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Certs don't get you 6 figures, but they definitely help you get your foot in the industry and land your first job, which can eventually lead to 6 figures.

I don’t need 6 figs right now, I’m not even expecting it this early. I just want a tie in the door. I’ll get to 6 figs soon enough 💪🏾

Im not in a Cybersecurity role… but I’m a Network Engineer II… with 0 certs, no college education, nada. I took a role as a Help Desk 6 years ago not knowing anything about IT. Went from Help Desk, Sys Admin I, Field Tech I, Field Tech II, Implementations Engineer (Worked on a ton of networking task here), and finally to Network Engineer II. Wanting to learn more and grow allowed me to move so fast, of course with the right opportunities. Work hard people, things wont happen overnight. The world is tough at the moment so best of luck to everyone.

Security + is pretty much a guarantee of 6 figures in a government contractor job

I got certs, re-taught the material. Last year I received my first security position and two days ago accepted my first 6 figure position. No college, happend about 2.5 years after I graduated high school

Keep God first and follow your dreams, don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do. Through Christ all things are possible you CAN do it

I don’t need six figures. I just want to work from home

6 figures is the new norm.

Man I’m trust trying to make anymore than $25 an hour

This has really pushed me even more , I’m in college for Cyber security Bachelors & I also have a cyber security analyst certification ❤️

I tell people getting a certification is like passing the written portion of the driving exam. It means you know what the steering wheel is, and what the turn signals are, but it doesn’t mean you can drive. Getting certs is very foundational knowledge, and you have to build your own systems, network, apps etc to show that you know you’re stuff. Especially when it comes to cyber security. Security means you need to protect something. Which means you need to know how things work, and most importantly how things break. You only learn those things be doing and putting in the work. If you’re not a curious person and/or don’t like putting in the work, tech is not for you. Things change every day, and if you’re not willing to stay on the beat, then you’ll be left behind quick.

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Thank you!!! People have to comprehend this …Cybersecurity and the whole entirety of tech require hands-on skills. Knowledge of concepts is cool but can you compile what you learned and facilitate a virtual or on-premise home network lab with security methodologies? For example, can you configure/deploy a firewall, EDR, IDS/IPS tools can you troubleshoot various endpoints, are you willing to read a plethora amount of documentation on the tools required and that’s like 30% of the task. IT is a lucrative field but it’s not a cash grab and should be respected just like any other notable industry

Those boot camps misleading people. That's why I'm gonna go hard for my bachelor's with two more years to go. I rather have the bachelor's and get some certs after.

I get that. But I busted my ass for over 10 years to barely cap out at $50,000. If you're telling me I can start a little higher than that and in 2-5 years get double? I get that you want to set realistic expectations. But where a lot of people see "omg you get paid 65k for 45 hours of work and you have to work really hard for 2-3 years before they let you get six figures" like that's slave labor. People like me who actually worked 60-80 hours for pennies, that sounds like heaven.

I made six figures straight out of my cybersecurity boot camp. This guy is knowledgeable but he’s a little bit of a hater. It’s all about how you sell yourself. Get your certs but also work on labs and build your hands on skills. I was overemployed making 220k fresh out my bootcamp. Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do. I do agree though it will be a TON of work. You have to grind hard af. But it is possible

Got Certs I’m cyber security and got a starting salary well over 100k for Security Architecture. It was a lot of fucking work though. Yeah I did it faster than going to college but holy shit the amount of concepts and work involved for getting those Certs is insane. You will be cramming hard and probably get super stressed but it’s so worth it. Going for my masters in a year!

You are correct about this video. Been in IT and currently a senior network analyst. Depends on the company you are working with. The jobs that will pay nearly a six figure salary are with government contractors or directly with the government as their funds are consistent and lot higher than private companies such as a local cyber security company in your city. Government has more security clearance and do require certs 100% of the time due to DoD requirements. Sadly, if you do the government route, you are stuck with folks who have no passion for what they do and there is a lack of creativity and employee engagement because government jobs in that class do not focus on employee - they focus on metrics and the processes ordered by a higher commission in your department. You get paid well, but I warn you that you will not get the same level of TLC from private companies that will take care of you. Your position can be replaced at anytime and are not worried they will lose a person. You dispensable in government sectors so I suggest you stay away from it UNLESS the company operates as a sole owner who has a government contract but the company also offers services to 3rd party. For the most part, Certs are just an HR checklist for private and corp. Most places hire based on experience. They call your previous employer and validate your experience and the position and that is it.

He speaks facts but also do what works for you. A certification just might advance your chances but you have to know where in the vast field of IT you want to pursue

I've got 4 years of IT experience (2 of them on HelpDesk, 2 as a Security Analyst). If I didn't have my certifications, I would not have gotten to this position/salary this quickly. No way. Certs are absolutely worth it if you're young and want to shoot past the competition.

That’s with any career. The training & certs will only do so much for you. They can get you in the door. But the “real certification” is having real world experience.

I signed up for Google Certification and got a 6fig CS job 1 month into program. For a major company in Medical Field.

This is from my experience. As an imigrant I came to the US at the age of 17. Went back to college at the age of 23. Took me 6 years to get my bachelors while working on the side as a cameraman / car detailer / studio tech and volunteering for cyber patriots. Got my cert before graduating (sec+) found sec+ useless in my situation. Got my ISC^2 assoc cert since i dont have 4 years of experience (4 years since I have a degree, but its normally 5). Got a job as a tech... was never able to use my education because of how the company operated. Didnt like said company because there were certain policies and sop that I ddnt personally agree with.. so I quit. Pay was pretty good, but doesnt feel satisfying. Bottom line is, I love cyber and I dont mind not earning a lot of money, as long as I get to work with like minded individuals. That being said, I decided to join the military. To be in this field, youll get burned out real quick if you dont get genuine satisfaction doing what youre doing and believing something you dont 100% agree with. Money is jusy money guys. If anything its just allowance to get you new toys to play with. 😂 If you want certs that actually matter, get a starter cert, get a job. Show your worth, then get sponsored to get GIAC certs.

I don’t want six figures right now😂 I just need a damn job lol

You’re awesome dude, thank you for being real. It’s not what people want to hear and that’s why so many content creators will follow that “THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE MILLIONS WITH 2 CERTIFICATES” bs cuz that’s what people wanna hear so they get views. But you out here being real and actually caring. Cuz that’s what I want to hear, I know I’m not getting 6 figs on the jump, I just wanna learn what the path might look like for me to get there some day. Cuz some days I feel like I barely know if I’m starting right.❤🤘🏻

Get those certifications. Then get that job. Then put in that work, and make solid connections. I'm talking about going above and beyond and treating people with respect. A six figure salary is great, but if your don't like the job/place you working at for that salary then it won't be worth it at all.

The key to making six figs is know your worth and be aggressive in salry negotiations.

I started in Jan 2022 and make 6 figures, different strokes for different folks, but I did put a lot of work in for sure.

Spot on, if you’re reading this he’s not lying

Ngl i’m only doing it just because I feel like I can make money but I’m glad that you just keeping 💯. Are used to think that way but now I just feel like it can turn into a passion that I’ll eventually just grow and learn in.

I’m so glad you bring this up! I’m excited when I see people take charge of their career and make a big transition into IT. But I have to admit that sometimes I get offended when people brag about these big salaries without being real about the fact that that’s often not where you start. AND neglect the fact that you’ll need to have a lot more knowledge than just cybersecurity to truly succeed. It’s like a slap in the face to people who’ve put in over 10 years of experience in all different areas of IT to get to that point. Often it’s having in-depth knowledge about about several areas beyond cybersecurity like networking, coding, databases and DevOps is what positions you best for those higher salaries. Yeah anybody can get there. But it don’t just come like that.

I stay saying this to my teenage niece. She think it's going to be easy. It's not going to be that easy. Nothing in life worth getting is going to be easy..

Nah you can hit 75 to 150 k in cyber security but after taxes is where you lose money

Life isn't always about money. You need Christ 1st and then these things can be added onto you if it's in the father's will.

Better than being a valet driver the rest of my life ngl.

I am coming from the health insurance industry, Working on my Bachelor’s in Business, 0 certifications. I was interviewed & hired in 15 minutes with a home security company. I’m super excited 😆

I'd be thankful for an entry-level job

It’s enough to get you into the door especially if you’re new to the industry and actually want to learn technical skills, as long as you know the basic fundamentals & got a little of hands on experience that lets you know what your getting yourself into you can definitely land a job whether as an IT specialist or a entry level analyst. Cybersecurity is a field for people that actually want to actively learn doesn’t matter how experienced you are nobody is perfect it’s a field where you always have to constantly learn and stay aware even if you don’t know everything you always have a solid team that will help you everyone’s journey is different. If someone thinks they’re going to land a six figure job right out the gate just by a certificate they are delusional probably $60k-$70k max if your just starting off but if you feel as if you’ve developed the skills & you’re confident then I’d say it’s time to look for a different organization that will pay you more.

The cert doesn't get you 6figs but, no cert gets you nothing. It's a starting point &I think folks know that

Biggest misconception is high pay right out the gate for anything

Security + won't get you 6 figures but if you pair that up with a Top Security Clearance WHEW

100k is the new 50k with inflation and governments spending our money overseas.

Not in the cyber security field but from my work experience you have to find a situation that you fit into to be successful.

I agree in a way HoW ever the start of pay it’s very Good compared to some other jobs . From what I Heard .

I don't care if about not starting at 6 figures. I'm getting the heck out of the trucking industry. I love life and my I value my family time wholeheartedly.

As someone who has been in cyber security for 8 years I feel like this video is extremely unnecessary

If you are getting out of the military go through vet tech and get your certs you won’t regret it

Bruh! Thank you for speaking on this....bc a bunch of KZfaq creators are pushing thios narrative that if you do a 6wk bootcamp or get a cert they gone make 6 figures right away. Smh! It's a process and takes time. Plus, it depends on your experience as well.

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I agree with this but I still recommend getting certs or a degree . Whichever u want . From my experience I didn’t get a cert and just started making big bucks I got a decent job , then from there I worked my way up. The certs show you’re qualified but that’s not the only thing they look at experience matters too. It’s competitive also some ppl have degrees to increase earning potential but then on the other hand I know ppl with no certs no college degree who got a help desk job. Then field tech And evolved to network engineer system admin and etc… so honestly there’s a lot of routes to go and not everything will work for everyone. Different routes will work for different people

You only get 6 figures when your experienced

In South Africa working for an American company will get you 6 figures in entry level, gotta love exchange rates 😂

Thanks for the reality check! ❤

A degree and certs are tools to get you on the ground floor or maybe 1st or 2nd but time and experience and hard work will take you to the top

Not always, but it does happen. But you have to find the right opportunity and be able to sell yourself

Absolutely both my parents are IT and they worded like this the certs get you to the dance 💃 the degree gets you past the red ropes and the experience keeps you there

I appreciate you being realistic as opposed to many youtubers. Certs got my foot in the door, but now I'm getting a degree to move up.

False information…if you know who you NEED TO KNOW your doors will align & the universe will give you what’s needed never wanted. Don’t let educated opinions discourage nobody either everyone is worth more than 6 figures, remember mind over matter & may everyone be successful in their future careers #PeaceNLoveAse

Bro your “common man” exactly what I am talking about😂😂 Im just building my foundational knowledge with certs in cyber security and I know for a fact once I get hired, nobody will through me six figures in my face. It is a good starting salary for sure but to make the big bags you need to be focused and specialized. No one pays you six figures because of a sec+ cert😂

This is very true. I attended a cybersecurity bootcamp with high hopes of getting a job in cybersecurity. It is not as easy as they advertise.

Speaking 100% brutal fact of the market bro!! Personally having similar kind of experience , after having numerous certifications, years of experience , still not getting recognised and not receiving what i supposed to get. May be i am just lacking with the luck which i have seen for the people who have literally worked little , and seriously not having thorough knowledge but being lucky they're working with big firm woth hefty package😐🤐

This is man is not lying. For the majority of people certs do not get you 6 figures. Count your blessings if you do make it

I’m fine with five figures as long as it’s in the 80-90k range. Hell I’d be ok with 99k lol. I’ll be living pretty good with that. Don’t have to have six figures to have a decent living

No lie, I’m just looking for somewhere to start? I don’t need to make 6 figures, I just want to learn it at a decent starting wage

I just need what’s needed to get in those doors . Your drive & ambition will lead to 6 figures.

There's a whole lot of capping in some of these comments. But do you. Lying to people or phrasing your experience in specific ways to make it seem like you did it further hurts people's chances. A Sec+ without any IT experience is worthless. However, you can connect with your current employers' IT teams, volunteer to come on projects, and ask to shadow people. Build relationships and provide impact, and when opportunities present themselves, they will think of or at least connect you with those who can align you with what you want to do.

I'm not even trying to start at 6 figures. I just want to make more than I make now.

😅😂 thank you . I needed this lol

No company is going to let yo7 on a router or switch just like that! He telling to truth.

Thank you for telling us the truth

If you put the work in and build up your skills, adding certs can help you get into tech, also it can act as a replacement if you don't have a degree.

He don’t know what he takin about.

Dude is like cdl industry you not gonna get those numbers as soon you pass the cdl but will get your feet on the industry and eventually get up there.

A lot of age discrimination in this field. If you're over 50 forget about it

Most incomprehensible career advice ever seen

That’s how I got it. Straight up

You can’t deter me bro 😂 I’m gonna earn 6 figures in a short space of time no matter what anyone says and my short I mean in less than 2 years of certification. And I will definitely bookmark, highlight, screen shoot this comment just to hold myself accountable. I’m a hustler’s hustler, not even born in America and I’ve come a far way in 4 years. Watch me cook!

Yeah. Nobody ever factors in that there are people already in the field trying to get to those 6 figure salaries. So as somebody with just a cert you gotta grind 1000x harder to get there.

Don’t trust anyone who blinks 5 times every 2 seconds

Listen to this guy, if you dont become a master at something, you wont make 6 figures. Theres people out there selling pipe dreams. If someone ask you to spend 10k for a course, its fake.

Already Graduated HS and after that I didn’t know what to do tbh it was so many things in my mind like Eletrician real estate but I’m not going to say I’m smart but For this CS I will sacrifice for it, and study and work and get all the knowledge basics of it, and Get a Home remote Job Just Trust have to The Process ⌚️📈 ⌛️

Depends. 6 figures in NYC and dc is basically middle class so it’s not as big of a flex over here 😂

I’m sure it’s just like with anything in life

Thank you for your honesty.

Currently an IT student at my community college, Im looking to do an apprenticeship.

Hahahaha your face says it all. The audacity of these people. 😂😂😂 6 figure earners are worth 6 figures. Sure education is a factor (obvi) but it’s got nothing on EXPERIENCE. *Nuff Said*

I got a cert and they put me right at help desk 😂...but I'm learning so much at help desk and I was put on somd security projects to enhance my skillset.

You have to work your way up as you gain knowledge and experience

I've worked in technology for years with a college degree. It takes time and experience. You need knowledge and experience

It ain’t got shit to do with 6 figures it’s about moving to a field to where your getting more money than you were before bc most ppl aren’t making over 50-60k a year doing back breaking labor and working 60 hours a day. Don’t steer ppl away just because it takes “hard work” What’s worth having that’s NOT worth working hard for…..? Encourage, don’t discourage. ✌🏾

You can’t just say you wanna work hard You have to commit to lifestyle changes that allow you to be able to to the work

Facts…something you usually don’t see in this space.

You have to ask yourself. Are you productive enough for 100k and why should they hire you for that bracket of money? You're not the only one with a certificate.

I would not expect to get a high salary right out of school. However, I would like to be in a job that offers future financial opportunities for the hard work I put in.

Most of the time you can’t even get a high five figure salary with those. It’s about real world experience.

I worked with a guy that took a help desk job that was WAY BELOW his skill set. It gave him the opportunity to show everything else he could do. You need to get in the door first in a lot of cases. A cert isnt a magic pass to the exact job and salary you want, an opening can be though.

I’m doing it because I’m tired of working in warehouses and outside in all weather conditions 😅😂😂😂😂 sure I would love 6 figures but that’s not my main goal.

I swear in next Thursday as a 17c after AIT you'll get 78 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available for a Cyber Operations Specialist the pay is 85 to 95k a year in the army I can only imagine the Civilian pay

Im not in cyber security although my goal is to be a cloud security engineer, I am struggling with landing a jr role because 1. I dont have a certification, and 2. Security clearance