The Truth About Cyber Security Salaries and Lifestyle

[@greysonbennett6788]

You can really make a lot of money working in cybersecurity but the problem is people are not competent enough; you're right about gurus and grifters fluffing the occupation with false promises of a high salary. I'm involved in a lot of interview panels and every time I see a candidate with just a security+ is crazy. These people think they can defend an organization's assets with such little experience its baffling really but these people are not to blame its these gurus that lie to their audience about it being easy to find a job in this field. It requires a lot of study into networking, IT hardware and software know-how, the content is at the very least mid level and not entry level at all.

[@glocpubg9144]

so what can you tell someone that is just getting started into cybersecurity should study or what certification should he get?

[@cybercam33]

I know my journey has been unique. I am currently working in my first “full-time” position in a CSOC. This would be considered an entry level position. I did obtain my Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, but I don’t have any certifications like Sec+ and my only experience was a co-op of about 8 months. My starting salary is 6 figures, but that includes a large shift pay bonus for working 3rd shift, overnights. It is possible everyone, don’t give up. It’s very important to work on your personal networking and “soft skills.”

[@BenTruong]

this is great to hear, thanks for sharing man!🔥

[@crimpthe3rd]

I’m from the dc area and have a bachelors degree in cyber and security+, sadly I have no experience and I can’t even get a call back for a help desk position.

[@builttolaugh]

Work on your resume… also apply for entry level jobs even if intern. Prove yourself then they will hire you!

[@madmonkey762]

I'll be getting my BS in computer information systems at the end of this fall semester. I've no experience other than the courses I've taken. I've applied to 5 various IT jobs already with no success. Then I applied for a cybersecurity internship and got it. I wasn't even asked if I have experience. They just wanted to know if I could work in groups or by myself. Be patient. Don't give up and keep moving forward. You'll soon find a job.

[@R.Lebeaux44]

Find volunteer opportunities to add to you resume. Volunteer gigs can also turn into paying jobs.

[@ibrokemyownheart4953]

man I'm just trying to be at 80K honestly lmao

[@Alexodeya6925]

Once you reach that it’s always I want more

[@XskiillzXx]

You’ll reach that at the 2 year mark as an Analyst

[@carlosinit]

@@Alexodeya6925depends if your married 😅

[@erbyseven359]

I’ll be cool with 60k no cap

[@g-code3048]

Which state you in brother??

[@Nwakaego_]

Thanks for this honest video, Ben.

[@jonathanpankey]

Thank you for keeping it real I have one more year left in school till I finish my degree but I still haven't landed a internship any advice?

[@FatherPhi]

If you want to make a lot in cyber security, you really need to know how to code as well

[@AFlyingMayMay]

That and have an intermediate level of networking knowledge.

[@hungry_khid1007]

​@@AFlyingMayMay so what is that job role called?

[@hungry_khid1007]

What is thar job role called where u do coding too

[@AFlyingMayMay]

@@hungry_khid1007 SAST/DAST vulnerability analysts don’t really “code” per say, but they should have coding knowledge to find vulnerabilities in the code they’re looking at. DevSecOps is another example. A software security engineer as well.

[@aswilled1]

I can write code in python. What is code needed for, scripts?

[@timshon5478]

Good video