#1 Challenge You'll Face in Cybersecurity in 2024

In this video, I talk about the most common challenge I see new cybersecurity students and professionals face when trying to level up in their career in cybersecurity.
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[@user-wu2zk1mn8y]

Nicolas thank you for this video. God placed a passion in my heart to pursue cyber after leaving my civil engineering career, and a couple months ago I got my Security+. I didn’t even know this was a term but I am actually struggling with “shiny object syndrome” jumping from one thing to another and not being consistent. You’re very right about discipline and I really needed to hear this. Thank you for the wonderful advice and I hope your channel grows so that it’ll reach people who may be struggling to find their place in cyber.

[@NicolasMoy]

God doesn't make mistakes! Nice work being sensitive to the spirit and taking action where you can!

[@tsuperuser]

I think shiny object syndrome in Cyber is due to the constant uncertainty of the career path. For example, I was advertised that my local college had an affordable cyber program that I joined and completed the associated program just to find out college degrees dont matter. Then I was told that I should get network +, A+ and CCNA to get a help desk just to find out that is a waste of time and I should just focus cybersecurity certs. Then I focus on cybersecurity certs just to be told they dont really matter much and experience is key. I then start working on projects/home lab just to find out how hard it is to get past HR without industry certifications. So I go back and work on hands on certs such as HTB CDSA just to find out that no one knows what that means and doesnt help you get a job because its not recognized.

[@NicolasMoy]

Instead of jumping around, try and focus on the task at hand. This will force you to become disciplined and not get caught in the shiny object crazy cycle.

[@tsuperuser]

@@NicolasMoy I complete everything before I move to the next. The problem isnt a lack of dedication, the problem is all the lies being sold in this industry.

[@AGtheGEEK]

lol… this is the story of cybersecurity KZbinrs

[@maxclere]

I actually needed that advice, . I'm currently doing my bachelor's in computer science full time while working part time and also studying on the side for network plus and security plus, I already have a role in mind, I have tons of courses and material ready to be pursued but I do have ADHD or the object shinning sydrnome. I get bored fast and I feel burned quickly. I have like 50 tabs open with tons of good content and research. I appreciate your video ! right on time. but I have a question, will it be always like that ? no social life , always grinding and learning or it's just at the beginning?

[@NicolasMoy]

Lots of great points you bring up in this comment - so thank you! Here are my thoughts... 1) Try to implement tools of self-control and discipline into your work and personal life. Instead of keeping 50+ tabs open leaving opportunity for distraction... Use bookmarks or tools like notion to save those web-pages for you to read in your free time and focus your time and energy on 'deep work' (aka the thing you are supposed to be focused on). 2) When I was grinding it out in my cybersecurity career, I wondered the same thing about my social life. Truth is, it will be if you want it to be. I used seasons of hard work to grind and learn, and then took breaks in other seasons to enjoy the fruits of my labor. Hope this helps!

[@PulseofCyberCommand]

Your personal story is very relatable and I appreciate you sharing Nicolas. I don't have nearly as much experience as you but I can say the road to cyber is paved with good intentions but gathering credentials and learning theory takes time and discpline. Some more than others.

[@iespinosa31]

I like your advice. I been coding and studying cyber security every day while working for 2 years while working. I focus more than skills than the certification.

[@josephtsegaye]

Thank you Nicolas! I will rite down my goals today, break them down, and focus on item till completion before the next.

[@NicolasMoy]

Heck yea, let's go!

[@yashoncarmack9273]

Hey Nicolas, this video was very good stuff it was very inspiring and I am going to design a plan of action this weekend and focus on it daily. Thank you for saying the things that need to be said to get into this great field.

[@NicolasMoy]

I'm so glad you found this valuable!

[@chi_kevski]

Great video! Very helpful to staying focused on achieving cyber security goals

[@NicolasMoy]

Thanks for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it

[@CloudSecurityGuy]

Great to see you back on KZbin Nicolas !

[@NicolasMoy]

Feels good to be back!

[@user-lq5zk4vh9x]

THANKS!

[@NicolasMoy]

You're welcome!

[@bss7791]

Nic, appreciate that you always drop the truth bomb at us. You the realest. No pain no gain.

[@NicolasMoy]

Thanks you! I appreciate you supporting the channel ❤️

[@ansukaikai4481]

This is gold nugget!

[@anthonywells7872]

Hello brother, i went through you site but it looks like no appointments are available. will there be opportunity in the future? Thanks.

[@NicolasMoy]

Hey Anthony, I am seeing one open calendar appointment for tomorrow at 9am EST. If that doesn't work, check back tomorrow for availability on Monday.

[@franklynrodriguez2127]

Did you also work on Sundays too ? No days off?

[@jonathanjones4993]

Have you heard of Cyber Threat Intelligence ? AIA advanced intelligence Analyst that is what I want to do .

[@NicolasMoy]

I have several friends who work in Threat Intel. Still falls under the Security Operations umbrella at many organizations. I look at it as an leveled-up version of a Security Analyst.

[@Jesse_Johnson]

Tune out the noise. Run your own race. Be consistent.

[@NicolasMoy]

Exactly

[@DallasFort1857]

Can cybersecurity ever be outsourced?

[@jeffhirshberg5171]

Is 55 too old to begin a cybersecurity or IT career?

[@JP-sm1zv]

No, go for it

[@chrisvaladez]

Not old at all, you got this!

[@jbbin6718]

I'll be 50 in a few months and I just graduated with my Bachelors in Cybersecurity. Best of luck.

[@NicolasMoy]

I have personally worked with many people in their late 40s and 50s who recently transitioned into the field. One thing that I like about those folks is the wisdom and work ethic they bring to the workplace. Most millennials can't offer that same value!

[@jeffhirshberg5171]

Thanks to all for the encouragment. @sMoy Do you have a recommended path for one who is just diping their toes into the field? I'm interested in cloud security and digital forensics.

[@princessjessey4813]

Thank you @NicolasMoy