How to Get an Entry-Level Cybersecurity Job (feat. Day Cyberwox)

[@DayCyberwox]

Thanks for having me Grant!!

[@xavierharris2443]

This is an amazing collab I have been a follower of both of you all! This is great

[@a.k.infinity1502]

Can you guys expand on the side projects. Can you give specific examples

[@ZAKARIAFC]

The biggest teamup since avengers

[@Tonyy762]

Seriously

[@westdu5961]

Great video. Certs to be honest do not matter much, not even OSCP. In Australia, 1 year of experience in cybersec is much more important than CISSP OSCP CREST GIAC combined - coz in the real world, things do not operate in the way structured by how the certs would test your knowledge. The certs teach you what the job is, but it wont teach you how to do the job. Side projects are very important, no doubt.

[@mrmagoo4182]

I live in Australia , dont you need the certs first to land the job?

[@cyberrick5142]

Great breakdown and thanks to Day Cyberwox as well for the insight.

[@johnczech7074]

Thank you gentlemen! Very informative!

[@nachatra-sharm0]

These is what I am looking for 🙂 thanks

[@footballcyber3187]

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[@nachatra-sharm0]

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[@SuikodenGR]

Blogs is something I haven't really considered much. But as someone who is currently studying C#, aint much I can Blog about. But I understand something what I've learned that is Cyber Security related is actually quite smart. I know for a fact once I've gained some C#, Python, Powershell and Javascript experience, I can start on small projects and work my way up to larger ones.

[@claddiust]

Thank You.

[@jammnefu4950]

Are cyber security employers strict on hair or tattoos

[@ericouhl5423]

Lovely Video.

[@ChillandVersatile]

Thanks for making this video

[@HootyHoo-o1s]

How do you suggest finding side projects?

[@collinsinfosec]

I Erica, you can use this page as a place to start: www.cybercademy.org/side-projects

[@jomama2078]

@@collinsinfosec linky no worky

[@tone396]

@@collinsinfosec link don't work

[@collinsinfosec]

oops, www.cybercademy.org/project-ideas

[@Saadi_987]

I'm also a cyber security student but for now majorly focusing on OSINT and want to get a job in OSINT so does anybody know about OSINT field how to get a job or what certs may require or any guidelines

[@believeit5450]

What is the good start for a project ? , Is gitbook instead of blog a good place to document the project what we had did ?

[@collinsinfosec]

I think the platform is up to you! You can view a video I did about setting up a blog with WordPress. It doesn't have to be fancy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYaxe5yXq9CCe5o

[@IamJohnKelly]

Do a video on making a resume with no experience

[@collinsinfosec]

I have one in the works.

[@IamJohnKelly]

@@collinsinfosec I’ll be waiting

[@whywhywhywhy7559]

Hi Collins, I in the healthcare field and was interested in working in the tech. What would you advise. I have no tech experience

[@cottoncandychopper4140]

Where should I take an online course for cyber security? Do you recommend any cheap but also completely certified colleges or something?

[@AzureMaou]

online courses are everywhere. I peresonally like the ones from TCM if you can pay or have some money to spend. Otherwise they have some offering on youtube. If you do not already have knowledge on the fundamentals of Networking please take looks at those courses. GL with your endeavors!

[@w1z4rd9]

Would going into other fields such as networking etc. as an entry-job then going to a CyberSec job if you have build your IT career a good choice? (Because a lot of Security jobs require at least years of experience on IT) If so what's the difference between difficulty as such would there be compared to going into Entry-Level CyberSec?

[@collinsinfosec]

Absolutely! I think previous experience in I.T. or networking will help you get into cybersecurity.

[@cameronkirkwood2549]

I jumped into Cyber security with no prior experience in IT besides general knowledge and I'm nearly finished with my first year of my university degree after doing an entry level course for 6 months before applying for university. I totally recommend jumping straight into Cyber Security rather than getting into another related IT field first as it'll save you time, reason being is that pretty much everything I've been taught for the past year has been a variety of different things that other fields already cover. Such as networking, programming, computer architecture just to name a few. We pretty much get taught a lot of the fundamental stuff and the rest of it is stuff you'll learn over the 4 years of your degree through personal study, work experience or certifications. While it's going to be a lot to learn the reality of this field is that we're always going to be learning, even after you get a degree and whatever certifications you need to get a particular job. I can't speak for everywhere in the work but at least here in the UK (Specifically Scotland) there's plenty of graduate jobs for Cyber security students to take up after they complete their BSc which gives a lot of us the chance to get some invaluable experience in the field if you're not able to land a work experience job during summer break.

[@LoveFactorySweatShop]

​@@cameronkirkwood2549 so do you currently work in cybersecurity?

[@PlayaX01]

None of these will put u to be a front runner candidate over someone who has “experience” u might get an interview max. The industry doesn’t value initiative, blogs, certs, projects . Experience only. Jkir

[@collinsinfosec]

I owe everything for my current job due to my projects and website. That's what got me the interview and that's what put my through each round even when I was lackluster in answering the technical questions.

[@footballcyber3187]

Hlo sir big fan 1) How much a cybersecurity can earn per month? 2) i strongly believe that no technology is unhackable how much time takes to hack a Android completely?? 3) I think in future hackers have more demand what is your opinion it is not onion? 4) who is Dave he is very nice from now will he come regularly in videos??

[@collinsinfosec]

Hello 1) It depends on numerous factors. You can search for the average salaries based on your region. 2) I don't really understand exactly what you are asking. I do believe any technology is hackable to some extent. 3) I think there is a big depend for ethical hackers. But industry is going to look for qualified candidates who can bring the expertise, skill, and attitude for real changes on the business side. At the end of the day, a business cares about reducing risk. 4) Day is a cybersecurity student and professional. He was someone I brought onto the channel for just this video.