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Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
My cyber background (0:37)
Entry-level salary (1:08)
Early-career cyber salary (2:37)
Mid-career cyber salary (3:49)
Experienced cyber salary (5:33)
Late-career cyber salary (7:04)
Cyber Bachelors degree salary (8:05)
Cyber Masters degree salary (9:09)
Cyber PhD salary (9:30)
CompTia Security+ (entry-level) (11:07)
CISSP certification salary (11:45)
CEH certification salary (13:04)
Cyber Bootcamp salary (14:21)
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[@WithSandra]

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[@kingkillua1610]

How much you make?

[@HarryPotter-qj2sp]

I have my cyber security degree and computer Science degree and Cloud computing. I still can't find a job. Make me very upset

[@chrismckenna3490]

@@HarryPotter-qj2sp how about now m8?

[@HarryPotter-qj2sp]

@@chrismckenna3490 what's M8?

[@harveylin3548]

My journey: Cyber degree but was hired as a junior software guy: $60k to $72k. Second job Devops: $110k. Current and third job DevSecOps: $150k with bonus. Cyber credits mixed with other areas of tech can get you paid a lot, very quickly.

[@BJ4110]

That's great, how much time did it take for you to jump from your 1st to 2nd to 3rd job?

[@harveylin3548]

@@BJ4110 Total 5 years after graduation from college. I know people who jumped every year and they are way ahead of me even now.

[@FreeBillCosby]

Did you have any internships or prior IT related experience after you graduated?

[@Ecybersupreme]

@@harveylin3548 when you say jump do you mean switch job companies? Or just switch positions in your company?

[@brandontaylor3874]

how long does that take

[@brianaalvarado2877]

Thank you for breaking down the significance of the certs! I'm a CIS major with just under a year's worth of basic IT intern experience...not to mention I now have the opportunity to get both the CISSP (will hopefully gain the title of Associate CISSP after passing the exam) and the Sec+ certifications as requirements for my core classes this semester.

[@erocalypse21]

Hi Sandra!!! Love the video definitely motivates after my 3rd yr in college. Keep up the good work !! Happy Sunday

[@WithSandra]

@erocalypse that's awesome!! :) I'm glad this was helpful to you and the starting salary in cyber is definitely a great plus for being in this field lol, good luck with your final exams this semester! :D

[@MW97058]

I just liked /subscribed! You are awesome, thank you very much for the content!

[@WithSandra]

Thanks so much Marty! I really appreciate your support :)

[@theyoda2ltoq]

Thanks for the breakdown! Employers tend to not be as forthcoming with pay ranges, so I'm glad people are talking about this. Some employers will try to lowball you.

[@WithSandra]

Thanks so much for watching Richard! Yeah unfortunately some employers tend to give your the lowest possible offer so doing the research beforehand is really helpful especially longterm bc you'll only be going up from there, thanks for pointing this out!

[@khalilah9680]

@@WithSandra Google is a terrible source for salary..... I know many people who make 100-200k

[@joshstewart1649]

Had zero IT experience prior to getting BS in CIS and GRADUATE Cert in Cyber Security. First job 67k, switched and now working as an IT Security making 82k plus 10% bonus and on track to get promoted to Security Engineer next year. I interviewed for a job that paid 113k-178k a year but I would have been the SECURITY Guy for the whole company and I knew what that meant...long hours. So I removed myself as a candidate.

[@WithSandra]

This is really inspiring to hear! If a company has a one person only security team that’s already a red flag lol.. you would definitely be working longg on call hours 😅 glad you’re in a good place though!

[@mancityfan25]

Thanks for sharing! Very interesting to hear, coming from someone who is interested in cyber security with zero IT experience myself!

[@gottgaame]

I’m having a tough time getting a job in cyber. I have a communication degree and recently passed the comptia security +. Any recommendations on what I should do?

[@drod8136]

@@gottgaame Were you originally aiming for a job in cybersecurity with a communications degree?

[@gottgaame]

@@drod8136 cybersecurity analyst

[@dgmckenzie11]

Great video! I work remotely out of the midwest, have no degree, basic certifications, and just made a few job hops. In my experience, cyber salaries are all over the place. The key is to do research, and if promoting internally, don't be afraid to ask others what they make. Learning how to negotiate offers is key! Year 1: SOC Analyst - 78K + 5% bonus, SOC Analyst II - $85K + 5% bonus Year 2: Incident Response Analyst - 98K + 6% bonus Year 3: Senior Security Consultant - $135K + 10% bonus and quarterly bonuses. Year 3 1/2: Currently getting hit up for 165K + 20% + quarterly bonuses from other competing consulting firms.

[@destinymichael8335]

Hello! Would you mind sharing what certifications you have, and where you got them, along with the price?

[@lindsayperry1691]

Hi Dave! Your growth in cyber is inspiring. Like Destiny, it would be amazing if you could share the certifications you took in order to reach where you are. Thanks so much and congrats on all your success!

[@romeosavemee]

Thanks for the info!

[@socha7012]

Thank you so much for your videos! They are super helpful :)

[@cwinfosec]

1:25 this was a great call out. Many people don't take cost of living into consideration, but it is a massive factor!

[@WithSandra]

for sure! Especially considering the huge variations between states, it can range a lot depending on company size/field (medical, bigtech, etc) too!

[@SteveGillham]

It will be interesting to see how Covid affects "cost of living", as many Cyber Roles are now going remote.

[@WithSandra]

@@SteveGillham very true! some companies are keeping their salaries the same but I wonder how they'll average it out for full-remote employees

[@chopstx4u207]

That’s a great point she made. I’m over here in Atlanta and the cost of living is low, however the pay is much higher for cybersecurity here. I’m finishing up my master in cybersecurity now and look forward to exploring more options.

[@jdkingsley6543]

Good info, were becoming extremely sought after now, especially since recent news. My indeed resume is on fire.

[@WithSandra]

That’s so awesome!! 🎉 would love to hear more about your progress with your job search!

[@jdkingsley6543]

@@WithSandra sandra, l pretty much just align my skills with the demands than see what pays like. I always write cover laters and conduct follow ups if l havent heard from an employer. Im late to the linked in craze but ive fixed mines up and include that in my portfolio. I also make sure to highlight additional skills, like my proficiency in C++ and python.

[@darktriad]

Thanks for your input. Those figures help me feel more reassured knowing I make much more than the average. For a cyber security analyst like myself, I make a bit over $97k and that's just riding on a Security+ cert with 3+ years of experience with my 2nd employer. With my first employer, I was severely underpaid, but didn't realize the weight of the skills I learned on the job were highly sought after through another contract. I nearly doubled my previous salary when I decided to take the position. Keep in mind that this is a contractor position that requires security clearance and is on the DoD sector so you can probably chalk it up to the industry you're working in that may help influence how much you get paid. I'm working towards getting my CISSP so that should help even more.

[@WithSandra]

That's so awesome! Switching jobs can make a huge difference in salary especially in your early career, definitely goes to show how big the cyber field is getting and employers are definitely willing to pay for the skillsets/certs you have. I've also heard having a security clearance goes a long way in getting security jobs in government at a great salary. Thanks for the transparency and sharing your background! And good luck studying for your CISSP :)

[@gottgaame]

I’m having a hard time getting a job with just a security +. I have a bachelors in communication

[@metallpt147]

What sector of the DoD job did you get with this? I ask because I’m going to be getting out of the Navy in a couple years and thinking of getting into cyber security and possibly working with the government /DoD as well

[@darktriad]

@@metallpt147 Navy. It would be best if you have previous cyber experience and still have an active clearance so military contractors can pick you up quickly. Most positions will require IAT/IAM Level 2 minimum and keep the certs up to date.

[@metallpt147]

@@darktriad so I’m currently in the Navy as an ET (which closest thing I’ve done is go to a C school for ISM and learned all this CCNA/Network+ stuff) and never really worked with cyber stuff in any way. Is this just a complete shut out for me to get my foot in the door if I have no prior experience in cyber?

[@ahyi9350]

Thanks for sharing. You make me realize I am taking an entry salary range as a mid-career professional.

[@WithSandra]

Thanks so much for watching and I’m glad this video was helpful to you! I hope you’re able to renegotiate some kind of salary change in the upcoming year based on your experience as you deserve, good luck @Ah Yi!

[@RosemaryDeLeon-ii9dw]

Hi Sandra. First thank you for all the information you are sharing with us. All my questions are being answered as I read through the comments. My question is, as a cybersec analyst can you have two jobs? I know you mentioned doing cyber in monitoring and they work on-call. Thank you again.🥰

[@nikki5368]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for watching Nikki! :)

[@PhuongLe-mz8uh]

Thank you for your information!

[@WithSandra]

Thank you for watching Phuong! :)

[@josuetakoukam6328]

Thank you Sandra!

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for your support Josue! :)

[@jessemurdock2406]

woo hoo! thank you for your insight as always #motivation

[@WithSandra]

Thank you so much Jesse!! :)

[@drewchilds3662]

My advice is that certifications provide a better ROI then college. Been in IT for 6 years in many roles Helpdesk, System Administrator, Network Administer, and now Information Security Analyst. Obtained intermediate (CCNA, MCSA, N+) to high level certifications (CCNA Data Center, Palo Alto PCSNA). I made 6 figures as a Network Admin and was offered more money off LinkedIn from various companies. Took a slight pay cut to get into Infosec. However, I'm currently studying for my CISSP while on paternity leave, and expect a heavy increase in pay after passing. This was all done without a college degree.

[@romeosavemee]

Thanks for the info!

[@marisummerss]

I needed this thank you!

[@WithSandra]

Ofc Thanks so much for watching Mari! :)

[@mr.meeseeks6549]

Thanks for the video; got my associates degree in 2020 and transferred to a university to major in Computer Science; first off super hard and went in debt and everything went to collections and basically had to drop out and find a new plan 🙃 anyways back at my community college and doing a certification in Ethical Hacking and going to recieve an AAS in cyber security (because it's 1 extra class needed lol) I'm excited the classes aren't as "hard" and the pay is amazing

[@WithSandra]

That's awesome! I'm glad you found your way into cyber security, I used to be a CS major but switched actually bc math wasnt my best subject haha.. going into EH is gonna have great career options for you, you'll def be getting an above average salary right out of college too, good luck with everything and keep me updated :D!

[@GreysFan-ns6oz]

That’s awesome dude good luck and I just got into my dream college and I’m gonna be majoring in cybersecurity and getting an associates degree I’m excited for the future!

[@sunjukchakma5915]

Thank you Sandra for the information. Looking for an entry-level job for now as a newbie

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for watching Sunjuk! Good luck with your job search and also a question: I've been thinking about building out a platform for cyber security boot camp grads/other undergrads to find actual entry level roles, since everything I see online says entry level but wants 3 yrs of experience lol.. is this something you've seen too or have insight on?

[@sunjukchakma5915]

@@WithSandra As per I did research there a limited amout of job for entry level. maximum companies required experiences. Thou I'm currently preparing for CompTIA Security+ and after that trying to apply for cloud security.

[@pabloaugusto6394]

Hi Sandra!! I enjoyed a lot your video! Thanks for sharing! Let me ask something, Is the Security + certification required for these position? Thanks!

[@WithSandra]

Hi Pablo, thanks so much for watching! The security+ isn’t necessarily a requirement but it would be listed as a preferred qualification if it is on a job posting, but there may be other jobs that require a cert like CISSP, CEH, etc!

[@BigBowener]

very informative video thank you!!

[@WithSandra]

Thank you so much Luca!

[@Tech-nicallyBlack]

I have a question. So I have a BA in sociology with no IT experience. My community college does free A+, Network+ , Security + and may add CCNA. I’m currently enrolled in A+ for summer and should be through to Network + by the end of the year. Plus we do externships and I live in DC. I’m asking because I don’t have a cs background or cybersecurity background will that affect my salary? Last to note: I’m enrolling into the OMS Cybersecurity program at Georgia Tech for a cybersecurity masters. I won’t apply until next year but by then I’ll have all my certs. I love learning so I’m really excited about the OMS. I may fast Tracy because of my certs.

[@quietcontender6969]

Well you just gained a new subscriber

[@WithSandra]

thanks so much for your support!! :)

[@Jeff-iu3qf]

Hello Sandra, Currently in law enforcement & I feel like I may need a another plan down the line just in case I decide to switch things up. I have a Criminal Justice degree which I feel was a waste. Needless to say, your vlogs are really motivating & I do want to thank you for taking the time to share all of the info for noobs like myself who are looking to get into this field. I was referred by my gf to look into Coursera for certifications. Would you recommend this? & is it worth my time? It seems so overwhelming with all of the courses, boot camps and hurdles you have to go through. Again thank you Sandra for what you do!

[@craig706]

I'm in your shoes - i'm not in a cybersecurity bootcamp looking to switch fields.

[@sl-tq7ok]

I just enrolled through my employer in a certificate on Cybersecurity

[@13exousia]

Hi is there a mapped out list of positions that are available for a person to pursue other than what you went into? Where can I find a list of positions that are fully covered in terms of what is required?

[@butWhyDad]

I watched the whole video but I thought you were gonna mention your salary at the current experience. I assume it is entry level? and you din't wanna share it directly or did I miss it? I am sorry for the weird question I just wanted a more reliable data compared to those websites.

[@rahmonkey6208]

Do i need to know how to use tools such as Splunk or do they train you on the job before starting?

[@khalilah9680]

Upper range is deff 200k -300k with bonuses and stocks.

[@bet]

What route would you recommend for pentesting red team type job? With no college and limited experience apart from basics like putting a computer together and stuff like that. I started studying the security+ but not sure if I’m on the right path or not. The ones I need I think are network+, security+, a python course then oscp as the goal once I’m ready

[@sezdesigns5986]

TCM Security courses. they also have a certification that is way more real-world based to test real skills. Network+, Security+, Linux+, and i'd say the TCM courses after. Python is very helpful but not required. Scripting is more needed i'd say

[@WithSandra]

Second what @SezDesigns mentioned! Also use TryHackMe, Intigriti monthly bug bounty challenges/CTFs (Kringlecon, etc) to get some more hands on experience with pentesting, Hackthebox is also a pretty popular one too, you want to get more comfortable thinking like a pentester/red teamer through these apps and they're mostly free to use, good luck Devante! :)

[@jvjv9241]

For career shifter, do you recommend a 4 year bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a Master's degree?

[@HarryPotter-qj2sp]

I have my cyber security degree and computer Science & Cloud computing degree. But am having hard time finding a job or even getting a interview. I had help with my resume. But I still haven't got a called. Thinking getting my security+ & Google clarification. Just to make myself stand out.

[@mrvilo5149]

Hi Sandra thank you so much for the very informative video. Im just starting now to get more interested In this career it sounds exciting. Im doing a beginners course on courser to earn a professional Certificate its the IBM Cyber security Analyst ever heard of it this year ? My question to you is can the Certificate get me i the door and I saw you mentioned Security + is that Comp Tia ?

[@WithSandra]

Hi @Mr Vilo, thanks so much for your question! Yes, Security+ is distributed by CompTia, as well as a handful of other beginner certs like Network+ or A+, which can all be great options to start w/ as a beginner in Cyber security looking for that first entry level role, The IBM Cyber Sec Analyst is def another great cert but the Security+ is just very well known in the cyber world as the foundational beginner cyber cert, good luck making your decision! :)

[@JavierSanchez-si5sj]

Something I would add is the demand, I jumped from 60 to 80 cause I switched to a poaching company. And I like it better here lol

[@theGrouch89]

I have *zero* experience and am really.. not great with computers in general. Would you still suggest I give this field a try?

[@mikecr3297]

Gonna graduate this year in Bachelor, I would love to see you making a video based on cyber security interviews. Also, I'm wondering how much would a cert help in salaries. Assume I'm in bachelor and CEH or Security+, how much would that boost in my salary?

[@WithSandra]

For sure! Check out this vid for Cyber security interview prep: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXesk4OJZ9V2sM0 Based on my experience, Security+ hasn't boosted my salary by much since it's a beginner level cert but for the CEH, ik it's a preferred qualification for many pentesting/EH roles so that would definitely bump you up or give you negotiating power for $5k-15k and EHs/pentesters make a lot more just base salary than average cyber security analysts anyway. Good luck with everything :D!

[@mikecr3297]

@@WithSandra Oooookay, thank you so much on the advice.

[@Jaya.M78]

Hey I love all your videos and really appreciate the content you make :) Also could you please tell me from your experience, whether knowing any programming language is necessary for getting into Cybersecurity/Pentesting/Ethical Hacking?

[@WithSandra]

Hi Ashwin, thanks so much and I appreciate all your support :)! coding is very helpful for getting into more technical cyber roles like the ones you mentioned and source code analysis, malware analysis, cyber engineering, etc so just starting out with basic JavaScript/Python scripting skills is already a huge plus when applying for roles! Good luck with everything Ashwin!!

[@Jaya.M78]

@@WithSandra Thanks a lot Sandra :)

[@MF-xb5bk]

Question…hubby is in law enforcement and got his masters in cyber & no cyber experience. Trying to get an entry level Cyber but no luck. Can you point in right direction?

[@nathanolaoluwa1651]

Hi Sandra, I am Bachelor’s Degree student finishing up by the end of the year and I've also passed CompTIA CySA+. What's your take, advice, and project to do to put on my resume. What do you think is best for me to get a job? Thanks!

[@WithSandra]

Hi Nathan, thanks so much for your question and congratz on your CySA+ and soon graduating :D! You should practice on hackthebox/tryhackme/different CTFs for free pentesting experience and download Kali Linux to learn some basic linux commands and try to learn how to use those common hacking tools to put on your resume, there's lots of coursera/MOOC courses you can take for free online too. Good luck Nathan!!

[@nathanolaoluwa1651]

@@WithSandra thanks for your advice.

[@russelq12]

Hello, i would like to ask on what cyber sercurity job can I break into without in-depth programming skills? I was more interested in the security controls/policy/management side of it vs the 'hacker at the screen. and what online course should i take. thankyou.

[@ryanspishock9915]

While having some programming experience can be helpful, it's not really a necessity in most of INFOSEC. There are of course some exceptions to this like application security where you are more likely to get involved with the software engineering team. I would however suggest having at least a working knowledge of a scripting language, such as Python, to help automate some of your reoccurring tasks so you can focus on more pressing issues.

[@ZeddyZed]

Do you think software engineer make more than people who are in cyber security?

[@imnelfromtechpocket5770]

what is your opinion about cyber security in a bank? And the salary?

[@coreyfreeman4053]

What's everyone's experience with only an associates in cybersecurity? I'm just trying to get into it the field with less time spent. I'm 37 and tired of construction work so I'm taking a step Torwards something better

[@deventamargo4436]

I’m a double major in mis with an information security track and business analytics. I’m in my second year in college and I’m worried Because I see most in this field are cs majors or cyber security majors. Can I break into cyber security with my current set up and is my double major desirable?

[@John-in1gg]

I feel 150k Is low for late career especially when you consider what we can do as a red team. Put I guess the real money is making the tools and selling them to companies.

[@sameterareb1986]

How can i start from zero i mean i have a dream to be a hacker but am a high school student and dont know where to start

[@fjm1419]

Hello, I hope you will see my questions.. I am in the field of Accounting now with a BS Accounting degree but thinking of having a Cybersecurity career. Should I start having Certifications first? What certifications do you suggest please? Thank you so much!

[@WithSandra]

Hi Francis, thanks so much for watching! Certs are a great way to get the foundations down, I’d start with the CompTia Security+ cert (I have a vid on how I passed this here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn2ni3mAgceWd9k ) It’s the best beginner friendly cert that’ll get your foot in the door for many entry level cyber roles. Good luck and keep me updated with your progress! 😁

[@fjm1419]

@@WithSandra thank you so much Sandra! Hope you'll inspire more people and thanks for generosity in sharing your knowledge to us...💫

[@anshuldhull8630]

Which Type of MBA do people (working in cyber-security) usually go for ?

[@alextrujillo1613]

Question I’m 28 been running my own business for the last 6 years, Due to Covid I’m thinking of switching careers and pursue Cybersecurity full time, I have absolutely no IT background and at my age I dread going back to school and finishing a 4-5 year degree, I’ve been hearing of people completing Certifications and landing a job afterwards. That seems like the right path for me, my only concern is if it’s really hard to land a job in this field without a degree or as long as you are certified and can do the job properly it doesn’t matter? Also what’s the number 1 most important Certification to start learning? Thank you so much! 🙏

[@wolfk.l.5582]

Best advice that I can give myself would be to combine the knowledge obtained from one or two certs and get hands-on experience from home and document and save your work. The good thing about tech is that you can easily practice many different things from your own home on one computer. Ideally you'd get certs, exp and a degree. However, this would be the next best thing.

[@WithSandra]

Hi Alex! Love the advice from @Wolf K. L and agree there’s free experience you can get online now like completing tryhackme/hackthebox/CTF challenges to learn pentesting and the diff tools used, theres many write ups of the challenges online you can walk through in the beginning while u learn, then downloading a Kali Linux machine and learning linux commands and those popular cyber tools is good be really helpful, then getting your foundational knowledge from a beginner cyber cert like Security+ will be a great way to get your foot in the door along w everything else in this list! Good luck Alex 😁 you got this!

[@graciegyimah2483]

@@roberttolito7665 is it difficult, I think I’ll apply

[@roberttolito7665]

@@graciegyimah2483 Well from what I've heard. The cybersecurity degree is more rigorous since there's more certifications compared to the other IT degrees. But those certifications alone will definitely land you a job. It can be difficult, but once you get the hang of what you need to learn, you get used to the load. If you would like to finish your degree a little bit faster, I'd recommend the other IT degrees, but if you got time in your hands, I would definitely recommend the cybersecurity degree. They have 13 certifications that you can get in that degree.

[@graciegyimah2483]

@@roberttolito7665 thank you for your comment. I just wouldn’t want to be in school again for more than 2 years so hopefully I’d be able to do a cyber security degree in less time than that. And I’m a little worried that I have to be really smart to pass all the classes. But I’ll definitely apply tor WGU. Thank you for letting me know about it.

[@user-nq4hw5eb9d]

I guarantee most salaries are higher. My mom was a payroll manger for PPL and they offered a first year intern who just graduated an 100K a year outside of Philly.

[@user-nq4hw5eb9d]

@@Zeegoner I believe he was a developer actually but all of the cyber security team were getting paid over 100K as well

[@WithSandra]

That's awesome Jake! :D I also know people've started out at way higher than these salaries as well for big companies, very specialized, high cost of living locations, etc so it's definitely possible!

[@starlovesyouu]

Where you get your cyber security certification ? How long did it take to get it ?

[@WithSandra]

Sent the link, i studied about 3 months and also made a vid on how I passed my Security+ cert! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn2ni3mAgceWd9k

[@starlovesyouu]

@@WithSandra okay thank you. So where you got certificated is it in there ?

[@leonardoleon6440]

So if I learned Cyber security by myself, I can't find a good job?

[@joseoswaldomartinezrodrigu154]

Otro tema fabuloso es porque los bancos piensan que todas las personas están buscando un empleo. Hay quienes no nos gusta hacer nada.

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

That's a nice sweater What brand is it?

[@WithSandra]

I think it’s a Gildan sweater 😆

[@ptv670]

Hi, I'm following a major in Cyber Sec., would you please recommend some bootcamps or like any other things which able to help someone from overseas to get expereince in the industry and the country? Also, I fear most of the times, that, there will be shortage of Cyber sec jobs, so I believed that I should choose other job roles like, UX designer, Software engineer etc, but since I'm doing cyber sec major, is it possible to have those jobs too, do I need to do other certs? or should I quit this and start Comp. Sci? Thank you for your informative video. (BTW im not in US, but from Sri Lanka, hoping to be there as it is my dream goal lol)

[@WithSandra]

Hi there, so glad you’re majoring in cyber :)! I would look into free bootcamps online first or MOOCs so you don’t have to pay upfront, even courses on coursera or skillshare would be great, esp if you can get a certificate at the end! I don’t think there’ll be a shortage of cyber jobs at all, the industry needs many many more qualified cyber professionals actually but software eng is definitely a great alternative! I would really stick with whichever you like most, you can always move into cyber with a CS degree or into software engineering with your own coding side projects, if you do cyber however you should consider a beginner cert if ur doing cyber (security+ which i have a vid for, A+, network+, etc) but there’s not really an expectation for certs in SWE. Good luck w your decision! :)

[@ptv670]

@@WithSandra Heyy thank you for replying, I understood what you said here, and I'm glad to be part of this KZbin family. Currently, I'm doing some free Online courses like CCNA. I'm following you as my inspiration to reach my dream goal. Thank you again and your reply is worth a lot for me. (sorry my English is bad hehe)

[@alansanthosh4003]

Hey 👋Sandra I am studing cybersecurity in btech isn't good for getting job for foreign countries .IN beginners easy to get job plzz reply 🙂

[@danielchaudhary5620]

What if I am gettin and associates in Cybersecurity? What can I do with that?

[@WithSandra]

I’d supplement your associates with a security+ or other beginner cybersecurity certification! Then get some experience on the side w/ hackthebox/tryhackme/CTFs to include on your resume!

[@mauroslife]

What do you think a certification can get you in the cyber security field if I was gonna go it from a technical college?

[@WithSandra]

I don't think companies care as much about what school you went to these days, as long as you still have the skills needed for the job on your resume and a Security+ cert or equivalent beginner cert, that should be enough to get an entry level salary (avg 50-70k) depending on your state's cost of living!

[@ctjmaughs]

@@WithSandra agreed. I find most schools do not prepare graduates well for the field. Prepare yourself with self training and projects.

[@sakoyalister4386]

I’m currently going to school for cybersecurity do you think university of Phoenix is a good school to get a bachelors from ? Or is there better schools to get my degree from?

[@hankmoody5514]

Wgu

[@yashikamalhotra2352]

im currently in confusion I have two options in front of me one I could enrol in EC-Council university or I could enrol in saintleo university for an MBA in cyber security what should I prefer guide me

[@WithSandra]

Answered in your previous comment, thanks so much for watching :D

[@aungkyawminnaing7011]

Nice !

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@KokoKoko-jm2so]

Hey! I have bachelors in Public Relations. Will it be hard for me to pursue masters in cybersecurity if I don’t know anything about IT and technology ?

[@WithSandra]

Hey Koko! It really depends on what school you're going for but there are many online cyber security masters programs that dont necessarily require info sec experience as long as you're willingto learn the material, but i do think it'll be harder since you'll be brand new to it, I'd only do it if you're set on cyber security for sure! Otherwise a masters that has a mix of business/tech woud also be helpful with some cyber security certs/personal projects, good luck! :)

[@Adriel_HD]

Im in a bootcamp for the CISSP in an ivy league school pretty much. I'm dying

[@WithSandra]

Good luck and you got this Adriel!! I plan on studying for my CISSP next year and I've heard it's a lott of material lol.. let me know how it goes for you! :)

[@ctjmaughs]

Keep up the good work young lady

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for your support :)!

[@yasserdr7933]

is the cybersecurity a dangerous job , if you made a mistake that can get you fired ?

[@WithSandra]

Technically yes if there was something reallyy wrong that you were responsible for but the negative intent would need to be there. If it brought down the company’s infrastructure and they lost lots of money that might be bad too lol, however most mistakes aren’t that serious so I wouldn’t worry about being fired over it!

[@yasserdr7933]

@@WithSandra Thank you Sandra

[@p6id]

Hey I was just wondering do u need a bachelors degree? Or is better to get multiple certifications and hands on experience.

[@WithSandra]

Bachelors arent a requirement for mnay companies nowadays, i'd go for a cert, a good bootcamp with proven hiring/salary stats for grads, and hands on experience you get on personal/professional projects. Goodluck with your decision!

[@p6id]

@@WithSandra ok thank you so much!

[@ChrisB-cb8hg]

I have been struggling to find a SOC Tier 1 job position since I am new to the Cyber Security field. But, I have security+ 601 certifications. What do you suggest?

[@WithSandra]

Hey Chris! I’d definitely get some online cert/free course on Linux and get that on your resume and maybe even general pentesting tools for more advanced SOC roles, and you should also look into OpenSOC! They have open source SOC projects that you can contribute to and add to your resume for relevant experience! Good luck looking for your new role, i’m rooting for you! :)

[@ChrisB-cb8hg]

@@WithSandra thanks, I will do that.

[@jayduck75]

@@ChrisB-cb8hgHave you been able to find a SOC job yet?

[@gauthempmanoj9904]

I just completed CEH + ECSA + Comptia Security+ now, at the age of 17. Proud of myself. Going for CISSP😍

[@Jaya.M78]

Congrats 👏 Could you please tell from where should I start preparing as a beginner?

[@gazagxrlx2974]

How long did they take?

[@gauthempmanoj9904]

About 3 month. I work hard as much as i can for it.

[@WithSandra]

Wow that's so freakin cool!! You're definitely going places Gauthem, good luck with your CISSP! :D

[@harryindia9456]

Bro what's your Instagram I'd ? I want to contact you as I'm also in hacking and cybersecurity 😀❤️

[@tia568]

do i need to get certified even if i have a bachelors/masters in cyber security?

[@WithSandra]

it's definitely not required but it's definitely helpful! But instead of a cert since you already have that cyber background, I'd instead go for practice on hackthebox/tryhackme/different CTFs for free pentesting experience and download Kali Linux to learn some basic linux commands and try to learn how to use those common hacking tools to put on your resume, there's lots of coursera/MOOC courses you can take for free online too. Good luck Grace!! :)

[@ryanspishock9915]

Personally, I would strongly suggest getting, at a minimum, a Security+. There are a lot of people currently trying to break into the field, so you need to do whatever you can to stand out among the crowd. If that means being the only person in a pool of fifteen candidates with a Security+, you're more likely to get at least a phone call if not an interview. The other thing to consider is that some companies and industries do have a hard requirement that all candidates are either certified or certifiable within a set period of time, usually 30-90 days, from the date of hire. An example of this is the DoD 8570 which creates a baseline requirement for people in an INFOSEC related field. In these cases, candidates can not and will not be considered if they don't meet the baseline for certification regardless of how well they meet the req.

[@Xxx-Fgg]

I have a certificate and diploma in Criminology and Security Studies..how do is start with cyber career with no IT background?

[@WithSandra]

An easy route based on your background would be through governance/compiance analyst roles since you already have a background that would match that area of cyber security and lots of security roles actually look for psychology/criminology backgrounds because you're able to understand what threat actors may be thinking, good luck with whatever role you choose! :)

[@SecureOpsWizard]

I'm into pentesting. That means practical stuff. Is it sensible for me to go & do a masters in cybersec abroad? Thanks for your time

[@WithSandra]

Hi Iftekhar, thanks so much for your question! A masters abroad will definitely be helpful to you but really i think hands on experience may be a great way to go depending on where you were thinking to get your degree which could be very costly and may not give that hands on exp. You should practice on hackthebox/tryhackme/different CTFs for free pentesting experience and download Kali Linux to learn some basic linux commands and try to learn how to use those common hacking tools to put on your resume, there's lots of coursera/MOOC courses you can take for free online too but I'd reccommend the Security+ cert since that really gave me the foundations of my security background, I have a vid on how I passed that cert exam here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn2ni3mAgceWd9k After adding all this to your resume which can mostly be all done for free except the cert exam, try looking for pentesting roles and I think this will be enough to get your foot in the door for a pentesting interview. Good luck w your decision!!

[@SecureOpsWizard]

@@WithSandra I was watching your videos & realized that you were an app pentester. Can you give some ideas regarding what type of questions could I be facing or preparing for in a pentesting interview? And since you were an app pentester, can you share what kind of tools or stuff you might be regularly using as a pentester?

[@themattrixrevolution]

I took the boot camp route with san Diego state university. Really fast paced.

[@alainaaaa2678]

was it hard

[@themattrixrevolution]

@@alainaaaa2678 it gets harder because time is the limiting factor. Try crunching everything tech related into 9 months. Even worse if you have a full time job.

[@WithSandra]

thanks for the perspective Matthew! Some bootcamps are crazy extreme, especially programs at unis, it's almost impossible to do with a 9-5, would love to hear how it turned out for you after completing it!

[@AmaraSoGolden]

Hi Matthew were you able to get a job after you completed the boot camp?

[@themattrixrevolution]

@@AmaraSoGolden it's still a working progress. I have gotten 1 interview but they were looking for someone with xcom experience.

[@praveennaik2464]

I completed my bachelor's in CS, so i'm planning to do masters in US n I have CEH certificate form EC council, but I don't have any IT experience So I wt will be my salary after completing my Master"s plzz let me know

[@WithSandra]

Hi Praveen! It will vary depending on where you're living/working from and any prior experience but based on PayScale, you can expect about 88k with a MS in Cyber Security. This may vary widely depending on your cost of living and what sector you go into

[@ashishdev88]

Can you please make a video on best college's for B.S. in cyber security in US

[@WithSandra]

Sure that'd be a really cool topic to research :D! Look out for it in the near future hehe

[@ashishdev88]

@@WithSandra thanks 😍🤩

[@Fahodinho]

is this specific for cyber analyst or does it apply for all cyber jobs?

[@WithSandra]

These numbers are pretty similar across all cyber jobs but are specific for cyber analysts since I had to pick a general cyber role (they don't have stats for the overall cyber field - which would be anywhere from help desk to analyst to red team, etc) so you can definitely check out the site I used for specifics on your cyber role linked in bio!

[@Fahodinho]

@@WithSandra makes sense thank you!

[@joseoswaldomartinezrodrigu154]

4.000 dólares al mes for eight monts, mas+ 2 persons asistencials for six months, mas un procontract for two years vivencia les

[@homiedclown1885]

Texas is best place for cyber security holders.

[@WithSandra]

Definitely a great place for jobs!

[@savagemyke1981]

How can I get in contact with you I’ll really use your , Help an family 🤞

[@WithSandra]

You can ask any questions in the comments! I get back to every single comment so feel free to stay in touch :)!

[@goseiihf898]

You didn’t go over comptia

[@WithSandra]

Ahh yes, i only went over more mid-level certs but if you check out the site linked in the video, they have an awesome breakdown of Comptia certs too!😁

[@BM-uf4pp]

Seems low considering the demand for talent

[@WithSandra]

I'd agree since the skills needed for cyber security are so niche! But this depends widely on the company size, location, COL, etc so i'm sure there's Cyber security analysts making 6-figures in their early career as well if they're in a competitive field and have a good cyber security background

[@BM-uf4pp]

@@WithSandra Makes sense. I’m a software engineer that is interested in cyber security but it doesn’t seem financially wise to make the move.

[@hope7959]

Does your company hire people who have an associate degree of cybersecurity

[@WithSandra]

yess :) you should look into year up! it's a program that hires from more diverse candidates that aren't just bachelors degrees! There are so many big companies that hire from year up with an associates or even no degree, good luck girl!

[@ctjmaughs]

@@WithSandra were hiring right now. For a remote soc analyst position, careers-cisecurity.icims.com/jobs/1409/soc-analyst-tier-2/job

[@dadewar]

Working in pharma IT Security blows these salaries away

[@stephenmcternan2831]

Are you working remotely?

[@WithSandra]

Yes :) but will be going back to the office in the next few months or so!

[@prasadpund5081]

from which university u\you did bachelors

[@WithSandra]

I went to Temple University in PA :)

[@mdabraruddin7164]

How much a skilled* entry level cybersecrity specialist earn if he wants to do remote job.❤️

[@WithSandra]

Lol true 😆

[@mdabraruddin7164]

sorry i did not get it. Did i asked anything silly?

[@WithSandra]

Sorry I thought that was a statement rather than a question oops! But here’s some stats i found for an experienced/mid-career information security specialist which can be comparable to a cyber security specialist! www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Information_Security_Specialist/Salary/b52171bf/Mid-Career

[@danielchaudhary5620]

is it ok if I ask what your company is name

[@WithSandra]

I don’t disclose that information for confidentiality purposes but thank u for asking!

[@kwameutd7500]

@@alexaraujo490 WTF😭😭😭😭

[@sivarajamani6709]

i worked as a developer in java for 7 years.. now i want to switch to cyber security....any scope for me? any advice?

[@WithSandra]

Thats awesome Siva! Since you know coding, learn a few scripting languages/common practices and you could get into cyber through source code analysis roles or malware analysis (should know some malware langs like C/C++/Python/Golang) OR you could go web app pentesting route since you know full-stack, it'll be easy for you to learn the OWASP top 10 most common vulnerabilities then practice on Hackthebox/CTFs/Tryhackme (free pentesting platforms) to learn the most common tools/skills and do your own practice on Kali Linux, all depends on what you wanna do in Cyber but these are great ways to get started with stuff on your resume, good luck Siva! :D

[@sivarajamani6709]

@@WithSandra this is wat i wanted...great guidance..thanks a lot...

[@joninwm]

Does any Cybersecurity work from home?

[@WithSandra]

Lots of roles in cyber security allow some hybrid/full work from home model now but some roles that manage infrastructure may require you to be in office so be wary of those when applying and ask during the interview!

[@joninwm]

@@WithSandra Thank you :)

[@monkeymuggs]

Here in Baton Rouge, you're lucky to get offered 45 grand a year for Sec+

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for sharing! Yeah a lot of these numbers definitely get inflated by salaries in HCOL cities like nyc and san francisco

[@monkeymuggs]

@@WithSandra I have MTA networking. CompTIA CySA and CompTIA Sec+ I can barely even get noticed.

[@WithSandra]

@@monkeymuggs Do you have Hackthebox/CTF/Tryhackme experience on your resume? What roles are you looking for? I think certifications/academics make up half the picture and the other half is getting experience doing different cyber security challenges and learning the popular tools (burpsuite/ZAP/nmap/wireshark/etc) Good luck with everything!

[@monkeymuggs]

@@WithSandra I did INE website hack but it hasn't really helped. A friend gave me a voucher for ec-council CHFI so I'm going to take it next week and try for some cyber analyst roles.

[@dushanindunil500]

as a java devoloper how could i move to security ?

[@WithSandra]

Source code analysis or malware analysis roles are great for devs switching over to cyber since you already know how to code, also security automation/engineering may be interesting to you too! Good luck😁

[@RaiderNation126]

You barely surviving under 90k in California specially in the Bay area lol.

[@WithSandra]

This is true lol.. i’ve heard about the rent prices there 😅 huge difference from smaller cities in the US

[@prodoman3945]

lol the pay is def not great in this field.

[@og2512]

Is cyber security a job for overly intelligent people

[@davontawilliams3958]

I want to be a grey hat hacker

[@WithSandra]

That's awesome davonta! I'll be rooting for you😁

[@Tanya-yu6mf]

I dont feel these salaries are accurate at all especially for mid and late career. Did you talk with someone this lvl about their salary? Salary websites rarely give out accurate numbers, so I think they are much higher, coz for webdesign, ui ux fields numbers were lowered a lot. And companies do not disclosure how much they pay to their it security specialists. They basically keep company from loosing their data that worth millions, billions. They must be paying more than just $150k a year

[@WithSandra]

Hey Tanya! These are national averages and provided by actual people based on their roles, they could be completely different from someone living in NYC who could be making high 5figures or even 6 figured right off the bat but very different from someone working in a lower cost of living state. Definitely not exact numbers but they’re just to give you an idea, the salary ranges in the video would probably be more accurate!