Going for Cybersecurity. Got cert from Google along with IT Support but this will top it off. Nervous af tho.

When I graduate with BS in IT from WGU. Can I transfer all credits that are transferable from my IT degree to a Computer Science degree at WGU?

If you have multiple CompTIA certifications and one of them is high on the list, you can renew the highest one and it renews the ones below it. Ex CySa+, Sec+, Net+, A+, renew CySa+ and three below it will renew. Also might be needed in DOD/federal side to be IAT compliant so renewal is necessary. Otherwise CISSP or something higher than the entry levels are worth more renewing. Personally I’m gonna renew my CompTIAs because I like having something active

I agreed but also just gettin a better cert every 3 years, renews your other certs , if you have A+ Sec+, then within the next 3 years get Cysa+ or Pen+ then 3 years later get Linux+ and you are good for 6 years altogether, and by then you would be grandfathered into IT and CyberSecurity for life with all that experience

I notice nepotism the most, like exponentially more than the other -isms.

This a great video again Josh. Consistency is the toughest part for me and I need to do better. I kinda fell off a bit. Currently work in help desk for about two years now. I’ve done some additional learning and studying for the last nine months, earning Sec+ and Net+ (current army guard deployed) and have been trying to figure out what practical field of IT or cybersecurity I want to specialize in. I’ve played around in Azure/AWS and did some projects with their services, got some hands on some programming (python/HTML for example) and even revisiting basic IT fundamentals through kevin apolinario’s content. Towards the end of the rotation I’m going to WGU for a MSCIA (I should have done it earlier in my deployment with more free time but I didn’t think about WGU at that time 😭). This video just further helps augment and validate my career situation. Appreciate your content again!

I just passes ITIL4 yesterday. Couldn’t be happier. I’m currently a Senior Incident, Problem and Change Coordinator. I also have CCNAv7, Azure AZ-900, and many leadership courses. Looking forward to see my next step on my carrer as I want to make more money

is the spreadsheet still up to date? interested in following your advice and path

"...absolutely free." As a cybersecurity veteran, this triggered me immediately.

So more money more problems. Life sucks sometimes!!!!

Will the paperwork ask you to disclose felony convictions only or both felony convictions and arrests? What is the arrest was sealed?

I have CEH and a degree in cybersecurity, i still find very difficult to get any entry level or even internship. I have now enrolled in google cybersecurity cert. Should i go for sec+ as well?

put a note on your resume that includes the expiration date

You only renew if your employer ask you to do so esp for compliance regulations and partnerships. If you have over 5 to 10 plus experience, your experience trumps everything including degrees and certifications.

Great video

Hi Josh so I want to ask about your advice about my future. A little back story first. I was let go over 2 month ago from my job i had and I got frustrated with life because i thought i was doing good and was let go out of the blue ( it was customer service work completely unrelated to the field). So about a month ago i said fuck it and go back and pursue my passion with is everything to do with computer science. So I saw a ad about a school call Holberton Coding School that works like a bootcamp at the same time where you learn the fundamentals of coding and do projects. Their main thing is when you finish the school you get to land a job because they do all the prept and make me ready for any job offer. They have a speclization program that even more time but it cost the same if I just do the fundemantal course. I want to work in cyber security that always been my goal but the school for now dosent offer that specilazion course yet. So here comes my question. So I do the preparation for cyber security on the side while im at the school or should I wait for the school to add it (which they told me they will) I dont know what to do can you help me?

Good Stuff

How do employers respond to the WGU Computer Science degree? I am considering it…I’m wondering if it will give me an edge on getting a software developer job. At present I’ve been doing coding bootcamps and Udemy courses. Again, do you think the WGU BS in computer science will you you an edge with employers

Hey Josh I’m willing to do a video with you as well.

Good stuff

Does anyone know if it is worth renewing a ITIL certification? If so, what is the best strategy for this?

This video hits home for me. I've been studying and working to change careers from working in the food service industry to IT. I just recently graduated with my 2 yr IT degree and I'll be enrolling at WGU later this yr. I eventually want to get into the cybersecurity field (like many others out there). I currently work in a state prison so my salary is very decent for what I do. My biggest fear/issue with changing careers is having to take a massive pay cut "just to get experience". There are jobs where I could apply to right now, even within the public sector in my state, but my family can't afford for me to take a $20-30+k pay cut just to get into an entry-level help desk/tech support role. This video gives me hope that I will eventually land a position where I won't have to greatly sacrifice monetarily and still be able to support my family while getting experience in the IT field (wherever I land my first gig).

Just do CySA and it will renew all of the CompTIA trifecta won't it?

Hi Josh. With the help of your videos, I have chosen to study a Bachelor of Information Technology at a local university, and because it was my best subject at school - so thanks! The problem is, I must also choose a major, and don’t know what I should choose - I have a lifelong neurological condition where I tend to experience worse symptoms in times of stress. 😢 I need something that doesn't require too much energy/ time or isn't too difficult/ stressful (as one of my symptoms is fatigue 😢), and need good work/ life balance. My choices are: -Data Analytics -Enterprise Software Development -Business Information Systems Management -Interaction Design, and -Networking and Cybersecurity Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Hi Josh. With the help of your videos, I have chosen to study a Bachelor of Information Technology at a local university, and because it was my best subject at school - so thanks! The problem is, I must also choose a major, and don’t know what I should choose - I have a lifelong neurological condition where I tend to experience worse symptoms in times of stress. 😢 I need something that doesn't require too much energy/ time or isn't too difficult/ stressful (as one of my symptoms is fatigue 😢), and need good work/ life balance. My choices are: -Data Analytics -Enterprise Software Development -Business Information Systems Management -Interaction Design, and -Networking and Cybersecurity Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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For the business degree being easier or not than Computer science.I think it depends on the school period. For example The University of California Schools like UC URVINE You are required to take up Calculus two and if you want to do the information systems concentration at the university california Urvine you have to take linear algebra and to Discreet mathematics. Additionally you have to take a decent amount of programming classes ? Plus, the accounting and economics classes. Y’all are tripping about Calc one for the WGU computer science I have to take up to Cal 3 to get my associates degree to Transfer to go to the university of California. Idk

Hey Josh, I recently found your channel and i love your videos! I was wondering what's the best certification in cybersecurity to have, to be able to work remotely?

Honest

Thank you! Unless your job requires that cert it is stupid

It's actually really easy to renew your CompTia certs. You just need to re-certify your highest level cert and all the rest will be re-certified as well. I haven't had to renew my CYSA+ yet, but Sec+ was a really easy online course where you just nee to pass a few tests with a perfect score and you can take them as many times as you need to get them perfect. I did NOT have to take the actual exam again. Also when I passed my CYSA+ and Pentest+, My Sec+ was renewed for 5 years.I totally agree that you should be well past needing your A+ by the time it expires, but you need to have an active Sec+ for a lot of DoD jobs. Thanks for the video, thought this info might help some people.

So yeah, for consulting they do receive certain incentives for have x number of [cert]. These are typically for higher level or specialized certs, definitely a bargaining chip. I got a contract once just because I had a specific AWS cert. They passed on me and then called me back that week because they were told they needed to have another cert holder in order to qualify for a special partnership with the vendor. So they can come in handy but I would say up-skill (go for a higher level cert) then renew your current, often times vendors will renew your previous cert as well upon passing a higher level certification.

What about CC? Should I hold ot till I get my CISSP? Both would be covered then with $125/year.

Should I chose this course or course career I.T course Cybersecurity really was my focus point though

I never had to renew my Bachelor, Masters, or PhD. Not sure why professional certifications expired after 3 years. 🤷‍♂️

.... It's $50... Yes you should recertify, people don't live in a dam bubble

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'SUBLIME TUTELAGE' NEVER EXPIRES!

The hell with Sec+ that price is ridiculous.

But Josh the dod-approved-8570? Arent the military sticklers for active certifications.

Hey Josh, I need you to help me get in the door. I’m a graduate and recently passed my Comptia A+. I have been submitting applications but no light. I need your expertise.

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Good take, I agree

Hey Josh I recently spoke with Comptia and was told that you have to pay for the highest cert you have . So for example if you have the trifecta you only have to pay for the security +

Hey Josh, is there any upcoming discounts for your cyber course or any kind of payment plans?

@joshmatador do you have a practice exam for server+

Hey Josh, would you renew your Azure cloud certifications? Since they only last a year. I’m debating between AWS and Azure, but the time frame on the renewal on azure is what gets me.

I like u man but... COPE. Tech is doomed unless you are already senior level.