Cybersecurity Analyst / SOC Analyst Certification Pathway | CompTIA, BTL1, PNPT, Azure & AWS

[@DayCyberwox]

Certs don't guarantee jobs, skills & experience do. However, HR and employers loves certs and certs give you a defined path to follow in order to learn core skills and concepts.

[@hayyanyousufkhan6032]

Agreed but to get the job the first step is to get through to the HR, hence I don't think that Certs don't not help in one way

[@neverhomepnw]

Love how you are not afraid to speak your mind even if others may disagree. CompTIA is a noob cert but it helped me gain basic concepts that would be embarrassing or cause me trouble if I skipped it. I always tell people you are not born knowing the basics so its best to learn to crawl before you can run. Totally agree.

[@SkyToddler]

This guy knows his stuff I love how you emphasized networking! My buddy who’s in the industry told me to go straight to security plus and I said well don’t I need to understand what I’m protecting? Studying for my Network+ before anything

[@ThreatByte]

I wholeheartedly agree with you about your comments about A+, you don't necessarily have to have the cert, especially if you have a higher-level cert on your resume, but at least go out and get the knowledge.

[@DayCyberwox]

Exactly my point.

[@Monster-iv2ci]

Awesome video Day, I just passed my Sec+ and I’m looking for the next cert to invest my time in. This was helpful!

[@opeyemibalogun6486]

Hi, what resources did you used?

[@Monster-iv2ci]

@@opeyemibalogun6486 Professor Messor Free Study sessions on YT, Sybex Sec+ Study Guide, and the free practice tests you can find online.

[@israelisrael5134]

Did you take network + first?

[@Monster-iv2ci]

@@israelisrael5134 no not personally, I had a pretty foundational understanding of networks first but it is also a good exam

[@ctjmaughs]

Monster go for the cysa+ next to complete the Comptia path before going to more specific vendor certs

[@joepereira8690]

Thanks for the video. I will be taking the BTL1 course shortly and I’m looking forward to your review.

[@DayCyberwox]

Thanks for watching Joe! I hope you enjoy the BTL1 course and definitely keep an eye out for when I make the review video

[@criskyro]

Love this! Straight to the point

[@SuperHtownswag]

GREAT VIDEO. SOOO MANY OF THE OTHER BLACK CYBEESECURITY CONTENT CREATORS CAN LEARN SO MUCH FROM YOUR VIDEO

[@DayCyberwox]

Thank you!

[@jerryasagba7352]

Thanks for making things easy for everybody Btw nice intro💯

[@IT_Marv]

I give you mad respect Day. Thank you for helping out the community bro!

[@joshuaspeshock4636]

This was awesome!!!! Really great details and really fun explanation!! I’m going to keep this and rewatch it! Truly remarkable work!

[@johnhack67]

After 3 months in first cyber security job : 100% agree with Day.

[@johnhack67]

@Suraj Bisht 1 year of hard work dedication: downloading free tools with free license (Splunk, Sumo Logic,Wireshark, Burp Suite), yt cyber security courses addiction , some free certificates (palo alto, udemy, etc) for HR filters...

[@watchyomama4994]

@@johnhack67hi, I see you typed out something above, but what was the route you took? I work for UPS and they are paying basically me to go back to college(wanted my associates in info tech), but I really would rather do certs. Thanks!

[@HungryNinja360]

Awesome video

[@rocker8314]

I 've completed Mike Meyers' A+ course, which I found incredibly helpful-even for those who already have some knowledge of computers, mobile devices, and systems, but bother to get the certification. I also earned the Google Cybersecurity Certificate and am now interested in DFIR. I'm considering this roadmap: Sec+ -> BTL1 -> CCD & PJPT (though I'm unsure which to tackle first). Any insights you could share would be greatly appreciated!

[@GG-je7wb]

thoughts on Cisco Cyberops ?

[@DayCyberwox]

I think it’s okay but there are better options out there.

[@GG-je7wb]

@@DayCyberwox Thanks, So, security+ if you're already employed in cyber security as an analyst? Looking to get certs for a promotion.

[@thestoryofindia9357]

Thank you for this video. I am preparing for CompTIA A+ and Network+. I would do my CCNA after Network+ and then go into security.

[@DayCyberwox]

All the best!

[@italyxxl903]

ehy man, good video! underrated channel tbh. i have a question do u think all this certs are possible to take in 1 single year?

[@JustinColonel]

Hey there, Day! Can you share thoughts about Certified CyberDefender (CCD)?

[@DayCyberwox]

It's all here: kzbin.info/aero/PLDqMNdDvMsRmPoJhzyB6pSfUTWrPRUvtZ&si=7-85HpurI4-BZVvU

[@JustinColonel]

@@DayCyberwox Thanks a lot!

[@opeyemibalogun6486]

Well done Day, which one would you recommend between range force and BTL1?

[@DayCyberwox]

Thanks Tommy. BTL1 by far

[@kimberlinntseh9445]

Hello Day, thanks so much for the knowledge on SOC analyst! Hoping I could get a response on places/website to study and get the certificates.

[@DayCyberwox]

I have tons of videos on my channel for the certs I have experience with. Check out my home page for those playlists as a starting point

[@kre45]

Do you recommend gaining experience before preparing for the blue team level 1 cert?

[@DayCyberwox]

Not necessarily, it’s designed to give you that experience.

[@kre45]

@@DayCyberwox thanks man

[@MrAnderson610]

💯💯💯

[@PlayaX01]

i regret not starting at network+ i feel like i would've passed my security+ on the first try

[@DayCyberwox]

Network+ definitely helped out a lot for me even beyond security+

[@jastation321]

Do you put all of your certs on your resume? How do you determine which ones to put on your resume. Please make a video if you can.

[@DayCyberwox]

No I don’t put all of them. I actually made a video about it recently, here🙂: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmPNfXauaragnZI

[@joelreyes9875]

Hi day, can you make a video for top tools, resources and books for soc analysts?

[@DayCyberwox]

I’ll add that to the list!

[@cleverestx]

Thanks for the video. If I've just passed the Security+, wouldn't it be easier for me to pass the CYSA+ NEXT, and then take that knowledge and apply what I can toward the BTL1 (along with its great training) and pass that harder test a bit easier? Why would I want to take the BTL1 *before* the CYSA+ in my case?

[@DayCyberwox]

Nah it’s be better the other way around, doing the BTL1 before the CYSA would be a lot more beneficial. Although I did it the other way around I wish I’d BTL1 before CYSA. I know I’d have fared way better.

[@GG-je7wb]

should you go for Net+ or CCNA if you have the CCST Networking cert? if yes, I think going for CCNA may be better?

[@DayCyberwox]

Either really. CCNA is more in-depth and Network+ is just enough.

[@michaelhillman9298]

Just watched all of your comptia videos. Knowing what you know now would you still use mike Myers as a primary resource like you said you did in your A+ videos

[@DayCyberwox]

Yup, alongside Jason dion and professor messer.

[@michaelhillman9298]

@@DayCyberwox just here to update you. Since that comment I got the A+, N+ and S+. Debating on what I want to do know, my goal is to become a soc analyst. But I appreciate all of your help!

[@shearaventador]

Before A+ should I take ITF+ first or what.? 👍🏻👍🏻💯💯💯🙏🏻

[@trebbomb25]

What method do you use for note taking? When studying for a cert like A+, did you read and take notes at the same time or did you have a different method of studying?

[@DayCyberwox]

I'd watch and take notes.

[@myway8950]

Do you have any recomendations for Cloud Security? I am very confused with my career path. I have sec+ and a bit of python knowledge. I was thinking if you knew any career paths for IAM specialists?

[@DayCyberwox]

Working on a video for that!

[@myway8950]

@@DayCyberwox Thank you so much. I just feel like I couldn't find a well defined path for it. Feel like most Cloud security people first need to be system admin before going into cloud security? I don't want to deal with writing code and t automation if cloud security is my end goal.

[@marcustherealestateguy8321]

Same. I want to work with Enterprise hybrid cloud solutions as a cybersecurity consultant. The road appears to be pretty confusing. Which is why I'm here focusing on landing step 1 as SOC analyst. Thanks for the videos and insightful responses!

[@myway8950]

@@marcustherealestateguy8321 what technical skills one needs to become soc1 analyst?

[@abdulbarrie03]

do you need to get all those certifications before looking for a job as a jr SOC analyst or?

[@DayCyberwox]

NO. Not at all. You can get in even without them. This is just a recommendation.

[@Zerael071]

Do you need to know how to code and be good at math in this field?

[@cybernerd6622]

No you do not need to know how to code in order to start study cyber security, but coding is a option when you're more advanced.

[@cybernerd6622]

Simply by a CompTIA sec + to start or check out Professor Messer on KZbin. Jason Dion is. Good source as well.

[@HiPh0Plover1]

@@cybernerd6622 but ain't hacking attacks malware all about code and machine language etc. ?

[@DayCyberwox]

What Devon Minton said.

[@Zerael071]

@@cybernerd6622 cool thank you. I appreciate it

[@BJ-fu4zy]

You think CompTIA's certmaster training alone is enough to pass their certs?

[@DayCyberwox]

I've never used cert master before so I can't recommend it. However, in my certification playlist, I show you how I passed them with link to all the resources [ kzbin.info/aero/PLDqMNdDvMsRkA4hm81vcnyVKhfToAs6oY ]

[@azukaabrahamnduka5242]

Am interested

[@chrishigson1963]

I like the sound of the BTL1 but I'm put offf by the sound of a 24hr exam😮 I've done all the rest.

[@DayCyberwox]

Haha. The BTL1 definitely seals the deal

[@TrendenOfficial]

Should I get all these certifications before applying to jobs?

[@DayCyberwox]

No, absolutely not. Check this video out for better context: Do You REALLY Need Certifications to Get Cybersecurity Internships? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6HaoHhseMd4adU

[@TrendenOfficial]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@rithikjaswal3604]

What is the expiration of this certificate? 3 years ? BTL1

[@DayCyberwox]

It never expires.

[@hvgaming2347]

What about doing rangeforce soc pathway is that good enough and take some certs

[@DayCyberwox]

Check out this playlist for more information about defensive security training and my comparisons amongst certs and training. [ kzbin.info/aero/PLDqMNdDvMsRkdd0WYvLz-yOrFMY3x6n_F ]

[@abuthahiramanullah2311]

Hey Day! Can you make the video of CompTIA cysa+ vs BTL1.

[@DayCyberwox]

Absolutely! It should be up very soon.

[@abuthahiramanullah2311]

Thank you! Waiting 😃

[@shingyish]

Hie . If i may ask , at which cert level would you recommen someone to take the cissp

[@fabbehn0190]

Hi, I'm getting into raking a CompTia Security + course and I just don't get it. When will I? Will it be hard to find a job in this? How long did it take you to get it?

[@DayCyberwox]

I suggest watching some of my videos about my cybersecurity journey but I can’t really answer your question correctly since I don’t know what skills or background you’re coming from. Cybersecurity is not easy to get into, certifications are not easy to study for, you need time, patience and consistency for things to start making sense. Join the discord (link in description) if you wanna talk more!

[@ilyavasiliev538]

If im running really low on money,but I have a lot of free time and im trying to get an entry level SOC/analyst job,is it a good idea to skip security + cert and go for BTL1 CySa+ ?

[@DayCyberwox]

This’ll be a tough choice but even though the SEC+ has more clout, I’d still recommend getting the BTL1 over it. If you were to get a SOC Analyst interview, you’d fare better with it

[@ilyavasiliev538]

@@DayCyberwox thanks a lot !

[@johnvardy9559]

Bro could i go direct on BTL1?

[@DayCyberwox]

Yepp

[@davestevens4193]

10 certs...no python, no linux. It never ends.

[@Aoun_Muhammad36]

Currently im doing network+ and python side by side but im not doing network+ for giving exam what do you think is it ok if i dont give exam and just get knowledge from it?

[@Razadog98]

Would it be okay to just go for the Blue Team Level 1 without Sec+? Been working through THM (also currently working in IT for just over a year)

[@DayCyberwox]

Oh yeah absolutely! You have some experience behind you but just make sure to take a basic networking course or learn some basic networking principles too.

[@WilliusMaximus]

Hey Day i was looking into learning Splunk but noticed they have moved away from the Splunk Fundamentals 1 & 2. They now have a few classes that are $500 each, what would you say is the best current way to learn the core principal's of Splunk at the moment?

[@DayCyberwox]

I got you, I’ll make video on that and upload it tomorrow with all resources.

[@makrovestonya5523]

thank you Day :)

[@criskyro]

I Recently Obtained the Google Cybersecurtiy Cerificate and the CompTIA Sec+, Do you recommned that I go back and also get the A+ & Network+? I was planning on taking BTL1 Next. I am wanting to break into a SOC Analyst role then futher down the line specalize in Forensics DF/IR

[@DayCyberwox]

Not necessarily but going over a course on both certifications wouldn’t hurt :)

[@HiPh0Plover1]

That's alot of certs aint it ? I think studying all those is stupid and won't guarantee you would be actually good at your job which is the goal

[@DayCyberwox]

Did you watch the entire video? The point is not taking the cert, it’s gaining the knowledge from the concepts defined by the cert and besides HR and employers lover certs so why not. It also helps a structured learning path for freshers. We’re all built differently, certs might work for some and might not for others. To each his own.

[@HiPh0Plover1]

@@DayCyberwox the knowledge in the cert is available in the internet aint it ? So the cert just give you sort of a curriculum to follow but my point is would it give you what you need to be good at your job ?

[@ctjmaughs]

@@HiPh0Plover1 I would like to say everything is on the Internet but not collected and presented in the best way

[@neverhomepnw]

Id rather take on those certs than spend 5 years and be 80k in debt from college and land the same job.

[@rdh9475]

Vocalize .