Is Starting a Cybersecurity Career Still Worth It in 2024?
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(0:00) Are Cybersecurity Careers Still Worth it? It Depends.
(0:47) What Do the Job Stats Say?
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(3:31) Problem #2
(5:32) Problem #3
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(8:35) Problem #4
(11:36) So, Is It Still Worth It? And Why?
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The video was very helpful 😀
Thanks for the video and the work btw!
I landed my first internship as a Security Analyst with using your resume template! Thank you so much and I’m so happy to start my career 🎉
That's amazing!! 💯🙌 Congratz on your internship and wishing you the best of luck!! Only up from here 🎊
Where can we find the template?
@@WithSandrahey Sandra. Can you post that comment again with one of your subscribers explaining how he got his first job from a temp contract position please? 🙏🏿
Can you please share the template. Where can we find it?
What course did you use? I’m trying to break in
Thanks for the video. Taking Sec+ next Monday to complete the trifecta. I’m use your videos and Unix guy to elevate and educate myself in the IT industry. Keep pushing out these great videos.
Thank you Sandra! ❤ I’m considering a career change and looking at getting qualifications at Cyber Security. I am zero knowledge in CS. I’m glad to find you here, your videos are very helpful. Keep it up! 🥰
I love the IT space. As a lover of learning, from testing to development to now potentially security, I love learning haha ❤ I can get burnt out but I genuinely crave learning so it's fine.
One of the best ways IMO is to start from Help Desk and gain some experience, get known in the company and that can open doors. Study also
Thanks a lot for your video has a lot of value especially for someone leaving the airline industry and going to school for cyber security at full sail university
Great video on the state of cybersecurity. I have to admit, there was a time where I thought I had you on fast speed, but I discovered that was your own natural speed. We have the ability to slow you down. We are not all alike, and it's amazing to see you speak the way you do. It only means your mind (processing speed) operates much faster than the typical person. Change if you want to, but I appreciate what you do regardless. :)
I had a cybersecurity job but they paid $15 an hour with my degree in MIS. I got fired after giving them $15/hr effort. Now I have my Security+ and still struggle with interviews. Living in a big DoD city doesn't help because they want a Security clearance.
DoD requires CompTIA security+
Security + won't give you job. It's to easy to get
@@StiffShot that and a Security clearance.
@@truthteller8504 Most cyber jobs ask for a minimum of Security+ and a Secret Security clearance. I meet the cert and education requirements but still get no interviews.
I have a security clearance, just get a security clearance bro
Great video! Much needed as things are changing with the economy and tech layoffs. Good to know firsthand about the difficulties with recruitment in Cybersecurity and how to keep going.🌟💯
So helpful good info. Always good to keep up with the current market/situation. Updated my resume with some projects couple of weeks ago and started applying again…back to the apply grind😅
You got this!! The tech market in general is highly volatile right now and I'm planning on making a vide on this in the next few weeks as well. Definitely a great call that you updated your resume with technical projects, wishing you the best of luck!
@@WithSandra thank you 🙏🏼….looking forward to that video!!
Thank you for this 💪🏼
NP, glad this could help share some insight!🙌
Thanks a lot for this video. Subscribed
REALLY PROUD of you. to grasp all the info and the schooling you did bravo💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for the info. These companies really want a lot in regards to when it comes to the requirements for Certifications, Education and Experience.. I thought it was just me when I was looking for jobs..I now know I wasn't crazy..
I agree with her answers since eventually companies will need to tap into the larger pool if they want to combat burnouts.
And will be much appreciated too since we are already stretch so much.
That's why it pays so much, because the talent pool with a lot of actual qualified talent is dwindling.
Yup, just passed the GIAC GFACT in my first year in SANS. Cheers!
Freaking awesome! 🎉
00:01 Considering a career in cybersecurity in 2024
01:45 Entry-level barriers in cybersecurity hinder career growth
03:27 Having credentials in cybersecurity does not guarantee a job.
05:07 Continuous upskilling and certifications are essential in cybersecurity career growth.
07:01 Renewing certifications makes you a better cybersecurity professional
08:44 Maintaining work-life balance and dealing with alert fatigue in cybersecurity jobs.
10:34 Career breaks and sabbaticals are becoming more common in cybersecurity.
12:23 Cyber security roles offer job security and competitive salaries in 2024
14:20 Cybersecurity career still worth it in 2024
Thank you 🙌😁
I liked the video Sandra. I watch everything at 2x speed and I had no problem following you though I realize not everyone can process at that speed. I hope your sabbatical is helping.
Thank you for this great and honest video
Hey Sandra, The speed is good now! Well done :)
I’m 2.5 years into my cyber career and I definitely am making plans to hop into more of a governance/risk role. Appsec has been a very interesting and humbling experience but it really does require a lot of code review, something that I struggle with greatly. I do like that I’ve learned how to identify and distinguish true finding and false positive vulnerabilities. I can use this info going into my next role
Hai
This is a great video for people who are looking to get into the cybersecurity space!
Thank you ma’am!
You did good !
3:55 I got my ISC2 CC certification 2 weeks ago, but only started applying this week on LI and for now, it seems that there are very few vacancies here in Europe: I live in Portugal, which is not a tech hub so I'm feeling that this journey is going to be tougher than I thought...
Madhat landed a remote job. Thats what Im banking for. Im looking into jobs with physical security systems to have somewhat related experience while I can build up a pleasing portfolio. Maybe that might help
100k right after college is my dreammm
I have 2 more months till graduation and I have the CompTIA trifecta. Currently flooding my resume with practical labs and sharpening my skills, hopefully it doesn’t take all year for a analyst role🙏
Best of luck to you!! Having those certs as a student is already way farther than I was at your age, you got this 💯🎊
Tbh you shouldn’t have an expectation of $100k salary out of school. First focus on just getting a job!
@@ZenityStudios I’m already a lab technician at my school, basically Helpdesk. I know the chances of 100k right after college is very low and I’m ok with a lower salary to start off.
Good to be ambitious, but also realistic! $100k is a lot of money, doesnt just get thrown out left and right! Best of luck :D@@marcpayz8747
Stop that dream of 100k out of school. See too many people screw themselves with that mindset.
Income in puerto rico is from 30k to 40k so make sure you work for a mainland US company
Got my masters in cyber sec, it took a while but i was able to get a job in cyber. It just takes a grind. Jobs are also getting away from certs, due to finding alot of people not really having the "skill" assosiated with the cert. They are looking for experience. MOre now. Also if you have a clearence its even better.
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🙌
But dont you think certs will help towards getting a job in order to gain that experience first?
@@CS27ZO yes they will but after you get them you have to market yourself like showcase some work on LinkedIn every now and then that you do on the side. These little things will get you noticed and also I can’t emphasize how important it is for your resume to be nice clean and to the point. Once I did that, instantly started getting better results
i have my secret clearance and im getting my certs now you think ill be able to get job pretty easy
@CSI265 they will help but companies are getting smart at the interview stage. You need to back up those certs.
whats with the audio clip inserts? are you doing that to trigger SEO flags for AI scrapers?
RN I am studying cyber security as my 1st major because I'm double majoring and once I finish my cyber security major I am going to apply for a cyber security job next year
Here is a question for people looking for a job in IT, which areas, and positions are in higher demand aside from cybersecurity ?
Yup....because none of comments or anyone seems to noticed how insanely difficult this field she her self said it without any shame that one in four...25% permanently leaving the field...
@@lennardvirajjayasekara2484 it seems because so many people are pursuing to work in cybersecurity, that other areas of IT may offer more job opportunities due to demand.
Thank you
My biggest issue is remembering what I'm learning you got any tips on that.
I recommend a network engineering route because of how coupled the fundamentals are. You will be very valuable in cysec with networking knowledge
ITS USEFUL SESSION
I just recently graduated from uni.i studied cybersecurity, I have been able to master most of the tools that I would to be a successful cybersecurity analyst ,from burpsuite to ripper .I have been looking for certifications to get that would make me more enticing to my employers .I am in a red team
i'm going to try to make the switch. hopefully having software development experience makes that easier.
My SWE experience definitely helped me. Best of luck to you and keep us updated! And join the Discord :D we share a lot of hiring experiences there if u havent already - discord.gg/2YZUVbbpr9
Going to WGU for their cybersec program which is great and will get all of my needed certs but I'm currently working as a contract IAM analyst also doing GRC work(cross trained) and I'm only making $15 an hr :( I've had receptionist jobs that paid me $19-24 an hr so it feels like such a joke. I hope this job market and working my ass off for my degree and certs will be worth it. I'm already in debt so I'm stressed out.
I've been wanting to enroll but just scared to jump lol. Has your experience been positive so far?
@@CarsonLoewen knocked out 5 classes in 3 weeks then CompTIA’s A+ beat my ass. Most archaic exam I’ve taken so I’m switching to IT Management instead to avoid certs I don’t need. Def recommend it if you’re working full time too and need flexibility and affordability
I graduated a few years ago with a liberal arts degree. Would I be able to do internships while undergoing a cybersecurity boot camp and certification course?
If one expects to make $100,000 with a degree and or certificate from bootcamp, forget about it because that’s not realistic. You might have a chance if you know someone like an IT director or upper management, but still the odds of that happening is very slim. I believe it’s better to get your foot in the door, then work at a company for a couple years. From there, you can take your experience and apply to higher paying roles or even if you get a promotion then that’s very good.
Double Edged sword ? At this point, it's a degree and certTIA required before applying just to at least be considered. Not to mention preparing for a year of applying and interviewing, just incase.
Interesting content
Do you script your videos ahead of time and read off a prompter? Or do you record you videos naturally? Your pace is great so no change needed.
I tried a teleprompter for a few vids back then but I suck at reading off of it lol, so I just talk off the cuff now but have a high level list of topics to cover on the side as I record! :D thanks for asking
im currently a foundation student thats seeking out some kind of answers before i actually apply for a cs degree and i found this vid plus a few others from your channel to be really helpful. Like, thanks alot. Hoping cs would workout for me as someone who likes tech n has quite the curious nature. Love from Malaysia!
Hey I’m studying computer programming right now it’s a 2 year program. I want to work in cybersecurity but I’m wondering if I should finish this course and do a 1 year cybersecurity, or do a boot camp during the summer before my 2nd year. Any help would be appreciated thank you!
Boot camps are a waste of money imo. Just finish your 2 year program and go hard on cyber lab work.
Great job! You’re getting better. I don’t think you spoke too fast in this one. 😊👍
LOL Yay, glad it's getting better xD
You could just reduce the speed of the video smh 😒 Boomers.
Is it possible to just have certificates and obvious projects included to still land cyber role even without a degree? The reason I ask is because currently that's the best path i can financially support
Hi, I have applied to Oxford Brookes University in their Computer science for Cyber Security BSc program. It is accredited by NCSC in UK. Is it a good path?
Yes. Very good.
I like your speed. I usually have to watch things in 1.5x to 2x speeds to maintain my focus but not with your videos. Also, love the content. Keep up the good work!
Such an overwhelming career path , I’m exhausted
Hi Sandra, I am considering getting into cybersecurity and may start a bootcamp, i have a sales background. I want to ask can the bootcamp help me in getting a job in London as thats where im based.
it was really fast talking 😁so cute that you recognize your speed
I watch in 2x 3x speed. All your words are very clear
YES! A fellow 2x speed listener!! :D 3x is crazy though, you have insane concentration for that 😆
Don't know if you reply to these, but do you know if there are some low key job/career fairs in cybersecurity that actually interview applicants? The death of career fairs in Covid ruined meetups and things became more virtual. It's been hard to network for those of us that live in the middle of nowhere where the jobs just aren't there, or they pay very low and expect you to work 24/7/365.
English is not my first language, but I understand very well.
The speed at which you speak at is fine. Some people just listen slow loool
Hi Sandra, I have a question...like if we graduated with a cyber security degree than can we also work in software development as well ? Like will companies hire cybersecurity graduates as software developers ? Or we just bound to this career option only ? I am talking this in case we don't be able to get a job as fresher in cybersecurity than can we apply for software development jobs ? Btw your vedios are really helpful. Please reply to this, I am really in dilemma right now
The voice speed was perfect!
I am pursuing a cybersecurity career now. It's so frustrating.
Why?
May I ask why is it difficult?
@@user-tm5vr1zb4m Because most of jobs require working experience. I don't have much working experience in cyber security.
why
they should have a department that aligns people for employment, that would be something that would be a win win. win.
I am new to (just starting to learn) cyber security. I dont know if this happens to anyone or not but I get overwhelmed then I think "I cannot do". Is there any advise how I can get out of being overwhelmed.
It's all about outlining your longterm goals and sticking to them! Whether it be studying for a certification, doing technical projects, or joining a bootcamp, it's all taken step-by-step so you don't get overwhelmed by all the information and resources out there, bc there is A LOT. I have a free beginner's guide you can follow that will give you simple steps to take to get started, hope this helps and best of luck! - www.withsandra.dev/
I recently got my ccna and security+ should I still study cyber security?
Not gonna lie I gave up because of all the lay offs and whatnot and it’s so hard to even get a job so it’s like what’s the point
Workinn on bachelor's and trifecta rn. If it was easy east to get in this awesome field wluld it even be as rewarding?
Kudos to you for working on the trifecta! 🙌 That's also a very interesting perspective if you look at it that way 💯
@@WithSandra I go to wgu for school so thankfully it's included. Nothing worth pursuing is easy
Man....considering this individual had an idyllic start to her Cybersecurity career (six figures right out of college), and she still got out of the field within 4 years ??? 😅 Makes you rethink if this field is really that great.
A- super hard to break into the field
B- those crushing it GTHO lol
I will finish my degree in Cyber Security next year, will that open doors for me?
I'll just self study to fill my time as I dont ever intend on getting a job in the field. Maybe one day things will change.
This is actually most likely to lead to success. Good luck 🤞
Military retiring with TS/SCI. Does a clearance give an advantage? Is remote work possible, for example if I wants to work outside the US and work remotely?
They give a big advantage, and a way higher chance of making 6 figures
@@Mack9077 thanks
@@MrRandyMarsh1 your welcome and good luck with your new career
@@Mack9077 thanks , I start cyber fundamentals and networking technology next week . Should be fun
I don’t recommended springboard. I tried it and there were many issues. I did get my money back though
Hie Sandra do l need a high school certificate to enter into cyber security training?
Good info thank you I’m going to take cyber security in DeVry and see how that works out for me
Devry is the OG crappy predatory for-profit scam school you’re throwing your money away
What certs do you have Sandra?
I laughed when I heard the comment about the speed, I was watching at 2X lol
The answer is : yes , you are welcome .
If you work remotely is it possible to travel to other countries for a few months? That is going to be one of my main goals if possible.
This one's tricky since every company has it's own policy but expect most companies not to allow international work besides smaller or full-remote companies, contractors and freelance workers are more likely to have international work be allowed so I'd start looking there. Best of luck to you!
I’m a line cook that’s been making $20 an hour for the last 5 years and I’ve been debating making a change for awhile…
This is in my top 3 fields I’ve been debating changing to. Would it be worth it?
Do you think it's too late for someone whose trying to go into this from just being a physical security guard to cyber security at the age of 37? I'm worried I may be too old and employers may frown on that. I'm kind of disappointed in myself that my focus in life was on other things that really didn't matter when I should have been focusing on my career instead.
Great content! I need to watch at 0.75 not to get lost 😄
Enrolled in WGU Cyber Security program right now. I hope I can land a flexible remote job after. Thank you for the info.
That's awesome! WGU is great from what I hear, I believe Josh Madakor also had multiple degrees from WGU so I'd check out his vids too if you havent already, best of luck to you! 🎊
I’m doing the computer science degree and already landed a remote job!
@@Notepad123wait ur doing it from WGY? do they help with internships or no?
@@Recruits.Colorado yes from WGU. They give you free access to ‘Handshake’ and I’ve heard a lot of people have gotten internships off of there.
@@Recruits.Colorado yes from WGU. They give you free access to ‘Handshake’ and I’ve seen a lot of people get internships off of that.
Should i go to college for this career? Or is it not necessary
Burnout is why I stopped my education in cybersecurity. I'm seeing what my options are rn. I just don't wanna get bored
Short answer: Yes! The industry is worth getting into.
Where i can find resume template
Nope. The job market is dog poop and saturated at the entry level with bootcamp graduates and career changers. The experienced roles are usually very boring and extremely competitive.
I'm looking to get out.
Thanks for the honesty. As an artist with a knack for IT, the economy has not been favorable for artists/craftsmen, leading to a lot of career shifts. Which leads to immense competition in the entry roles. Have you considered starting your own private security consultant company?
People who get Cybersecurity Jobs without experience are strange. You have no experience and go to indeed or Linkdlen and you are selected among many candidates? If you do Not have experience in Cybersecurity, you get no job in Cybersecurity because even guys with bachelors or masters plus certifications but no experience, these guys are having a hard time finding a job. If you are a girl , like this one talking, she probably got a job in Cybersecurity because her boyfriend is the boss, She knows someone in the company. I mean something happened. Employers in 2024 are so picky and they want " experience" and Not certifications or degrees. Experience = internships, projects, Helpdesk jobs etc... you need to have something. Some people come here on TH-cam to lie or hiding what they really did to get a job in cybersecurity.
Exactly, better we have to do intership like 6 months
I'm a nurse. Got a cyber cert 2 years ago. Still no experience lol
My biggest recc would be to get technical projects on your resume when you start applying, that way you have the credentials (cert) plus technical experience, if you don't have your Security+ yet, that would be the one I recommend getting for anyone new to cyber.
I have a cyber beginner projects vid linked here: th-cam.com/video/zc7LTa9q2nI/w-d-xo.html Best of luck to you!
you can’t just get one cert and expect a job in cyber unfortunately
Keep in mind that cybersecurity in the grand scheme of the tech industry is not entry level, you won't just get thrown into an analyst role without any prior experience. Some people have certs (multiple) AND degrees and still won't qualify because of lack of experience.
Take on labs, projects, build a portfolio, etc. Or start at an entry level (a single cert won't guarantee entry level either) tech job and work your way up.
I'm almost willing to bet that it was a TH-camr who sold you the dream of "starting a job in cybersecurity in just 7 days without ANY experience!" I've seen quite a few of those, and it's unfortunate that they usually target people who don't even have a fundamental knowledge in IT.
I just reread your post and you said "still no experience." What are you doing to change that? How many labs have you done? How many hands-on courses have you taken since? Have to tried platforms like Try Hack Me or Hack the Box to build some skills? You gotta make it happen yourself.
Also. What exactly do you want to focus on in cybersecurity? It's a broad field with many specializations.
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Follow as many people as you can who are in IT or cybersecurity to get different perspectives. Besides Sandra, whom I think gives great advice , also follow the Unix Guy, Dr. Gerald Auger from Simply Cyber, Heath Adams aka The Cyber Mentor, John Hammond, David Bombal, Network Chuck, Mad Hat, Tiff In Tech, Black Hills Information Security and their training platform Antisyphon Training, Rana Khalil, Tib3rius, CrypotCat, Phillip Wylie, Neil Bridges, Vickie Li, Tech With Lucy, Nicole Enesse... just to name a few.
Listen to a podcast called Getting Into Infosec to hear some stories from people who transitioned into information security from completely unrelated fields.
Good luck, and don't give up!!
Same. Taking classes now to switch
It's understandable since any mistake in the cybersecurity can cost millions $.
If she's trying to sell her classes and sponsors , no shot she's gonna say it's still worth to get in. Entry level for cyber is hell , don't expect to get in just with certs or go straight into cybersec sector after college grad.
Bro all of yall talk about how to get a job in cyber, no experience (insert clickbait title). Ok once we get the job then what? What’s next?! No one is talking about what to do after you get the job with no experience
Work?
u couldve put another couple of sponsors
I know you have been asked this question before, but is cybersecurity hard?
Problem 1 disqualifies most ppl. Cybersecurity is not entry level
Burnout is real unforetunately. Need to use that vacation time wisely.
100%!
😂 Now that you mention your talking speed, I did have to slow you to 1-1.25x down from my usual 1.5-1.75x
OR work for a EU corp who often gives 3 weeks paid leave, just to keep you in line with the other workers and they don't have to think about who's who and who is and isn't getting proper leave time.
America as a culture wants to turn and burn as many people as it can, thinking they get better work. Just they forget how much work to takes for people to get into those positions in the first place which thanks to supply and demand, keeps wages higher for Cybersec when having proper worker numbers and leaves would have been enough to keep workers.
I honestly thought i had the video speed at 2x because they wasy you spoke on your video 😂😂😂😂
Start in IT then pivot to cybersecurity
Definitely a great path into cyber.
Alot of cybersecurity positions are being let go. AI is still about 10 yrs off for cybersecurity
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this💡
Great content but can you please speak slower. It's sometimes difficult to understand the eaten up words. Thanks.