, Linux server configuration (automations with shell scripts and lots more) for over 4 years and now I do almost all of these things at once to still achieve success in my role as a Cyber Security Specialist for over 3 years and counting. Not even talking about all the various training/certifications I have done within these 12 years of working experience and I am still in a continuous process of development with new challenges everyday, even with over 15 years of IT experience in general.
you have earned my subscription ..you real bro..no sugar coating and quick fixes
Thank you for this video. I completed my online Google IT Support Professional Certificate and Cybersecurity one in the past. I'm planning on working on applying for IT help desk jobs and then work my way up into cybersecurity to elevate my skills from the ground up. I'm also, going to get back into coding to upgrade my skillset to get into junior coding jobs for the future. I currently work a cybersecurity job where i do minimal experience for vulnerability analysis assessments for a company i work with remotely. I appreciate this video you made and i'm gonna work from ground and evolve my skills overtime.
Agree 100%, need to understand hardware topology.
99% agree with you. I just finished my cybersecurity degree and it didn't come easy. There was a lot of work and certificates I had to get.
I had to work for:
- A+
- Network+
- Security+
- CySa+
- Pentest+
- ISC SSCP
- ISC CCSP
- Python learning
- SQL learning
- Probably like 100 different tools
Even then I still feel like I have a lot to learn. It's never enough in this field, constantly changing and you need to be updated and upgraded.
For the 1% that I don't agree with is because I did all this in 6 months, 10 hours a day for 7 days a week. So if anyone is doing it quicker is full of bulls***.
Got my comptia A, net, and security using your courses, the most amazing instructor every, much appreciated sir.
Great job getting all those certs. We never stop learning in IT.
@@TechnicalInstituteofAmericai wish you have cysa+ training
I did it quicker lol
Hello night owl
Gotta be single with no kids
He is speaking the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth! I have over 30 years in IT. Boot camps and 'Cert Factories' usually yield very disappointing real world results if a person doesn't have a firm grip on the underlying principles. I have made the mistake of hiring based on certs over actual experience. Not saying certs have no value, they do. But, it still takes a year to get a year's experience. Just like in get rich quick schemes they are selling shortcuts.
Gotta get experience to glhave experience you know? Companies can be picky right now with candidates but eventually you’ll have to train.
Absolutely right, this makes a lot of sense!!! Good auditors are expert accountants, top-notch lawyers are experts at law, great teachers are subject matter experts.... so it should be for prolific network security professionals at computer systems & networking matters!!!
Newbie here. You are dead right. As one of those people you speak about, on the journey to a career transition into IT, with focus on cybersecurity, I fully endorse what you say.
I quickly realised this myself and while completing an introductory short cybersecurity diploma, have focused my learning on the fundamentals you mention. I'm 42, earn a good salary, however, realise fully that I will have to take a significant step back where salary and organisational position is concerned. I am ready for this because I ultimately want to be successful in this theater.
I am expecting to he hunkered down for at least 2 years before I expect anyone to take me seriously.
In closing, it seems more people need to explain and understand that cybersecurity is merely a facet of IT. It is not a standalone subject anyone can just integrate into.
That is very informative video, have bn in it for over 10years. wanted to take S+, I have to go back to my N+ and A+ tutorials to refresh my memory and my target is Cyber security. In IT world so much to learn, if you want to succeed.
I don't have IT background but I have always known that one need to know how network, OS works, including the hardware. Just like someone in web development must know how the client communicates with the server whether you are frontend or backend reason why It took me more time than others to learn web dev and still learning why also learning OS and network fundamentals. I am 31 with no job and my aim is cyber security but I know it will take me many years that is why I am into web dev I also love it. Self taught , maybe I will go back to school for a degree some time in the future.
Love that this guy was so down to earth and let people know the truth into becoming a cybersecurity it worker in any field that you or I decide to go into. Thanks very much. Very very insightful and keep doing what you do.
You are right, maybe a bit relaxed, what I said in my initial comment is how you go about this. That was just a core summary. See, besides a Masters in Computing, I have 3 more degrees, Behavioral Science, philosophy and another (I do not mention this, for a reason, but I do mentioned the others for a reason. This will only make sense to those who have been around for a while (I am 42) and who have been doing this for quite some time, I am not from the USA nor the Western world for that matter so English is not my native language. I did some degrees locally some in Europe (northern) mostly in terms of those (2) which I obtained my Masters, this meant I had to learn for one Flemish.
Point of me posting two comments is because I wanted to see how channels on YT is giving tips in terms of this context and I watched quite a few, thus far you are the only person who are not using jargon, the only person thus far telling the truth, I am only adding to your narrative.
I will stick to what I know for a fact is true and make no mistake, if you were wrong, I would say why and explain why. In the world of hacking, you have three choices, GET GOOD, BE GOOD (means you NEVER stop learning) or GIVE UP...
I give the same 'advice' to all, some follow it, many do not, those who do will ALWAYS outmatch, outlast and outsmart those who do not. I have come across many 'experts' in my life and by this I mean in terms of 'arrogant ignorance' not in terms of what hacking. Again, if some want to use lingo such as 'cyber warriors' sure... but frankly as you have mentioned, courses focus on money not what is needed to be a real 'security expert' (I mentioned that already). Be it this comment or the other, once said I stick by it. If you are good at this, conviction so tell you to be ethical and responsible because YOU are rare and your skills ARE VALUABLE... humility goes a long way... remember this
Thanks for the video. Seems like really good advice. I’m trying to pivot into IT / Cyber later in life and it’s overwhelming. I can see why there’s the temptation to skip some steps and go for the finish line.
So true…same here myself…I’m starting late and also just took Sec + test for my third time and highest I got was a 680….i agree it can be overwhelming with everything you have to know, especially not having any IT experience or really good …computer knowledge at all…so was thinking about just going for 701, and after seeing this video day after, maybe go for A+ and Net + first, and then get Sec +…decisions, decisions…😬🙏
Glad I found your channel, I've been studying on my own for the last two years, doing udemy courses and getting certifications and I still feel like I wouldn't hire myself lol
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Hello, I've been doing the same thing. I have a haven on courses I can shard with you if you would want it.
@@MotivationalMinds-st Please I do care for This courses if you can help me
You are absolutely correct. I have a degree in Networking, learned a lot about routing and switching, all the different protocols, port numbers, DNS, linux and way more. Now Im actually studying to get my google cyber sec cert and compTIA Sec + after that and Im happy I am familiar with the basics because Cyber sec would be much easier to understand when you work with hands on tools such as SIEM or Splunk.
You are so right! I only understood this months after I started, I had so many questions. I had no idea how anything worked. I had to go back for A+
Cybersecurity is not as easy as they say (esp if you're new to IT) it takes time.
I wish I heard this earlier.
I agree with the video that there are many issues within the industry, but each issue can also be an opportunity to advance your career. Instead of just working your way up the traditional ladder, you can leverage these knowledge gaps (presented in the video as a general example) that many people overlook. Success isn’t just about technical expertise it’s about understanding and maneuvering people. By using this strategic approach you can turn industry challenges into stepping stones for career growth as well. I would argue that IT Security and Cloud Security are two entirely different paths. One can be plugged in and unplugged while the other is always on. Having expertise in both areas is somewhat redundant. We don’t need to know how to make a Big Mac to order one, as it’s always available, hot, and ready at any McDonald’s, whether in New York City or Tokyo. Alternatively, if you cook at home, you already know what devices and items you need to prepare your meal but it required you do it on site in your specialized kitchen.
you are 101% right.. algorithm is almost like a lifetime process to learn and master..
You're absolutely right... learn the basics first 😊
I do make over 6 digits in my first cybersecurity role but....
that role is based on my 20 years experience of software engineering and 4 years of SRE/DevOps.
You're right, sometimes these training only teach how to use tools that is available for free online to secure without knowing how these tools works or how anything on the network works.
Then when they try to apply it and a breach break a hole on the security they don't know how to fix it and just using things that they learn
Superb perspective. I have 12 years experience in networking and now foraging into Cybersecurity. And you are right on pint.
Many people want to jump on the bandwagon and soon get lost when the jungle matures. Build the foundation. Build!
I 100% agree. I took two seperate courses and they both take your money and leave you high and dry after you're finished. Avoid all Cyber Security courses and just go straight to school for computer science or study and keep your hands and head in the PC world as much as you could.
this video has been quite eye opening for me in particular. thanks
You are 100% RIGHT! I've been doing this for almost 30 years and I find it crazy that some company's are promising 6 figure income in 3 - 6 months of training, without being in the trenches first!
This is a rant video, but it's eye-opening. Thanks for this. I'm pursuing entering the industry and have been following the path commencing on the fundamentals and studying networking.
This 100% true. The reason why it was been marketed in that way was because in the pandemic and people were working from home so naturally security would come a concern. Somewhere long the line someone in marketing saw that and run with that and start to scam people. I been in the industry for the past 4 years and am telling you this for sure, no company will just let you touch any network systems even if you have a certificate. It takes time to build up. So to end off, their is no going around that "You cannot secure what you don't understand".
💯. You're absolutely correct. I think people should take A+ first and while doing that, build a new computer from scratch and understand all the internal components. The next step should they understand the Operating System(Client/Server), and learn it's administration . The step they should earn their CCNA and spend a couple years gaining experience. While doing that they can learn Linux, Python and AWS or Azure cloud.
I agree. I’m in networking now, ready to go to cyber now.
You are so very right. Have done this for over 25 years.
You’re 100% right. I do have my SEC+ but working as an IT Analyst , and it’s my first True IT job. The more I work, the more I understand cybersecurity
I plan on starting out in IT just finished a intern in helpdesk
Hey, my laywer was Uber driver 6 weeks ago
What you are saying is sooo relatable! I dropped this vid in my CySA+ class.
I agree 1000%, this is what I have always advised anyone around me, to be successful in cybersecurity, go and learn IT basics and networking first. You can’t secure what you don’t understand.
If u believe this was my thought about them. Which is good course for linux?
Preach brother!
Ive been doing this since my teens and this game is not for those who have no passion. Learning is forever
You are absolutely correct. There is even more - most of the basic (and then advanced) training is free. For example, CISCO has a free training platform covering Networking quite well. Same for IBM.
You got a new subscriber, you are totally RIGHT!
This is why you’re the top instructor in my book! No B.S. really trying to help people. Good job!
My Cybersecurity class teaches us about networking etc. They say the same thing too.
So, to sum up: if I want to work in cybersecurity but I have no experience in IT in general, first I should try to learn and "execute" :)) the material from A+ and network like N+ or CCNA, and then start to look for a job in more general branches of IT?
What's your opinion on the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate?
True! And the Bootcamp say no experience required !
until you encounter subnetting
@@Kene_lee boot camps teach you subnetting lol not sure what you on about
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@@s1ked_416They teach subnetting yes. But I feel it's a lot more when you have to mentally tell without necessarily doing the cal on paper, that requires a great deal of familiarity
I took a Comptia trifecta bundle and have to take the Sec+ this week since the 601 expires end of July. I learned the other subjects first but was wondering if I need to go back and test for those certs or can find a job with the Sec+ by itself or entry level needs the A+. I am just asking cause would take a few extra months to go back and brush up and get in test mode.
You’re the man Andrew. You have a good heart.
I am a CISO and I agree with you 100%. I have interviewed many people and they have just passed the exam but not learnt the material and they can not explain how to secure a basic SOHO network.
So which qualifications should be done before embarking on a cybersecurity course?
Absolutely right! It's happening not only in cyberfield interviews , all fields young gen kids are grabbing their opportunity and gaining salaries such fields like as better has true core seniors knowledge.
This is exactly what I say for sure! You need to know networking basics not jump right into “cyber”
Learn hardware(systems, networks), Shell scripting(bash, powershell), languages(C, Sql, Web scripting), then add math and writing skills through Office programs. Be an effective communicator.
This man is speaking facts, I know personally (whom I love dearly) that has a Masters in Cybersecurity but does not know basic IT.
Thanks you for this eye opener video . Can you please send me the link to your following courses : A+, Network + and Security+
I agree, learn the basics of how computers work, networks, work, before learning cyber security. Depending on the field you are entering.
Interesting when you said: You can't secure what you don't understand. Funny story: I was able to confidently create a 'secure local LAN' in the late 90's when the Internet was just starting and all the hype (Similarly, to what's happening with AI now) and after a big technical gap of almost 20 years when I was in a management role and then terminated because the company was making cuts, I want to go back to my technical roots. What's funny is that now I feel probably as lost as some of the folks who want to dive into cybersecurity now. When I see what the hackers are doing and what there needs to be known to counter them, it's mind-boggling. I know, you don't usually go at it alone at a company, you are supposed to be backed up by a 'cybersecurity infrastructure' but still, the expectations are way out there. So yes, I totally agree, I don't know how someone can tell you that you can get job ready with a couple of courses or so. In any case, good luck everyone!
I assume the label "Paper Certified" hasn't gone away. I've worked for one largest banks on the planet for 25 years in different roles, starting from mainframe/AS400 help desk, Outlook 95 administrator, Exchange 5.5-2000 Admin, and then Unix/sendmail admin for the last 15 years. I'm 58 and I'm just now completing a Masters in Cyber (MSCIA) from WGU, passed my CEH, working on CHFI and I would not hold myself out as a Cyber expert of anything except areas specific to email. I recommend once you get your basics down pick a niche that interest you and focus on security related to that niche.
"I'm coming from the heart not the pocket"
hearing this video helped me feel more confident starting by learning the basics and building a strong base. a+ about to take part 1 but i understand you want to try to learn and start practicing real life skills like soc analyst training, grc, learn some python, some defend me or hack the box, and free internships offered by largest companies in the world to add to your resume while building your knowledge base and certifications at the same time. good luck to everyone on their journey
I've checked your courses. My question in Which order should one start? You have 4 courses, which is first and how you to follow? Thanks
After I take your course on udemy for A+ will I pass with just your videos teaching or do I need to buy a book also ??? Is your course all we need to pass ???
insighful content as always,i couldnt stop laughing throughout this one,was funny but truthfull...can you please make a video for us detailing a roadmap to becoming a pentester,ive alraedy started my journey just wanna hear what you would recommend for absolute begginers.thank you
You’re a friend of the community. Please teach people how to build their own labs at home. Windows ad, gpo, linux, ssh, containers, gns3 servers, all of this can be learned from home with a good instructor. Udemy and youtube will jump start you years on top of certs and experience.
I agree with this because if you can’t explain what a router does, NAT, how the router determines the fastest route then it is almost impossible to visualize how to secure or defend a network. You won’t even understand how VPNs keep you safe or at what point they keep you safe. I clicked on this video expecting to be disappointed only to feel a lot more confident about the work I’ve put in.
As a Cyber Security student, I appreciate this guy's blunt truth very much.
Finally, someone has spoken up!
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What are the prospects for a retired database programmer if they study all the things recommended in this video? I know and have, at one time or another, wrestled with things from the UI down to the hardware. But there are missing details here and there that I want to fill in just for the sake of learning and keeping my mind active
i self-studied Sec+ FIRST, then took Net+, took A+ after, Failed Pentest, but passed Cysa+ and recently passed Casp, all in the space of TWO yrs, Self-studied, NOT difficult...........lots of material on TH-cam
I've been in IT and Cybersecurity for 20 years when I went into Cybersecurity 7 years ago after being in IT for several years I didn't remember all these folks selling programs. I went into security because there is only so much to learn in IT. Cybersecurity the field is constantly changing and you always have to educate yourself. When you see people saying you can make 100k with no experience in the field I'm thinking what are you smoking. This is not an easy field and I still don't know it all. It kinda pisses me off that people think it's sexy and you can make sooo much money. Yes you can make good money with commitment to the field and wanting to learn.
I chose a very traditional route to cybersecurity. I enrolled in technical college that goes from the very beginning learning all of net working, Cloud infrastructure, Penetration testing, scripting, network architecture. I’m in a 4 year program. Cybersecurity requires understanding of not just network but understanding frameworks, and privacy Laws. It’s not a one and done program like web development. You not only have to be technical, and observant, but you also have to be a good communicator. Can you explain in detail, using language that can be understood by those who are not in IT, what’s happening during a threat/risk analysis. Are you a strong writer, can you do reports and consistently document? People who get sucked in for the money will be disappointed when they realize how underprepared they may be.
Thank you, this is a very helpful and honest truth.
Currently taking your course on Udemy! You're a great teacher.
Awesome, thank you!
On average, how long does it take to be proficient enough in this field? This will help someone like me who is just starting.
A+, i dont know about spending money on that. There are free courses that teach A+. Take the Network+ and practice and play around.
Next Cysa or/and Casp+ if yiur thinking about 6 figure jobs. Practice and read.
What would you tell a person who went to college for 5 years for an information technology degree?