4 Lessons After One Year of Working in Cyber Security

[@joelrobert4053]

Working as a info sec analyst for a month (IAM) and it’s definitely a lot to learn in this role but worth it. For those wanting to get into cybersecurity, don’t be afraid to start on help desk or desktop support

[@eram7031]

hey! I have recently started studying for cybersecurity and comptia security + , do you have any idea what is the base pay for help desk job ?

[@BenTruong]

Agreed!

[@joelrobert4053]

@@eram7031 Base pay varies as it depends on cost of living from state to state

[@intangible7404]

While I agree that the foundation and experience will be helpful long term, I'd also like to caution about that alot of helpdesk roles are call centers by nature and offer little to no trajectory as far as career growth (you'll have to be in possession of existing skills/experience to get out of it). The people overseeing helpdesk will want you to stay there as long as possible so unless you have an exit strategy, the experience will be good until it isn't (people with no boundaries telling you how to do your role, leads and managers who don't train you but just look at a metric dashboard, or people mistaking what your capacity is due to IT infrastructure being made around with 2 person control) I say this as someone who contracted at a high net worth financial firm and as someone who works in the auto industry in a helpdesk. Great experience, but have an exit plan.

[@oozey262]

The google cybersecurity professional certificate actually does cover a variety of network topics. Its a know a little of everything concepts with the main focus being the security aspect of the IT fundamentals.

[@sir_decarlos3285]

I definitely subscribed and will continue to watch your videos. I am currently in school for cybersecurity.

[@regulariousweedimaximus9495]

In actually an snhu cybersecurity student currently pursuing my bachelors degree

[@taiteperumal785]

and hows that going? thinking of joining that kind of module

[@OscarPerez-vx6zj]

Hey Ben, I've been using your videos to help me pass Sec+ (I take the test tomorrow) and Ironically I just came across the video you made going through the Apple interview process. I have my interview in 4 days and I wanted to ask you a couple questions what's the best way I could get in touch.

[@BenTruong]

Hey feel free to reach out to me via Instagram DM! @cyberwithben

[@9n1j2]

Did u pass?

[@TheRealObama420]

HOW IT GO MY MAN, did you get the job?

[@OscarPerez-vx6zj]

@@TheRealObama420 I got the job! Interview process was pretty chill, 2 group interviews one of them with 4 store managers so that was a little intimidating but I did it!

[@OscarPerez-vx6zj]

@@9n1j2 Yup I passed with a 769 or 761 I can't remember.. Need a 750 to pass so I barely made it but it doesn't say that on the cert.

[@theeoriginalrandon]

Can you give an example of how you've had to use the basics in your role?

[@Amillez]

I just passed the sec+ exam with the help of your video I appreciate it. Im still a little lost on which domain path I’ll go for. 😅

[@BenTruong]

Congrats man! I’m still in the process of figuring that out too, my advice would to just learn more about each and find out which you enjoy most and laser in on it.

[@zKaRiisMa]

eh CS job market is COOKED, make a great resume get certs isnt enough even having skills Dont force your way in CS because youll waste valuable time. get a job while still learning more on CS. Union jobs opportunities are always there. my point -> if you dont get hired as an intern or entry level tech job AFTER sending 1000 applications focus that energy elsewhere. BTW the google cert is useless because RECRUITERS dont recognize it as a good cert even though it has more to offer compared to a sec +

[@salonbia76]

Hi, Ben. Thanks so much for sharing your insights into this role. I have obtained Net+ Security+ and Google Cybersecurity. I am still having issues landing my first role in cybersecurity. I am based in California and it's competitive over here. Would you mind go over my resumes/projects and provide feedback?

[@Tj6873vhs]

I saw a video from Josh Madokor and he spoke about apply to cities with low applicants to increase your chances so my advice apply to Cali based companies but put more effort to other states and avoid cities with huge amounts of applications ie Cali, NY, Virginia etc and use CHATGPT to reformat your CV. Hopefully that helps

[@JossOrtan]

Great video! Your lessons from a year in cybersecurity are really insightful. What's the most surprising thing you learned during your first year?

[@BenTruong]

How vast the cybersecurity industry is and how many specialties there are!

[@comelys2071]

I wanna do cyber security, but it's hard tryna figure out a good school to attend! I just wanna find a program that's all! I did look into Google, but I'm skeptical about it.

[@zavyaunmoore8615]

WGU

[@stacysmith7092]

USF boot camp cybersecurity

[@calvinwillis6848]

Great video, do you mentor?

[@BenTruong]

Not at the moment, but definitely something I’m considering

[@ShootingRednova]

@@BenTruong if you ever do i would love to get some insight from you! i am actually transitioning into IT with no experience but I want a helpdesk role but I'm struggling. i got the security + and google cybersecurity certificate, studying for the A+ and a few projects under my belt on github like EDR attack and defence simulations. its been a month and I've got no calls for simple help desk roles.

[@abdelwahabjalal9147]

HI brother Benn any contact info please

[@edd7297]

I think you defined imposter syndrome slightly wrong.

[@Svhj579]

"Stop Wasting Time" Goes and Wastes time on this video and spend more time on thumbnail.