You was spitting game in this video ❤️. I decided to pursue 'Digital network exploitation analyst.' I'm going to put 110% into this. I really want to get paid the big bucks. I know you said you shouldn't do it for the money, but after working hard labor. Studying and applying myself mentally for a "boring job at times" isn't so bad lol.

this was completely spot on! thank you

Finally someone with truthful and honest advice. Straight to the point as well! Great information

This is an awesome video - thank you for this and your other content. Keep up the good work :)

I wanted to thank you for your videos and all the information you share, I'm from Costa Rica and I've been following your channel for several of months now, since I decided I wanted to pursue a career in cybersecurity I've been following your suggestions, training recommendations, projects, how to make a CV, etc... and I was able to obtain my first job in cybersecurity without any experience, I was hired as a vulnerability assessment engineer thanks to your guidance.

some great advice here . Thanks for this video

Thank You. Very helpful!

thanks for the advice, i'm interested in gettting into the IT industry and your suggestions helped me narrow down my path.

As a senior C.S. Major looking more into cybersecurity, this was an extremely informative video. Thank you for all of the helpful tips and advice!

Thank you for this information. It's very helpful!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

Thankyou sir, really appreciate your work, keep going, this video opened my eyes 🙏💗

Thank you so much. You are an inspiration ❤

This channel is totally underrated. Thank you for all the valuable insights!

Great video, thank you for the advice. 🙏

thanks just straight to the point

My friend's husband works in IT and said pretty much the same things. He has a lot of experience in different parts of his career, and just like you, was very upfront about things "in the real world". I started with simple questions, told him about what I enjoy and what I loved about my last job, and I realized that a lot of what I do is critical thinking and problem solving. I learned that I was a pretty meticulous, attentive to detail and inventive. I wasn't so intimidated by this career field anymore, and it actually made me want to step into learning about cyber security. I highly recommend just asking someone who is in the field/related field or simply requesting some time to speak to an employer about this type of position. You also get a feel for how your potential boss would be like, too.

Very informative thank you!

brother your videos are amazing!

Great video thanks for the link 👍

Really interesting video, thank you.

Very good thanks for the tipps, I'm literally absorbing this information

thanks for sharing information with us sir! in my country, unfortunately, people are not friendly and willing to share information with others. yes i live in Romania, yes it sucks!

Thanks for the video! My BS and MS are in business, but I'm thinking of doing the MS Cyber security at WGU.

Thank you for this video.

hello I've been interested in cyber security for a bit now and just started to take action with signing up for community college for a degree in cyber security. I have just been taken time off from school for a bit now and still very young and felt like this field has been most interesting and to catch my eye since looking for an actual career. I've been watching what I can on KZfaq and taking as much notes as possible I like all the videos I've seen on your channel! thank you for all the info😁

Thank you!

I agree with all you have said. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I just subscribed and hope to interact with other like-minded people.

Hey thanks for the video, I liked and subbed. I just turned 30 few months ago, currently have a Associates Degree in Visual Arts which I know is untrelated, Comptia A+, just got Sec +, and now working on my Network+. The role as a Printer/copier field technician makes up the majority of my work experience (7 years as one). I moved on from that once I had a change in health which limited my ability to travel/drive. I work as a server test technician now which sounds like a lot to do with IT, but really is just running a script which tests to see if equipment will fail under stress. The job gives me lots of down time to study for certs though, recently got my a+ and Sec+. When you turn 30 you definitely feel older and like you have to get your life somewhat together. 😂 Goals start to feel bit further out of reach everyday. My next step would be to get a degree in Computer Science or Cybersec @ WGU since some of my credits would count towards it and that online university is pretty affordable . Any advice? thanks!

Thank you very much.

Sir it helped me a lot I’m just done with my graduation and i have some backlogs in that mean time I’m thinking of web development and will move on to cybersecurity once clearing my backlog

Very informative!

I have a Degree in Computer Engineering and will finish in 2 semesters a Master in Cybersecurity, but I'm worried to never get a job because of the lack of EXP and my age (all job offers I see are asking for Juniors or at least 1 year of EXP). I'm less stressed now after watching this video because I see that I already have "some" EXP when working in IT, such as password reset, patch installation or problem solving developed on customer service positions.

Hi there UnixGuy, Towards the end of the video you mentioned something that caught my attention. You said some of the best jobs you've had been through networking. Does working in cybersecurity come with the expectation of working for many different companies? I know in another video you mentioned getting experience in all fields is important. Does one switch companies a lot in this industry?

I'm about to start a Cybersecurity boot camp next month where at the end I'll have the knowledge to take the CompTIA CySA+ exam. If I pass that, I plan on studying for the security+ exam. Thanks for this video!!

Thanks for great content! Just found you channel and I'm really happy I did! I was wondering what you'd recommend me to do: I live in Norway, studying IT and Management first year(its a new degree that came out this year). I have always been interested in cybersecurity and I watch free courses in the cyber security field (CCNA and security+ for now). Although I'm not planning to get the certs right away, I want the knowledge they offer, because I hope to get a job in the cyber-sec world, and be ready when for it when the times comes. Do you have advice for somebody like me who likes getting broad knowledge of different things instead of deep dive in 1 or 2 areas? Is this a good habit to begin with? Is finding an internship the "best way" to start a career, and also, how much knowledge is "enough" to start working?

Hey ,I am from INDIA this is your second video. I am watching it First was CCNA is not important I want to switch my job to cyber security I have done certification CEH and I am working Network engineer this video helps me a lot thanks.

This is so inspiring

Bro just thank you! Without you i was going to learn ccna and have a long route to achieve my goal, now i will start with security+ then learning what i need along the way, thank you again, really appreciate it. ❤️

Thank you sir

Thank you for answering my biggest question in the first ten seconds...able to work from home. What kind of jobs in the field are the most compatible for WFH? Either partially or full-time?

Im 17 but Im interested in this field of work because I want to just make more money in general and get my family out of poverty and buy my parents and siblings luxuries that are a necessity

Hi and thank you for this valuable information, Question: do I need to know how to code? I have one more year to finish BAS with concentration in cybersecurity but we only took one class that covers some basic coding

As a former cyber security specialist, it's not a very fun job. Most of the time you'll be helping people reset their passwords and do other basic shit like that, but if you don't want to move all day it's a good job for you. I just couldn't stand being at home all day and had to find something better for me, so if you're an active guy don't even think about looking for this position because you will dread this job.

I'm very happy to have found your channel UnixGuy. I will be paying close attention to your channel buddy. You definitely have a new subscriber in me. Thank you so much...

Thank you for this Video. This will definitely help me to get somewhere i wanted. I had 6 years of experience in Networking ( CCNA & CCNP switching certified back then but expired now) after that i had a career break for almost 8 years now to take care of my family .Now I want to get back to workforce but am stuck where & how to restart. Can i consider my experience for cybersecurity prerequisites & go ahead to do security+ certification? Is that the best path I can follow to get back to workforce? I have bachelors in computer science & masters in system engg. if that helps. please advice. TIA.

Thank you very much for your vedios, I find you very helpful. 🙏

Thanks Unix for the honest advice. Question? Will a AA degree in cybersecurity be enough or will I have to go all the way for the bachelor? Ty!

Invaluable advice for a novice in the field of cybersecurity

I’m a computer science student (Junior) with a little bit of knowledge in C/C++ and Python. I’ve been looking into Cybersecurity for quite a bit but I don’t really know where to go since I’m a CS major with zero IT/Cybersecurity knowledge. Do you have any suggestions? So I can figure things out a bit? Thank you.

Hey, I'm currently a year 12 student and looking to get into CS as a job but I'm still on the fence about either picking a Bachelor of Computer Science Majoring in Cyber Security & Networking OR a Bachelor of Cyber Security do you have any advice and keep in mind I would want to get into the penetration testing side of things hopefully in the future.

Hey do i need to go to university to get into this field or those specific certificates you have mentioned in other videos is enough to get into the field? I dont have enough money to do degrees and stuff so what should i do?

Thanks for the videos Unix. I am currently a Software test engineer and thinking of moving into cybersecurity. what I would like to know is what is the day to day of cyber security like, and how do I leverage my current skills and experience into cybersecurity experience.

Hello UnixGuy, Not sure if you will see this but I just recently earned my Security+ this Saturday. I have over 9yrs of IT experience, hardware repair, help desk and field IT where I have learned a lot and continue to learn. I want to make the transition into incident and response type of role were protecting an organization's systems, network and data are part of the work required. What type of entry roles would you suggest given my experience and hunger to keep growing in this field. Thank you!

6:57 sir, as you have mentioned that sec+ is a good certification to start with, but can you tell me the major difference between sec+ and network+ ?? I mean, if we wanna go in GRC then sec+ would be beneficial and if we go in penetration testing then net+ would be beneficial right? Correct me if I'm wrong!

I am at the stage of choosing a vocational path. i have no technical education. I am 30 and I work as a 2nd line IT support specialist (Service Desk) I would like to do some certifications. What to choose? Should I go in the direction of data analytics (sql, power BI, python) or in the direction of cloud administrator/architect? Where it's easier to get remote work (I'm not located in the usa). would appreciate any guidance from you.

Hi I'm BS CS student (5th semester ).Quite some experience in bug hunting. Any Suggestion or Advice :) That would be great. Like a roadmap or something that can help covering preparation for Certificates. Thanks

I’m trying to figure out if I should do certificate path for security analyst jobs or go the wgu degree route? Any insight on this?

How do I get better at IT? I already have my A+, N+, Sec+. No actual work experience. Only class. Thanks for all the info.

Hello I really appreciate the contents of the video really opened up my eyes. I graduated university last year and got lucky in getting the opportunity to study cyber security and forensics couse in the UK. I currently do a 24X7 junior engineer which is not cyber security related. It does have some aspects such as working with firewalls, azure, office 365. My question is my friend will I be able to progress without a certificates, since the only one I have is a aws cloud certificate. Or can I use the knowledge I have gained in the company to progress. Kind regards

Thank u

What do you think about the cisco free cyber security course? Is it worth doing because it is some 70-100 hrs course

I just got the CC cert. What should I do next? I'm currently in IT. I' m a Network Analyst been in this position for a couple of years. Previously came from Desktop Support I just don't have any Security experience.

So I work at Walmart and have the opportunity to get a degree 100% paid for, already approved and have my transcripts sent in. Looking at a BS in Cybersecurity starting end of November, is there anything else I should be doing while I take my classes?

Hello Unixguy, I have been interested in cyber security for a while and just started research into the field and how to get into it. I currently don't have any experience in the field but have other experience from customer service to military police and being a Auto Technician. I have an associates in an unrelated field but was thinking about going back and doing another 2 year program for cyber security. Here's my question. Should I go back to school for that program or should I just start focusing on completing certs and finding an entry level job in the field? (Switching careers at this point in life has proven to be very difficult, with family and responsibilities to think about.) Any advice would be greatly appreciated and I have been enjoying the videos very much, thank you.

I graduated in computer engineering last 2014 and doesn’t have any experience in the field. What should I do to get into cyber security?

I have a bachelor's in psychology and I'm doing an associate's degree in cyber security. Currently working on my CompTIA security +. With an additional Portfolio of projects and a polished resume, do you think it's appealing enough? Most jobs out there ask for 3-5 years of experience and I'm worried about being able to find a starting point.

sir , firstly i completed python django after that networking and cloud computing now i am studying penetration testing which one i will choose

Hey bro, i got my ccna, and i have two choices which are Cloud or Cybersecurity. Which one u would advise? If i go to cyber, getting sec+ is good start?

I worked in datacenters as an operations technician for 9 years and I'm 28, I got Security + and half way done with study materials for the. ISC2 SSCP. What should I look for next? CCNA? for a bit more background on networking? My father has been in the networking branch of IT for 24 years and has his CCIE so I have a coach if need be!

Hello, I currently have my bachelors degree in another field of study. I now want to enter into cybersecurity and have enrolled in a community college to get an associates degree in cyber security. The college does offer a work development course which is the certificate option. Its more hands on focused on what you will experience at the job. I felt comfortable getting an associates because I think it will hold more credibility than a certificate. Also, I already have a bachelors and it did not make sense to go through 4 years of school again when I could be done in 1 year. Please what is your take on this? Thank you.

Where can I take the course? If I pay for the exam on the comptia site do I also get training alongside or it’s just the exam? I’m a bit confused

If I wish to be a Cyber Forensic Investigator, will taking OSCP cert be useful? As my course provides the 1st try for free.

aiming for a CyberSec career path is Linux+ & Sec+ of CompTIA valuable? I'm still in college MIS, Management Information System a bachelor's degree program.

Hi UnixGuy, I just turned 36 and have 10 years experience in IT support. I have a Computer science degree. I am thinking of getting a cyber security cert and change roles. What's your advice for me.

Thanks for the video you have opened my mind Am doing Bachelor's of science in computer networking and cyber security but i no where to get career guidance from Thanks so much

Hello, I'm really confused and stuck on what my path should be. Many people on reddit and my mentor as well as other people have told me that a Computer Science degree is more versatile and a preferred option than a Cybersecurity degree. My ultimate goal is wanting to work in the Cybersecurity industry but I want to get more information. Right now I'm stuck between whether I should stay in my current school majoring in computer science or transfer to a nearby school that has a major in cybersecurity and start from there. The thing is Computer Science is very hard and the classes im in right now is a weedout class. I don't expect cybersecurity to be easy but perhaps it won't be as hard or complex or rather code intense as CS.

I've been watching your videos recently and I have to say I greatly appreciate the advice and tips you provide. I think they're all golden and valuable. Reason I starting looking around cybersecurity was because my wife wanted to shift into a career that would give her flexibility to work from home and at the same time pay well. She's coming from the medical field (nurse). Do you see a path to cybersecurity for her and is taking the online courses and certifications be sufficient for her. Thanks and keep it up!

What about private colleges that offer Cybersecurity Analyst programs? There's one where I live called Willis College. I'm just worried that it'd be difficult.

Thank you for the hard work and effort making these videos. I’m 48 and I have worked in IT for the last 20 years. I’ve held positions as a NOC technician, Cisco UC Administrator, and I’m currently a Technical Account Manager for a UCaaS company. I have a SIP cert, ITIL, and Network + certification. However, I don’t have a degree. I’m looking to change change my career over to cybersecurity. Do you think my lack of a degree and my age will hinder my chances of getting into the cybersecurity field?

Hello! I am working on my Google Cybersecurity Cert now. I currently have 10 years experience in anti money laundering for a few large US banks. I want to get into digital forensics. Should I focus on a digital forensics cert after my Google Cert? I am really trying hard to get out of AML and into cybersecurity but nervous I will have a hard time getting a job. Any guidance is appreciated!

I am enrolled currently in online college at SNHU for Cybersecurity. I am 20 with personal experience with troubleshooting problems in my own devices with different set ups. Practiced with rdp and recently using VMs to try linux. I have a good knowledge and was thinking about A+, Network+, Security+ but my budget and your videos say to try the new Google Cybersecurity professional cert. I don’t have work experience with IT but i just finished my resume and am starting to apply for jobs. Any suggestions on further steps or different advice with college/certifications?

Hey Nathan! Hope you are doing well. I’m from Toronto and have a finance background in education and work. I have done bachelors and pg diploma and have 5 years of work experience in operations. But I'm not satisfied in terms of learning and growth aspects and have not been able to test my capabilities and true potential in current and previous roles and wish to do something more challenging. Also, I have always had interest into cyber crimes and related fields whenever I heard about it from people around me. So, now seeing the boom, I wish to purse and grow in this field. But I don’t know where to start from and for a guy like me who doesn’t have any tech background has no idea on what to do. I have genuine interest in this field and am ready to put efforts and all the hard work needed. So, can you please guide me on this? As I think this is the right time in my life to pursue something which I wanna do for the rest of my life. Thanks!

Hi Unix Guy I currently work as ETL developer and I wanted to switch to Cyber. i have completed my masters in cyber with the following courses Networking, Computer Security, Unix Administration, Operating Systems, Ethical Hacking, Windows Administration ,Threat Hunting and Incidents, Cyber Forensics, Memory Forensics, Cryptography and Data Security, AI and Cybersecurity but my main problem is I dont know which field or position to apply for. I am kind of jack of all trade person. its always hard for me to choose something as I want to try everything. is there an advice for me?

Hello! Thanks for this information. I’ve been interested in cybersecurity for a little while, but I am not sure which field I should get into. I was actually looking into going to WGU, however after watching this video I’m wondering if I should just do certs? I have my MBA and my undergrad is in criminology. What would you suggest?

Please make a video on how to start interacting with people and what to ask them about building our career pleasee

Hi Nathan, I have just started my Cybersecurity management degree and I am interested in landing a job as soon as I graduate, I have applied for some summer Internships and have also started doing some fundamental, beginner courses ranging from IBM, LinkedIn learning and other various resources regarding cybersecurity, is there anything that you would suggest I do on top of what I am attempting to do as of right now as I still have 4 years ahead until I complete the degree, thank you!

Is 49 to old to get in cybersecurity or do you have any suggestions for someone my age for as a new career change. What can I do in IT at my age?

Hi Unix Guy!! Great videos brother. I have +4 Years of Experience in the IT industry as a Technical support Engineer with a bachelor's degree and trying to break an ICE in cyber security. Would you suggest an online master's or an offline master's degree in cyber security and can you please suggest a university in Dubai for an affordable price?

Is WGU a good place to get an online degree in cyber security? Any others to recommend for online? Thanks!

Hello! I am 19. Currently studying Diploma of Commerce in Curtin College leading to Bachelor's of Business Administration. I haven’t chosen my major yet but I am interested in Cybersecurity. My question is what major will be best for me and is cyber Security really a hard major to do?

Hey UnixGuy! Thank you for being a mentor to all of us who want to pursue a career in cyber security with all your knowledge and advice! Your videos are super informative and helpful! I live in Europe and i have completed my Computer Science undergraduate degree some months ago. I have no certifications though. Right now i am applying to some junior level Cyber Security jobs like Level 1 Security Analyst (I believe this job would be a good start on the field, would you agree?) and so on, but with little success. I have no working experience on the field, other than a 3 month long internship and maybe my thesis (if that is considered as experience) that was on securing a home network with a Firewall (configuration, application, etc.) and testing the environment. So I would like to ask you: Would you advise me to apply to entry level jobs that do not exactly relate to cyber security but are close to it, like a junior network admin or a junior system admin? Or would you advise me to keep applying for any cyber security job that might be uploaded in the next days? Thanks in advance!!

Hey! About the degrees, it's enough a 3 years degree (bachelor) or better a 5 years degree (master)?

Bro please can you tell how is The RedTeam Blueprint course by The RedTeam Nation named organisation and is it good for beginners?

Hi unixguy. Recently watched your videos. Impressed it very much. I am in UK. I am 36 years old. I am a home maker. I have completed my diploma in computer technology 3years course and did my graduation in computer applications. Eagerly waiting to restart my career in IT after 7 years gap. Can I do the certification in cyber security ? Is it enough for start the basic level job in cyber security Or do I need to take master degree in cyber security? Please guide me. Thanks.

Can you get into this realistically without a degree? I see you said some companies will accept no degrees. Im 37 lookin to change careers. I’m really interested in getting into cybersecurity but I’d like to get into if I don’t have to go to college and get a degree.I’m pretty knowledgeable in basic it and I feel like if I can get courses and whatnot to really hone in the skill I would thrive in the field. ISA/QSA and soc analysist are all positions I’m specially interested in.

I have bachelors degree in computer science and information technology. How should i start my journey into cyber security?

are u think the bootcamp only will be enough with some knowledge ?

Any advice for 40 yr old construction workers getting a degree in IT? My resume has managerial and supervisory experience, but otherwise a bunch of meat head stuff, trying to break into the tech field before I get my degree, a degree with 0 experience, and being in my 40s almost seems like a 60,000$ nightmare.

Hey Nathan I have been in sales for years and even owned my own business briefly. I have started going back to school for an I.t and currently work for a large telecommunications company in sales. I planned on getting an a.a in I.t and then following up with a few certifications. Is an A.A sufficient enough? I don’t want to do a full 4 years