Wish I can print this comment and show it to everyone, specially those struggling to get their first role and think it’s all doom and gloom! My linkedin is private ans i dont even put any experience on it because like you said, it’s a daily thing with job offers and i dont even want them well done my friend!!

😂 Mann that is AWESOME!!! 💯💯💯 I can’t wait to get where you are!!!

Congrats mate, what an exciting news!! Enjoy your time as a security analyst, you’re journey has just begun! lots of learning and fun are ahead of you 🎉

Great stuff. What did you do to get the gig?

What certifications did you get and experience did you have before landing the job?

how long it took you to become security analyst

@@tucoramirez6058 In chronological order: I took the Net+ in March 2022, then got a job as IT Support in April, stayed there for 1 year but before closing 1-year cycle, I was fortunate enough to be able to study even from work since it was really slow pace, so I took advantage of it and studied for the Sec+. After I passed, I waited until I was close to 1 year just to finish the circle and started applying for Jr. Cyber positions. I got it on the second attempt (didn’t imagine it would be that quick, that’s why I started applying a little before 1-year cycle cause I thought it would take me like 4 months to break into cybersecurity). The whole process from the first interview to my first day took about a month. I was gonna make 1 year at my previous job on the 11th this month. It didn’t even happen. But that’s fine I’ll still consider 1 year (from April to April so)… 😅🙂 [Edit] Oh, after I passed Sec+, I started practicing and focus on TryHackMe heavily. Ended up getting top 3%. I put that on my resume. Im also doing school part time, so all that together may have helped a little. You can find me through this nickname on TryHackMe.

you got this 👏🏻

yep pretty much!

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thank Amber! I know what you mean, I see so many of those videos and it’s really annoying to see. Good luck with your journey 🤞🏻

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@@rolex_gaming2958 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q82Ppdia2Kq5iJc.html

glad to hear it my friend, thats what im here for

Can I learn cs without an Institute? Only from KZfaq?

congrats on the career change! that’s a massive step - you made it happen. With your mindset you will do really well I have no doubt 👏🏻

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Good luck 👏🏻👏🏻

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed and it seems we’re on the same page :)

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That’s awesome, go smash those certs 🫡

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congrats Kamran!! Make sure to upskill with the certs that I recommend here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erh6nMZp26nTlHk.html

Do you mind me asking what income range you got hired at being an entry-level cybersecurity Analyst? I'm considering getting into this. it would be a complete career change as I am currently a self employed handyman.

@@Painfulwhale360 depeneds on many factors, most of the tine is on the lower end but it goes up really quickly when u have some experience

Good day Sir/Madam, I was wondering what was your experience like studying cyber security and what courses you took to earn your degree in that field. I am currently doing associate degree but, I am contemplating whether to be cyber analyst or cyber security?

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so glad to hear it 👏🏻👏🏻

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you’re welcome Ali :)

Hey Jon, I totally understand and if you have a knack for management then you’ll do well, there is a ‘serious’ shortage of GOOD managers who also have technical knowledge :)

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@@rolex_gaming2958 yes thats the roadmap: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q82Ppdia2Kq5iJc.html

my son in law starting his carrier as a cyber security analyst trainee now, i am from india

exactly! that’s a mindset of a winner

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not being distracted is a super power in this day and age 🫡

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glad you found it helpful Octavious

hey mate, good luck! Start here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLdI5VHN89i7X932iFp7-M30FM9J8QHqOk

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you are overthinking things! You can get very good in a year or two, but a being a world-class expert takes time. Mastery of anything takes time my friend. My next video is about the effects of AI on cyber security, stay tuned!

@@UnixGuy Can't wait for that upload, thanks for the reply! Also would you consider getting the Google Professional Cybersecurity certification a good start?

@@ghennyd kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLJ5iMupnpuxc4k.html

I just got SEC+ at 32 years old and looking for a decent paying entry level cyber job too on a navy base. You’re still very young so don’t worry, and good luck 👍🏼

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thanks Allan 🫡

The message in this video is pretty much what will get you a promotion. Think about it, if you focus on nurturing and growing your skills, and being a world class associate analyst, the promotion will come. Be great at what you do and money/promotions will follow

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so happy to hear it! keep kicking goals 👏🏻

@@UnixGuy yess, after i finish the google cybersecurity certificate im aiming for A+!

@@titusiberian I would usually advice against A+, Watch this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qK9_qdabnNCmpYU.html then watch this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erh6nMZp26nTlHk.html

@@UnixGuy ooh i've probably mistaken the A+ for the compti sec+, but still (if i can) I'll try to skip it. Keep up the videos! And thanks too for the time you invest in answering comments 💪

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Hi Owais, there are no dedicated blockchain security roles :)

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hey mate, you will need to do the certs to get the job, the job later will pay off for itself. Here are cheap certs that you can do: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbhoesKHzpumYYk.htmlsi=gbIiBgaZ4TQn7E0E the solution is to save up money to pay for certs!

hi Thiam, the title ‘security analyst’ can mean many things, it can be risk/GRC focused or technical focused. Also each bank is different, there is no standard ‘pathway’ but generally speakinf a security analyst can progress to become a senior analyst. Most analyst choose to remain technical so they become principal analyst for example or a tech lead, others choose to move to management/people leadership roles. Here’s an older video I made about the ‘technical analyst roles’: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftWYfLyUs8rDhoE.html

Hi Shydra, MBA is a controversial topic, I went to business school (really highly rated one) but I can’t say I learned much to be honest. It can help but it’s really expensive and I dont think the return on investment is there. Some people use it to pivot to consulting. Your best bet is to try and move to a team lead role as soon as possible and gain experience. Experience trumps degrees any day in this field

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thanks mate 🙏🏻

fair enough

hey mate, good job on creating a checklist! thats what I do and I have hang the list in my bedroom to look at it everyday! Linkedin is a good one, but each country will have a popular website. For example, in australia we have a site called seek, in the US there is a site called dice and monsterjobs, so it depends where u live but LinkedIn is universal and works in every country!

Yeah it’s getting crazy to find a place to rent

whatever you can afford, no crazy requirements needed

thanks Mouna, appreciate your support my friend

Hey Uday, glad you’re enjoying the videos my friend! It really depends on how demanding and challenging your degree is, if it’s challenging then I recommend you focus on that. You can pick a topic on the side and focus on it, that can be Penetration testing for example or it can be coding (like learning Python), it can be anything. You can go deep in a topic and get really good at it using free material/tutorials online. You can get certs later or in your final year, there is no rush really. Focus on gaining skills now as a opposed to certs

@@UnixGuy I just want you to know guiding younger ones and giving this description in detail is appreciated!! THanks

@@raihanbhura9084 you’re very welcome, I didn’t have anyone to guide, so I want to help others while I can :)

@@UnixGuy i know this feeling. Well in general about life, i have not got anyone who could guide me and when i attain something on my own, i go out of my way to guide them or suggest them good things

@@raihanbhura9084 good on you mate 👏🏻

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Good luck mate! and if you want to get into cyber security, here’s a quick roadmap: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q82Ppdia2Kq5iJc.html

congrats on landing an internship! that’s a great step! I recommend you do this cert, it will get you up to speed quickly: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLJ5iMupnpuxc4k.html

hey Shahed, yes you would! Griffith is a great university, you can always do some certitications if you have time

Hey Alanah, yes I know a number of people who made the switch! Software developer is a perfect background for cyber security! You can easily pivot to something like AppSec (I talked about it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9V3q8hlqL3Dimw.html ) or even Penetration tester: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbhoesKHzpumYYk.html Either way, you don’t need a bootcamp, you just do certs, this is a general roadmap to help you make the switch FAST: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q82Ppdia2Kq5iJc.html

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this certificate is the best for you at this stage: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLJ5iMupnpuxc4k.html

hey mate, I totally understand, life can be demanding! it’s impossible to guess where you’ll land but many people start with salaries similar to what they’re on or higher the only thing you have control over is studying :)

@UnixGuy thank you for your reply! I am in it for the long haul!

sorry to hear that man! watch this video, I hope it helps: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erh6nMZp26nTlHk.html

most don’t allow it, you need to check with the company, every company is different

good luck with your journey 👏🏻

Hey bro, you dont need any coding for audit! just focus on getting the certs that I recommended and that should be more than enough :)

@@UnixGuy okay, got it.👍 And can you make a video on Bug Bounty? Like is it worth pursuing? Because to be honest I love solving ctfs for fun but If I would be pursuing Bug Bounties it would be for money. What's your thoughts about this? And once again Thank you for the guidance..

@@atharvalawate2525 Only do bug bounty if you are super passionate about it / not for money

@@UnixGuy Okay.. Thank you bro, have a great day.. :)

@@atharvalawate2525 you too :)

💯 you’ll get a salary but it might be lowet at least initially

we all have different life situations, we are all adults and responsible for our financial status, do what’s best for you. Good luck either way my friend

hey Angelica, you don’t need the A+ for GRC, and net+ is optional at best! If you want to build some ‘foundation’, check out the certs in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNp8mbtmxLLZaGg.html and for a GRC roadmap, have a look at this detailed video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZ98d7p9y6yzoGw.html

Thank you so much. There is conflicting information online. I have bought a cyber security course bundle already as I want the technical knowledge first but I will be looking to get the security+ certification and go on from there. You are really helpful. Thank you

@@Angelicasha-tc1wq yep see how u go, it wont hurt :)

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Hey Simo, it is possible especially if you work for a multi-national company. For example if you work for a company like IBM, they could have you support projects/companies in the US

Hi Christian, due to high demand, I charge for 1 on 1 consultation, details here: kzfaq.infoTT-6txhJbjc?feature=share Having said that, you will find 99% of the answers are in the videos

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hey mate welcome in here! you can schedule a paid mentorship call with me (find the link in thr About section of this channel) I highly recommend you start your journey by doing this certificate first: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLJ5iMupnpuxc4k.html

@UnixGuy thank you brother, quick response 🙏🏻, I have joined your Discord... I am actually halfway done on Google cyber security...I am going to build a resume and upload at Discord and get your opinion if possible and community 😀

no one can guarantee the same or better salary. I’ve seen it happen but its not a guarantee, it depends on how fast you learn and where you end up! Follow this roadmap and there is no reason why you cant get a high salary afterwards: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erh6nMZp26nTlHk.html

yeah totally understandable, paycuts should br a temporary measure to lead to higher salaries

hey mate, interesting background you have! Start here: Start Here | Get into Cyber Security kzfaq.info/sun/PLdI5VHN89i7X932iFp7-M30FM9J8QHqOk

glad it got you to watch the video and benefit from the message in it :)

@@UnixGuy I already understood it but for new people trying to break in, it was worth watching for them to get a sense of first not expecting those salaries without a skillset that has been developed throughout the years in the industry and reinforcing why they selected to switch into x field

@@friction5001 yeah agreed, you’d be surprised how many grads I meet who are disappointed that they’re not on 120K after 6-months on the job…

hey mate, you’ll find all the advice that you need in the videos! heres a cyber analyst roadmap: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erh6nMZp26nTlHk.html you can also join our discord (go to the About section to find it)

that’s amazing!! good luck 🎉🎉

a computer science degree is not needed, your math degree is sufficient. Now you need to cert up, watch this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erh6nMZp26nTlHk.html

Hey Abraham, this is totally normal because a career is a big big step. Remote work is definitely possible but it’s more company specific than a sector specific (i.e. some compnies will allow it others will prefer more hybrid). The job itself can 100% be done remote. If you haven’t already, I strongly recommend watching this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q82Ppdia2Kq5iJc.html

@@UnixGuy wow! thank you for responding and adding clarity for me. I am in the very beginning stages and I am still trying to set myself up properly. I appreciate your help and insight! One more question. I know this video is about Auditing, but for people new to the field, what other remote roles do you feel are worth looking into? I know that question may seem vague, but I admit I am not entirely sure on which questions to ask. So I'm asking them all. Thanks again! Hitting the Subscribe button.

@@MassiveReset no worries at all, but this video is not about auditing its abour salaries in general. All specialisations can be done remotely, but it depends if the company allows it - some do some don’t

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possible but very hard

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thank you 🙏🏻

Agreed, people often rush to things and don’t see see the big picture

you can, it depends on the company if they allow it or not :)

impossible to say, every company is different and every city is different, do a job search and try to judge

follow this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gqycpqeend2XZnU.html

watch the videos properly, I have listed python courses suggestions

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not really, it’s a great age! I talked about ‘age’ in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j650odyYvNzLkX0.html

focus on your degree and doing the practical/hands-on stuff in your degree and if you still have time do the stuff I recommend in this videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q82Ppdia2Kq5iJc.html

@@UnixGuy do i use linkedin to post about what i am learning writing brief vlogs.

@@user-tr5ng2ip3w you can if u still have time yeah

start with this cert, better than a book: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLJ5iMupnpuxc4k.html

me too

im not familiar with these schools sorry :(

Start here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLJ5iMupnpuxc4k.html

roadmap to become a cyber analyst: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erh6nMZp26nTlHk.html this is a roadmap to become an ethical hacker: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbhoesKHzpumYYk.html

@@UnixGuy Thanks man

you mean AI? things will evolve but we’ll still need humans

my pleasure 🫡

thanks :)

good luck! watch the videos and get started

@@UnixGuy Thankyou! I feel lucky already. I got a response from you.

@@jesslvrde6027 you got this! join our discord, you’ll meet many people on a similar journey

yep, thats why I recommend having personal projects as part of the roadmap that I recommend here in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q82Ppdia2Kq5iJc.html

@@UnixGuy do one specific video for projects and I need to gain some recruiters attention and almost every beginners having the same kind of projects if I can do that same project I don't have any difference between me and others give me some different ideas

@@ragnarok55 just the video I recommended above, once you follow it you’ll find there is a lot that you can do. dont worry about what others are doing

Make it happen 💪🏻

you’re confusing ‘mastery’ with being good at something or knowing what you’re doing. Two different things. think of it as getting a black belt in martial arts for eg vs being a blue belt

correct

it’s a step in the right direction but once you pass it you should apply to jobs AND continue learning

@@UnixGuy thanx . How do you rate ibm sec analyst course on coursera? Or coursera in general? Thanx again

@@monh964 coursera is good, I’m actually investigating that course so I will talk about in a future video in a couple of weeks. Check this video where I mentioned couple of coursera courses that I recommend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q82Ppdia2Kq5iJc.html

such a broad question, there are too many variables. Do a job search and see the salaries on offer…

it will be low anyways as AI and autiomation have arrived to destroy middle class. Better off become a plumber and thus a rich man. Tech is dead

@@dieglhix tech is not dead, far from it. I shared my thoughts here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9lzpaubqbPXmYk.html

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then I suggest you do the same certification and get that 6-figure salary, good luck

mate I can barely handle one job 🥲

@@UnixGuy I totally understand. Specifically, I was thinking one could handle two remote IAM jobs. As I begin this journey to add the Google Cybersecurity cert to my Bachelors in Business Management, I’m focused on holding two remote cybersecurity jobs at once. Your videos have really helped me craft my plan of action. Thank you so much.

good luck!

@@UnixGuy thank you