Thanks for the great info, Nicholas. For the listeners that are security analysts, would you be able to do a video on how to transition into security engineer role?
Thanks for the information! I'll be graduating soon from WGU with a bunch of certs that I'm quickly realizing have me prepared for nothing but becoming maybe a SOC analyst. I definitely felt what you said about the shift work and on-call environment so I really don't want to do that role. Career-wise would you recommend starting in IT (help desk), working toward something like a system admin and then pivoting straight into a Security Engineer role, or is there a more security-centric path that I should look at? I'm low key stressed about being able to support myself off of an entry-level IT job like help desk. I feel like I'm going to have to work two jobs to make ends meet/get experience and apply to a SOC to get into security anyway. I know it's a loaded question but the "getting-started" part of the career trajectory is confusing and stressing me out.
You don't have to start at the helpdesk. Many people begin there because of need and urgency for a job, which isn't a terrible option, however, you can get decently skilled in a particular niche of cybersecurity and find an entry-level role within that as well. I am biased to security engineering because of the work-life balance you get compared to being a penetration tester or a security analyst. Being a security engineer is more of a 9-5 gig and much lower pressure than other cybersecurity roles.
I really appreciate your video. I wish I had this piece of information a bit sooner. Instead of spending time preparing for a Cybersecurity Analyst role, I should be investing in Cybersecurity Engineer. So, time to make adjustments. Thanks again and keep up the good work. By the way, I agree with your assessment on the Sec+. I obtained mine last month.
Thank you for this video. I JUST READ a strong job posting for "security engineer" - 1 minute before opening TH-cam - yours was the first video on my screen... crazy
Hi Nicolas, I enjoyed this video. I was wondering what is the best path to become a security engineer? I'm about to wrap up the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate course. I was also thinking about going for the security+. However, I realized I think I will like this path best. I graduated with a degree back in 2017 in Accounting, but started in computer science. I'm familiar with foundational aspects of computer programming, and know a bit of Python. But I'm not sure where to go next or this is a career without a college degree in that field where I need to become a security analyst first? Any help would be much appreciated.
What training would you suggest for a security engineer? I got my Bachelors from WGU for Cybersecurity and information assurance this past year, but I am stuck on help desk. Would love to engage in more learning to push myself forward.
I would recommend you look into the CYBERPRO Accelerator. I specifically created this program to help people level up into a security engineer position following the same training path I used. Link is in the description of this video if you are interested.
Hey bro I really appreciate this video. I'm in my 2nd year of school getting my Bachelor's in Cyber security and I was set to become a pen tester before I saw this video. Now I'm more interested in becoming a Security Engineer.
1. Would you recommend a boot camp? Been eyeing one from ASU & they’ve been calling me about it. 2. Do you have a video editor? I would change some sound effects and even stock footage with fx
I don't recommend university programs at all. Such a waste of time and money for such little value. Plus, most universities just resell the same program. I would recommend either going for this on your own, or considering my program which has a lot of mentorship alongside the training you'll be going through.
Cybersecurity -> Cloud Engineering -> Cloud GRC -> Software Security -> Security Architecture If you want an all in one course that teaches you everything here, sign up for the CYBERPRO Accelerator.
First, thank you for the needed explanation. I have my first cybersecurity job after many years of trying. In my new position, I will be testing for performance and making sure the correct information is gathered for the hunt team. Using products like sysmon, MDE, Tanium, etc. Is that considered a Security Engineer? Any suggestion on training or Cert? I would also like to get into risk.
Congrats on the new job! Yes this could be considered part of security engineering. Testing for performance sounds more like a QA or DevOps role though so I'd need to know more...
Hi Nicolas, quick question, in this video you mentioned specify into a specific technology. So, right now I'm studying for the AWS Solutions Architect Professional cert. Should I disregard this cert and go for the AWS Certified Security - Specialty cert? Which was my next cert anyway, after listening to you, I should not study for a general cert such as AWS SAP, I should go ahead and get the AWS Certified Security - Specialty cert.
Very close! DevSecOps is a specialization of security engineering. All DevSecOps Engineers are Security Engineers. Not all Security Engineers are DevSecOps Engineers.
Start doing security related projects and certifications, Sec+ is a great start to get your feet wet and after that focus on learning the cloud by picking a path AWS or Azure and stick to it. Cloud Security is going to become huge in the coming years imo. I’m also looking into doing that later down the road, I am currently a Sys Admin.
You'll need to learn the following: Cybersecurity -> Cloud Engineering -> Cloud GRC -> Software Security -> Security Architecture If you want help with this, I offer a program called the CYBERPRO Accelerator that teaches and mentors you through every step of this process.
@@Geomaverick124 Thank you so much. As regards QA and Data Analytics, what paths would you take to become proficient enough to begin applying for positions?
Hey Jeff, lots of cybersecurity opportunities for someone with your background. I'd recommend starting in something a little less technical like governance, risk, and compliance but with an emphasis on cloud security.
Hi Nicolas, I have my bachelor's degree in finance and accounting and i don't really wanna do it anymore, do you think its possible for me or anyone wants to change their career path to cyber security engineer from the beginning without acquiring bachelor's degree in computer science or programming or software? If yes, where to begin with?
Hey Nicolas , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with Best Quality Editing in your videos better than your Editor with good pricing and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ? Pls let me know what do you think ?
Define good...? Security Analyst is a career but traditionally it is a "monitoring" role where you are waiting for an incident and then responding or escalating to a threat intel specialist. That specialty is too saturated. I'd prefer a different area of cybersecurity.
@@NicolasMoy i may be starting an analyst role soon, coming from a general network admin role. Will experience from the analyst role help me get into a security engineer role both from a skills and hiring perspective?
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Thanks for the great info, Nicholas. For the listeners that are security analysts, would you be able to do a video on how to transition into security engineer role?
Thanks for the information! I'll be graduating soon from WGU with a bunch of certs that I'm quickly realizing have me prepared for nothing but becoming maybe a SOC analyst. I definitely felt what you said about the shift work and on-call environment so I really don't want to do that role. Career-wise would you recommend starting in IT (help desk), working toward something like a system admin and then pivoting straight into a Security Engineer role, or is there a more security-centric path that I should look at? I'm low key stressed about being able to support myself off of an entry-level IT job like help desk. I feel like I'm going to have to work two jobs to make ends meet/get experience and apply to a SOC to get into security anyway. I know it's a loaded question but the "getting-started" part of the career trajectory is confusing and stressing me out.
You don't have to start at the helpdesk. Many people begin there because of need and urgency for a job, which isn't a terrible option, however, you can get decently skilled in a particular niche of cybersecurity and find an entry-level role within that as well.
I am biased to security engineering because of the work-life balance you get compared to being a penetration tester or a security analyst. Being a security engineer is more of a 9-5 gig and much lower pressure than other cybersecurity roles.
Great content. Would you say ISC2 free cyber cert is more heavy weight than S+?
Definitely not!
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I really appreciate your video. I wish I had this piece of information a bit sooner. Instead of spending time preparing for a Cybersecurity Analyst role, I should be investing in Cybersecurity Engineer. So, time to make adjustments. Thanks again and keep up the good work. By the way, I agree with your assessment on the Sec+. I obtained mine last month.
Thank you for this video. I JUST READ a strong job posting for "security engineer" - 1 minute before opening TH-cam - yours was the first video on my screen... crazy
No such thing as coincidences!
Hi Nicolas, I enjoyed this video. I was wondering what is the best path to become a security engineer? I'm about to wrap up the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate course. I was also thinking about going for the security+. However, I realized I think I will like this path best.
I graduated with a degree back in 2017 in Accounting, but started in computer science. I'm familiar with foundational aspects of computer programming, and know a bit of Python. But I'm not sure where to go next or this is a career without a college degree in that field where I need to become a security analyst first? Any help would be much appreciated.
What training would you suggest for a security engineer? I got my Bachelors from WGU for Cybersecurity and information assurance this past year, but I am stuck on help desk. Would love to engage in more learning to push myself forward.
I would recommend you look into the CYBERPRO Accelerator. I specifically created this program to help people level up into a security engineer position following the same training path I used. Link is in the description of this video if you are interested.
@@NicolasMoy thank you
Hey bro I really appreciate this video. I'm in my 2nd year of school getting my Bachelor's in Cyber security and I was set to become a pen tester before I saw this video. Now I'm more interested in becoming a Security Engineer.
It's a brilliant transition and you'll likely be very successful in making that pivot.
Can you explore more about this role in terms of practical training, labs courses etc. ?
Truthfully, there isn't a lot of offerings in the marketplace on this alone.
My program, the CYBERPRO Accelerator does teach you everything you need.
1. Would you recommend a boot camp? Been eyeing one from ASU & they’ve been calling me about it. 2. Do you have a video editor? I would change some sound effects and even stock footage with fx
I don't recommend university programs at all. Such a waste of time and money for such little value. Plus, most universities just resell the same program. I would recommend either going for this on your own, or considering my program which has a lot of mentorship alongside the training you'll be going through.
Thank you for explanation. Could you please make a video about security engineering and what course or certification I can take for it.
The CYBERPRO Accelerator
Another solid video ☝🏼
You already know!
Can you recommend a learning path for security engineer?
Cybersecurity -> Cloud Engineering -> Cloud GRC -> Software Security -> Security Architecture
If you want an all in one course that teaches you everything here, sign up for the CYBERPRO Accelerator.
First, thank you for the needed explanation. I have my first cybersecurity job after many years of trying. In my new position, I will be testing for performance and making sure the correct information is gathered for the hunt team. Using products like sysmon, MDE, Tanium, etc. Is that considered a Security Engineer? Any suggestion on training or Cert? I would also like to get into risk.
Congrats on the new job! Yes this could be considered part of security engineering.
Testing for performance sounds more like a QA or DevOps role though so I'd need to know more...
Hi Nicolas, quick question, in this video you mentioned specify into a specific technology. So, right now I'm studying for the AWS Solutions Architect Professional cert. Should I disregard this cert and go for the AWS Certified Security - Specialty cert? Which was my next cert anyway, after listening to you, I should not study for a general cert such as AWS SAP, I should go ahead and get the AWS Certified Security - Specialty cert.
I'm reading a lot of cert.. cert.. cert.. Focus on your skills!
@@NicolasMoy Thanks for your quick response Nicolas, I was only using the cert to get the interview.
Awesome video. I'm newbie and I'll love to go into security engineering. What will advise me?
Yes, I can... You should look into my program on this. We work with people just like you looking to break into a security engineering career.
What project do I need to do to add to my portfolio and what certifications do I need where can I get full training for this role
Begin working in the cloud and learning about software security.
@@NicolasMoy I still need project to add to my portfolio or ideas
So, is it safe to say that a Security Engineer role is the same as a DevSecOps role?
Very close! DevSecOps is a specialization of security engineering. All DevSecOps Engineers are Security Engineers. Not all Security Engineers are DevSecOps Engineers.
@@NicolasMoy Thanks for the clarification!
Security engineering isn't one single role. It varies so much across companies and even within single cybersecurity department.
What path can i take if i want to become a cloud security engineer?
Start doing security related projects and certifications, Sec+ is a great start to get your feet wet and after that focus on learning the cloud by picking a path AWS or Azure and stick to it. Cloud Security is going to become huge in the coming years imo. I’m also looking into doing that later down the road, I am currently a Sys Admin.
You'll need to learn the following: Cybersecurity -> Cloud Engineering -> Cloud GRC -> Software Security -> Security Architecture
If you want help with this, I offer a program called the CYBERPRO Accelerator that teaches and mentors you through every step of this process.
@NicolasMoy how much is the program?
@@NicolasMoyI'm interested also. How much will it cost me?
Loved this video ❤.
What area/entry level job would you recommend for someone coming from a humanities background to pursue?
Depends. You could easily go into Content Editing, QA, HTML Emails, or Data Analytics
@@Geomaverick124 Thank you so much. As regards QA and Data Analytics, what paths would you take to become proficient enough to begin applying for positions?
Hey Jeff, lots of cybersecurity opportunities for someone with your background. I'd recommend starting in something a little less technical like governance, risk, and compliance but with an emphasis on cloud security.
@@NicolasMoy Thank you. I very much appreiciate it
Hi Nicolas, I have my bachelor's degree in finance and accounting and i don't really wanna do it anymore, do you think its possible for me or anyone wants to change their career path to cyber security engineer from the beginning without acquiring bachelor's degree in computer science or programming or software? If yes, where to begin with?
I have not been in IT for many years. Can someone take your cloud security engineer course and get right into the field or is this a stepping stone?
Someone can take the course and go straight into a job
This was carzy helpfull thanks !!
You're welcome!
Hey Nicolas , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with Best Quality Editing in your videos better than your Editor with good pricing and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ? Pls let me know what do you think ?
Do you have a portfolio?
Good explanation 👏 thank you.
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Would you say security analyst is a good first job towards security engineer
Define good...?
Security Analyst is a career but traditionally it is a "monitoring" role where you are waiting for an incident and then responding or escalating to a threat intel specialist.
That specialty is too saturated. I'd prefer a different area of cybersecurity.
@@NicolasMoy i may be starting an analyst role soon, coming from a general network admin role. Will experience from the analyst role help me get into a security engineer role both from a skills and hiring perspective?
can you provide me roadmap to become security Engineer
Sure I can come up with a video on this
Can non tech background become a security engineer ?
Yes it is possible. We all started from somewhere...
@@NicolasMoywhat certificate courses do I need to study? I need your suggestions and where I can get my cert
Awesome video...
Thanks
I’m interested in a career change as a Security Engineer. Do I need a degree to pursue this career?
No degrees!
Awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it
thanks
Insider threats arent much of a thing nowadays, too much employee monitoring
Insider threats arent much of a thing nowdays, too much employee surveillance