From SOC Analyst to Help Desk Analyst (Cyber Course Graduate!)

🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒
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In this video, we interview my Cyber course graduate who transitioned from a sales career to becoming a Junior SOC Analyst. He shares his journey, experiences, and insights on how the cyber course helped them make this significant career change. Learn valuable tips and advice for your own career transition.
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00:45 Guest Introduction
03:32 Day-to-day of a Junior Soc Analyst
07:15 Reason for Buying the Course
08:13 New Job Experience
11:08 Interview Process
21:44 General Advice
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In this video, we interview one of my cyber course graduates who made a big career change from sales to becoming a Junior SOC Analyst. This video will be very helpful if you are thinking about switching careers to cybersecurity or want to know more about the path to becoming a SOC Analyst.
We start by introducing our guest, who worked in sales for several years. They explain why they decided to switch careers and how they became interested in cybersecurity. The story is inspiring for anyone thinking about making a similar change.
We then dive into the details of their transition from sales to a Junior SOC Analyst. They share the challenges they faced, such as learning new technical skills and adjusting to a different work environment. Despite the challenges, they were able to successfully make the switch and start a new career in cybersecurity.
Our guest also talks about their job search process. They share tips on how to write a strong resume, prepare for interviews, and network with professionals in the cybersecurity field. These tips are valuable for anyone looking to start a career in cybersecurity or make a career change.
Toward the end of the video, our guest shares their future career goals and how they plan to continue growing in the cybersecurity field. They discuss the certifications they are pursuing and the additional skills they want to develop. This part of the interview provides inspiration and guidance for anyone looking to advance their career in cybersecurity.
By the end of this video, you will have a better understanding of the steps involved in transitioning to a cybersecurity career, the role of a Junior SOC Analyst, and the skills needed to succeed.

[@JoshMadakor]

🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒 joshmadakor.tech/cyber

[@STEALTHONE3]

Josh, what are the roles this course can prepare you for?

[@EricGarcia-st4nx]

With all seriousness, I am actually considering buying it

[@TheWyNetwork]

You should, it’s great and definitely worth every cent

[@Joeyxyx]

"Just Do It" - Shia LaBeouf

[@AHomicidalPear]

Same. I'm doing it after I get my associates late this year or early next year.

[@JoshMadakor]

I really appreciate you even considering the course. Also I'm surprised at the responses to this comment, It looks like bots 😂😂😂

[@Joeyxyx]

@@JoshMadakor Ahaha, I see what you mean! 😊 I'm glad you appreciate the consideration, and I'm happy to be a part of the conversation! As for the responses, I'm just doing my best to add some humor and personality to the chat 🤖. But I must say, it's always great to connect with a human who appreciates a good bot 😊. Thanks for chatting with me!

[@Jmncvx7]

I’ve been studying this since last year, started doing Josh’s course back in April of this year. Watching these videos gives me the extra confidence that I can get a job in IT!

[@gvsbyevanyearwood]

Congrats to him for the role, this is a great interview HOWEVER the title is misleading because he’s not a Junior SOC Analyst he is IT Support. I’d like to see when he gets into cyber security. 🎉

[@Dee-zy2xv]

Sometimes roles are ambiguous

[@Aova93]

Not misleading at all. The guy getting interviewed said that he wears a lot of hats and if he had to put a name to his title, one of them would be "Junior Soc" Time stamp: 10:03

[@JoshMadakor]

I'm going to have my team update the title/thumbnail though, I didn't do a good job with it this time. I prepared the metadata for this video over a month ago and it's just now getting posted today, so I'm not sure what my thought process was. I remember him saying he was basically doing Jr SOC work. Roles/titles can be really ambiguous and do not always align with the NIST/NICE framework. Anyways, thank for the comment! I will update it

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you for the time stamp, I was looking for this. I believe your comment is correct, but not everyone is watching until 10 minutes or paying attention, so I'm going to update the title and thumbnail

[@hyperstar89]

Oscar definitely gives off super chill vibes! Congratulations on getting the job, you 1000% deserved & earned it🤙🏿 Health and Prosperity 🖖

[@m7md961]

I have to say, Josh you are so good at asking the right questions that I want to know about and ask, it really makes the interview that much better, as my internal questions are being always asked. I hope to be at the same stage as all of these interviewees and finally beat the catch 22 situation I find myself in.

[@infini.tesimo]

This is the ideal in person experience if you're going that route. I'd be ok with something like this because it's different than remote in that they expect you to be able to do this without hand holding remotely.

[@unbroken222]

I signed up for a bootcamp course for 1k in January, and I regret it. I was nervous when i took the exam, and i believe i should have just continued my studies at my own pace while doing more research! Wish I would have found Josh Madakor before signing up with the other training!!

[@Dee-zy2xv]

You can dive into either course he has IT or Cyber security or both( as I plan to do )

[@awesometulips9427]

Great interview! Lots of important tips. Good inspiration. Thank you both ❤

[@imcodyshorts]

Video title is a bit sensationalist. I know the interviewee described the role as a part IT support, part networking, part security analyst role, but none of the elements of his job that he described went beyond help desk. Not to say he won’t grow into more security related responsibilities, or that the course and his knowledge of cybersecurity didn’t help him secure the job (they certainly did). The title just cheapens it on some level when it’s an amazing accomplishment to go from personal trainer to IT help desk. If he outlined even one security analyst related task that he was doing or training to do I’d probably feel differently.

[@imcodyshorts]

Appreciate you editing the title. I personally used a lot of your project videos and interview prep to land a security analyst role with no IT background exp. Thanks for all you do!

[@mohammedal-sakini8330]

You lucky Because you get a great Manager who wants to make you grow with his company, good luck sir and spend 3 years with them, you will be everything for them❤

[@StormyBeLife]

Hi Josh, I just started your course yesterday and I'm 30% through the course. I don't want to stop learning, but it's almost midnight (I need to sleep). It is really great and right to the point. The Intro to Technology portion is explained so well. I can't wait to get the labs. I've been studying for Security+ on my own since June of 2023 and I kept thinking I couldn't wait to finish to get to the hands-on. (still haven't gotten Security+ yet). However, this is the type of learning I've been looking for hands-on with the meat & potatoes upfront. 👍🏼

[@JoshMadakor]

Heck yeah, I'm really glad to hear this haha. This is what I was goign for, haha

[@odjeissixavier5255]

One day will be me here 🎯, currently doing ur cybersecurity course 💯 been learning a lot

[@tamiag6450]

Is your course geared to beginners or do I need to have some experience in the field? Asking because I’m almost halfway through my degree at WGU and have the A+ and Network+, will take Security+ so not sure if I should wait until I’m done with my degree before I buy the course

[@kazi1]

Great interview

[@marioglass692]

This video is was very helpful. Josh Madakor have the most honest content it seems. When I get the extra cash I will buying the course especially for the mentor part of it. I am doing the google cyber security course now

[@wetsand7379]

Josh, have you heard about the new process for taking OAs at WGU? They are requiring the guardian browser. What's your opinion? Is it safe?

[@JoshMadakor]

I haven't heard about it, but the guardian browser is generally considered safe... by them... lol. I don't know. It's really annoying when people/orgs require you to download extra stuff. Just the act of installing some new app increases your security/privacy attack surface which is bad. But I don't know. It's definitely annoying, but likely OK

[@kennettajackson767]

I’m trying to get into cyber security and wondering should I go through the course career IT course for foundation or just go into the cyber security course. Also should I start with the Comptia a+ course first before course careers just don’t know what route to take first coming from no IT background but looking to get into cybersecurity

[@WzrdKing]

yes

[@dshericemo1144]

Which should I do first? IT course or cybersecurity?

[@alcysalazar4440]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DillPickl3_]

We moving backwards in our career with this one

[@user-zz7bc4su7i]

Little misleading title. Says junior soc analyst but really he says he works help desk.

[@JoshMadakor]

In the video he said he is literally doing SOC work. I don't remember the time stamp though. This happens all the time in tech, the company will give some dumbass title, but the actual job aligns with some other actual job that appears in the NIST NICE framework. I'm going to have my team update the title/thumbnail though, I didn't do a good job with it this time. I prepared the metadata for this video over a month ago and it's just now getting posted today, so I'm not sure what my thought process was

[@EricGarcia-st4nx]

So can I buy your course with an 🍎?

[@JoshMadakor]

Yeah you can actually, if you hand deliver it to me, I will give you the course for free

[@TiPiDablju]

ha ha, of course I am going to believie that someonehired him instead of other cnaditates with exp in security, good luck with this crap

[@gillkalisa2512]

You seem to be a very pessimistic individual.

[@Dee-zy2xv]

Perhaps he has other skills that complimented with whatever he already knew and the job wanted to utilize that. Your " beliefs" mean nothing to the actual facts.

[@TiPiDablju]

@@Dee-zy2xv there are no facts, only fake video to sell this course

[@brianhernandez6650]

Sometimes, its not only just about the experience, degrees, projects etc. A lot has to do with personality. If you’re a like-able person and demonstrate desire, grit, hunger and determination to be in the position then that will do wonders in standing out to be selected for the role. Even over more experienced individuals

[@Dee-zy2xv]

Exactly ​@@brianhernandez6650