How to get into Cybersecurity in 2024 | How to Start a Career in Cyber Security with No Experience

[@WithSandra]

Sign up to enroll for a 7-day free trial with Coursera here! [Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate]: imp.i384100.net/k0R0rz

[@rajashekar7930]

Hello ma'am I am from India I would like to switch my career to cyber security analyst but can't afford please guide me

[@WithSandra]

@@rajashekar7930 I’d audit a course on coursera where they let you review the material for free! You just cant get the official cert doc at the end but you can go through all the learning material. Best of luck to you!!

[@rajashekar7930]

@@WithSandra thank you 😊

[@lahcentizi]

@WithSandra I finished my Google Cybersecurity Certificate. I enjoy your videos thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge, inspiring.

[@CyberSoul958]

Where is the link to your RSS feed?

[@davidnguyen8189]

I know I'm still young but I'm pushing 30 and still unsure what I want to do with life. Someone told me to look into Cybersecurity and here I just stumbled across your videos today and I'm very grateful for it! But I'm a bit overwhelmed as it's a whole new world for me and I'm worried I would give up early on as I learn better hands on rather than a study/research approach. I will still give it a go though as my first 2024 challenge! Thank you Sandra and good luck to everyone else. Happy New Year!

[@marcvallejo601]

Same here! I’ll be 28 soon and going to an unknown realm!

[@OEThe11]

Good Luck to you man and keep your head up, Something will come through for you soon enough.

[@Aryonwilica218]

I just finished my 2nd course of 8 of the Google CS course it’s challenging but fun specially since I don’t like to fail I can’t wait to learn Linux Python and start studying for the comp Tia sec+ I didn’t think I would be doing this well since I started last Sunday but I’m anxious to keep going 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@halojeff15]

i plan to get all 3 of my comptia certs being A+ , net, and security+ endgoal being an ethical hacker , hopefully i can come back to this channel with an update. nearly 100% prepared for A+

[@MrChandlerjm]

Thanks for this video. I’m changing careers at the age of 40, and I’m super nervous. This is great information. I will be watching this numerous times and taking notes and action.

[@ashbandicootmf4322]

You got this 💪🏽 I just switched also and using google cybersecurity (31 years old). Before, I used to look at the ‘job requirements’ section on any cybersecurity job on indeed and had no idea what they were talking about. Now, a lot of the processes and systems used are very familiar. Keep going 🙏

[@MrChandlerjm]

@@ashbandicootmf4322 thanks for the feedback. I just got fired two days ago before Thanksgiving. So I gotta make it.

[@WithSandra]

We’re rooting for you over here!!😁

[@MrChandlerjm]

@@WithSandra thanks Sandra. You earned a subscriber. I’m watching more videos now.

[@ShurEye]

This comment alone really helps. I’m 37 and miserable with my current career and I’ve been looking into cybersecurity off and on but felt like it was “too late” for me to make a change. I think we should both go for it!

[@thiagomussa593]

Thanks for another incredible and valuable video, Sandra. You are an inspiration to me. I already have a 3-month cybersecurity cert and was contemplating whether or not to take the Google cybersecurity cert to build up on top of the one I have. But over the past few months, I have drifted away from cyber because I was stressed trying to decide if I really wanna get into cyber or software engineering. After watching your video, I feel motivated to get back into cyber and will do that by enrolling in this Google cert. I’m 26, but sometimes I feel so stressed for not being in the field yet. I will keep on being persistent and positive! Thanks a million. Your channel is my fave cyber channel! 😊

[@WithSandra]

Hey! 26 is really just starting life imo 😆 you have so much time moving forward, even if you didn’t start 5 years ago, today’s still the youngest you’ll be starting at. Then 5 yrs from now, you’ll be really thankful you made that jump today! Completely understand the feeling of choosing between careers tho, but it helps knowing that its not permanent, you could do cyber for 10 yrs then decide you wanna try SWE and by then, you’ll probs already pick up some scripting or secure sdlc skills to bring over, maybe even for a hybrid security software engineer role 😁 Thanks for being part of this channel, I really appreciate you! Best of luck in the cert program, keep us updated!

[@thiagomussa593]

@@WithSandra thank you for your insights and words of encouragement, I really appreciate you. Sure thing, I will once I have any more updates. I’ll keep checking your channel for more awesome content. Have an amazing day!

[@GoblinKing0007]

I'm transitioning from another field. I'm currently taking the Google CS program. Thank you for the information.

[@LarryVuchanovich]

I passed the Comptia Security plus and created a home lab, also I started watching the google cyber course to add to my resume

[@lawrenceshdow]

Has it lead to anything??

[@JinIXWolf]

Thanks Sandra! I am almost done with my CompTIA A+ and I was wondering how to get started into CyberSecurity. You definitely answered my questions. I had watched more than 5 videos and yours is the most concise and valuable one I came across ! Do you think is better to go for either CyberSecurity by Coursera first? OR.. Aim for the Trifecta of A+, Sec+ and Net+?

[@WithSandra]

Really glad these vids have been helpful! 😁 congratz on soon finishing your A+, I think the Google Cybersecurity cert is a great next step since it also provides a discount for the Sec+ if you’re gonna take it anyway, Network+ I’d only recommend if you’re interested in going into Network security or an entry level network admin role, but the Linux+ is a great option for both cybersecurity and IT roles so thats another path you could consider that may be more relevant. Hope this helps and best of luck with whatever you decide😁💯

[@HO-ov5hd]

I will try out this tips starting now. Will keep coming back to this video to update.

[@ShurEye]

I’m a 37 year old female from Ontario. I worked in security years ago and wanted to become a police officer but had to back out of that. I’ve been in retail now for almost 10 years and it’s not what I want for my life. Cybersecurity has peaked my interest a few times over the last couple years and I’m really debating the Google certificate course. It’s scary to change jobs/careers at my age but I don’t want to settle with where I’m at. Thank you for your informative video and knowledge!!

[@WithSandra]

I know it sounds cliche but it really is never too late to start! I’ve said this to someone in a previous comment as well but even if you didn’t start x number of years ago, today’s still the best time you’ll be starting at because 5-10 yrs from now, you’ll be in a drastically different place in your career. And by then you’ll be really thankful you made that jump today without wondering about the “what if’s”! Best of luck to you in the Google cyber cert program and keep us updated with your progress, you got this!!😄

[@ShurEye]

@@WithSandra It’s very true! Thank you! Just gotta make myself take the jump which is nerve racking lol

[@kyleh2059]

Thank you for this video. Recently graduated and looking to get into the IT/Cybersecurity field. I don’t know anything and have been meeting with people for consultations as to where to begin, certs vs degree, and entry level jobs that will help build a strong foundation/understanding. This video has helped me learn more on how to begin. I e just signed up for this program that sponsors that Google certificate!

[@RonnieHall-x2j]

Thanks for taking the time to create this video!! Lot's of notes taken!!

[@WithSandra]

really glad this helped!

[@JS-xu8wi]

Hello, I've been looking into the Google Cybersecurity Courses. Hearing you talk about it here helps make me feel at ease to person the Google course. Hopefully it will help me for a career change

[@WithSandra]

Best of luck if you take it! The free trial is 7 days so you have plenty of time to see if its right for you 😁

[@Nishinga.]

I’m currently doing the google cert then I’m going to do security + since it’ll be discounted. I’m contemplating going back to a community college to get a computer science degree just to be more knowledgeable and make my resume look better. Do you think that’s a good idea or should I just stick with the certs and focus on building a strong portfolio? I’m currently doing regular security at a robotics company but I’m completely new to working in the tech field. It’s a little overwhelming lol

[@judithmontufar214]

Research about wgu

[@WithSandra]

Glad you're taking advantage of the Sec+ discount, I feel like not enough people talk about it lol. As for going back to college, I'd first see how far your projects and certs can get you, this build up usually takes 2-3 months of active technical learning to get a strong project portfolio and applying to jobs while you study for your Sec+ (make sure you add onto your resume that you're actively studying for the Sec+). You could also break into cybersecurity through an IT focused role too, there're lots of different options before dropping $$$ on a degree. I'd make that plan B or potentially checking out an online degree program like WGU, I know Josh Madakor makes videos about his experience there. Hope this helps and best of luck :D keep us updated!

[@Nishinga.]

@@WithSandra awww this is awesome thank you so much I really appreciate it! I like how you mentioned it being plan B cause my mind was so hyper fixated on it being the “optimal option” cause it’s a degree. I finally broke out of my introverted shell and started networking with a few of the seniors at the IT department at my job and I never thought about getting my foot in the door with an IT job. I get so nervous about their “status” and how much they’re making that i tend to forget that they’re still human just like me so it doesn’t hurt to ask for guidance and see what they say. Imposter syndrome is a killer for me lol I’ll definitely keep you posted on any updates I have with everything 😊 thanks again Sandra!!

[@suprisepoopies25]

to be honest, the google cert is only worth it if you have absolutely no experince. Your time would be better spent doing the CompTIA trifecta (A+, Network+ and Security+). The Sec+ will not be discontinued, it will just have the newest version of the exam ( it wont be that different). The discount you get from doing the google cert is negligible and the same or better discounts can be found on other voucher websites. If you already work at a robotics company I would suggest asking them what sort of skills they are looking for. I will also second looking into WGU as a low cost online school. Youll get both a degree and a bunch of certs at the same time for a fraction of what most schools cost, depending on how quickly you can get through the material. As they say, experience is king, so doing portfolio projects is always gonna be a good idea, but none of the certs I have mentioned so far will adequately prepare you to do those types of projects. You need more hands on experience, in my opinion, before you start to feel comfortable doing these type of projects. I would suggest looking into tryhackme, or hackthebox, which use real hands on type labs to teach you about cybersecurity. Ive done all these certs and honestly I think these websites have been the greateset bang for my buck. Im not sure how it would be, withouth the context of what the certs have taught me, but together it is great. Anything you can do to strengthen your resume is a good idea. School isnt neccesary but it definitly helps. Cybersecurity is a very niche position at most tech companies so it definitly helps to have broader IT skills before focusing on security. I hope this is helpful, I have been on that same path for the last year so I figured I would share what my experience has been. Good Luck

[@Nishinga.]

@@suprisepoopies25 this is absolutely incredible information and advice, thank you SO much man I sincerely appreciate it. I screenshotted your comment so I can always reference it along my journey. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mr.dugsiye6570]

I am new to cybersecurity and i want to make career for my self. I am doing my PhD in network security and I don't have any prior experience in this field i am looking for a good and affordable bootcamp. thanks for helping in advance.

[@Mel-fc9th]

Love your content. Thank you. Please recommend a sandbox, safe area to practice the different tools. Thanks

[@aubreytraverse.]

Thanks for this keep up the great work! Which laptops would you recommend for beginners in CS?

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for watching!😁 Honestly, i used windows as a student but now I use a mac and I actually like both. In all my cybersecurity roles tho, I used windows which is also less pricey so anything with i7, 256gb+ ssd, 16gb of ram (maybe 32gb if you’re gonna be using VMs heavily). I like lenovo but dell and HP are also decent options, especially if you get a good deal during the holidays. Hope this helps!

[@girly7]

@@WithSandra if we use windows can we install kali Linux os

[@ChiSoul]

I'm pivoting out of a career that I've been in over 20 years. I'm basically starting over at this age. 😢🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TechwithLuca]

Thank you for the guide!

[@WithSandra]

Thnx for watching Luca😄

[@TrishOloughlin]

Hi, Im new to IT and was researching how to get into cybersecurity and some say we need to complete Comptia A+ also, or do you think comptia security + is okay to start for a newbie to IT? thanks

[@benjaminebube1]

Very nice content ,thanks

[@Dah7zy]

Hi Sandra, I'm a fan of yours! What tool do you use again for consolidation of RSS feeds? I appreciate your reply!

[@Radi4nt7]

Hello Sandra, I couldn’t find a way to get ur RSS feed 😅. Thanx for sharing all this amazing info with us!

[@AservicesP]

Hi, my name is Allan. I'm enrolled in the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate. I'm halfway getting into Linux and Phyton (Module 4). How can I transfer and use the copy of incident reports done as each module's requisite to move forward into a portfolio?

[@jesst.427]

I am 37, and just got my bachelors degree in IT two years ago. I have been procrastinating (mostly scared) to pursue career in IT. I just dont know where to start. I am currently an admin asst. in maintenance and operations but I feel like I am wasting my time here esp. after spending $30k for my degree. I love technology and want to do something within the field. cybersecurity seems like a great start. I also like to troubleshoot. Any other recommendations for IT Careers? Any good remote jobs? I have two little one’s at home so that would be super helpful.

[@JonnySoAsian]

Just Passed my CySA looking for a job.

[@danielnbompa-turay9690]

Thank you Sandra

[@msreid]

how do you look for or create hands-on experience/ intern. I'm 35 year old making a career change and my time is limited but I'm eager to get real life experience (especially since I learn better with doing)

[@barnsish]

Currently enrolled in wgu. Very informative video. Thanks

[@WithSandra]

Glad this video helped and good luck finishing up your program at WGU! :D

[@sr92007]

Sandra you're the number one female on KZbin for Cybersecurity..... no other woman has more videos than you.....

[@WithSandra]

Aw thank you, I appreciate your support! If you're looking for reccs, Cybersecurity Meg and Nicole Enesse are two other awesome women in cybersecurity to watch as well :)

[@jnahara]

Thank uuuuu Sandra, you're my hero :)

[@dancingkidkul9325]

Hey @Sandra, Does SOC Analyst should know the MITRE ATT&CK Framework or what because I talked many SOC analysts and they are not aware about it and whether it is for them or not? So can you make a video on it so as SOC analysts what all things they needs to know from MITRE ATT&CK Framework?

[@brian392]

After sending resumes, are companies most likely to call you about the job or are they supposed to send emails. Because I've gotten some calls, but believe them to be scam calls so I just don't answer. I'm starting to think that was a mistake. Your thoughts?

[@Ghost-yb6us]

Good information thanks. Are there any sites or books where I can study shell scripts?

[@WithSandra]

I'd start with Tryhackme's bash scripting intro! tryhackme.com/room/bashscripting They're a great resource for offensive and defensive so this should be pretty insightful, hope this helps!

[@samsonvladislav4167]

Which certificate is better, the Google Cybersecurity cert or the Security +?

[@MajorMatt79]

Hey, Coursera, i know they are sponsoring you but they have the worst reviews, do you personally recommend them? lots of cases where people sign up for the 14day free, cancel early and they still get charged as well as no help through out the coarse? thank you in advanced Matt

[@WithSandra]

Hey Matt! I haven’t heard of this issue myself but the free trial is only 7-days for their certs! But for their Coursera PLUS program, it’s 14-days. It could be a bit confusing depending on which you sign up for when you start the program, which changes what free trial length you get. Hope this gives some clarification! Otherwise, I’d email their support team and try to get your money back if cancellation was before trial end date, you’d definitely be entitled to that.

[@MajorMatt79]

@@WithSandra thank you so much for your reply, I will try it out! CyberSecurity let’s hoooooooooo

[@donnyjohnson5439]

Very informative

[@WithSandra]

glad this was helpful :D thanks Donny!

[@Astralfort]

Hello sis, please I'm in a confused state. I want to transition into cyber security, thou i have no background. Where can i begin? Thank you

[@joshuamorales2482]

I have a Sec+,Network+,A+ certifications as well as AWS cloud cert. Still can't find a job. Any suggestions?

[@shorthaircut_blog1274]

Good evening, does a person with computer science degree need all this certifications?

[@techfly3]

between your videos and network chuck they seem to line up very well with both of your road maps

[@Two_js]

I'm a Nigerian and I really wanna start my career on Cyber Security but I really need your guide

[@WithSandra]

if you have any specific video topics that can help, feel free to add them here!

[@kholeduma8508]

Will the CompTIA SEC+ certificate come after the Google's Cyber Security program. What I mean is; will the sec+ exam be attached to the Google's Cyber security program, or will I have to enroll for it separately?

[@rayshaunparis1176]

Do you recommend getting a associates in cyber security?

[@Danielle-pf9du]

If you did a degree what degree did you do? Because I can't decide between computer science or cyber security degree.

[@newstation795]

Comp sci

[@kholeduma8508]

And please can you be my career guide, I'm new to cyber security (Beginner), but I am familiar with SQL Injection tools and most kali Linux tools.

[@hugomoran6854]

great video. i actually wanted to follow this recommendation. I wanted to take the google cyber security certificate followed by security + cert. and maybe blue or red level cert? Followed by projects to add to my resume. let me know if this is a good route to take. i currently work in healthcare It in a more application support role ( incidents, back end configuration, etc) but i feel this field is booming and the job prospects are high

[@WithSandra]

Hey! :D Firstly, it’s awesome that you already have IT and incident handling experience, this is really gonna help you out once you start applying for entry level cyber roles. Yes to google cert then sec+, esp bc the google cyber cert provides a discount to take the sec+, in terms or blue to red team certs, you’ll find a lot of resources online, I recently made a vid on blue team resources here (soc/security analyst): Become an SOC Analyst | Top 5 Courses for SOC Analysts (Cyber Security for Beginners) kzbin.info/www/bejne/imKsgYOJltV8aJY For red team certs, most of the highly-sought after ones are more advanced but even starting out with the Pentest+ could be a good option for you, or just the good old Tryhackme + Hackthebox challenges on your resume, they also have red team pathways too. Most of the certs/pathways will have projects included so that should jump start your resume updates too. Best of luck!! 😄

[@hugomoran6854]

@@WithSandra thanks for the reply! Yea I was told the blue level may be better for beginners but I have to look into it more! I rather not jump into the market without any projects under my belt that I can speak for !

[@NoBapTj]

U recommend the Google Cs Cert Over a BA in CS i Keep hearing get the A+ aswell How would u break into the filed without knowing about it

[@eamy9960]

I’m a college student, I’m looking at Risk management or Compliance

[@Adventure-of-your-Life]

Can you take Security + If you've never done A+?

[@girly7]

I am going to study cyber security bachelor degree is it only enough to get job ?

[@Jamille_11]

Thank you

[@WithSandra]

Im happy this helps!☺️

[@Matthew-xf9hn]

mm...how many years am i looking at, before i get paid here?

[@Cabbage_Patch10]

Hello, is the field of cyber security somewhat friendly when it comes to hiring felons for drug and money laundering charges? What if knowledgeable in code and willing to get the compTIA certification under my resume?

[@f1helpdesk-courtney563]

Financial crimes and crimes against people (violent crimes, human trafficking) are typically frowned upon. For other stuff, if you're lucky - the company will look at what you've done since then. Whether you've reoffended, if you have references that will speak to your work history since committing those crimes, if you have a solid work history since, etc.

[@Cabbage_Patch10]

Thank you so much for the information about this. It is not a violent crime, but was a federal crime for weed while working with growers. Basically just build a solid resume with knowing python hands down. @@f1helpdesk-courtney563

[@jenelldcosta9565]

Hi, I'm recently started my 1st year of Business Management as well as cybersecurity....and I have math as one of my unit. Kindly give some tips to study math and is it really necessary to be successful in a cybersecurity career journey?

[@livelikequan7237]

Absolutely not necessary as you may think tbh

[@WithSandra]

Honestly after university, i havent touched math in a very long time, its just a school pre-requisite but you wont use it in a real job most of the time!

[@willielewis2548]

What about digital forensics

[@TSWSCI]

How long have you been in cybersecurity?

[@WithSandra]

A bit more than 4 years

[@ChiefOfProtocol_ZW]

Do I need a fancy smancy degree to land a cyber security gig?

[@mariowhiteside5559]

I am starting boot camp on January 2024

[@WithSandra]

Congratz on starting your bootcamp soon :D! Keep us updated with your progress!

[@yantochiang3559]

Good sharing Sandra, hope we can colaborate somedays

[@ramana416]

can tell me any course in udemy

[@Muntan_19]

Can I have your linkedIn profile link please?

[@dingdong6452]

How much is the google course??

[@WithSandra]

It's based on a monthly Coursera subscription after the 7-day free trial which is $49/month in the US and Canada but may vary in different regions

[@pspwilliams]

What’s the feed called?

[@WithSandra]

Copy + pasted the deets here, app is called Feedly! - Just realized I could link a Patreon post lmao, linking here for anyone who sees this comment wondering where to find it (again, no sub needed, I made this post public!): www.patreon.com/posts/my-cyber-news-64352757?Link&

[@pspwilliams]

@@WithSandra Thank you and that’s fine lol

[@johnportugal5589]

Recycled content😖.

[@back2create71]

She needs a mic

[@ImZaDi-love]

Thanks for the content and the RSS feeds.

[@WithSandra]

Np! :D Just realized I could link a Patreon post lmao, linking here for anyone who sees this comment wondering where to find it (again, no sub needed, I made this post public!): www.patreon.com/posts/my-cyber-news-64352757?Link&

[@markporsche2868]

Such a boring and monotone voice

[@andrewp3358]

There is a guy in the discord posting xxx links. Can someone ban him plz lol

[@WithSandra]

Just banned somebody this morning but not sure if its the same dude 🤦🏻‍♀️ lmk if you still see their posts, thanks for the heads up!

[@andrewp3358]

@@WithSandra Thanks. Will do!

[@Muntan_19]

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[@Kyle_almighty1]

dude... this whole video is an AD lmaooo. im not even gonna watch it. in less than 50 seconds I can tell courser nd google are all you are going to talk about because they paid you to mention them. FOH😂

[@kl32boy.2]

Are you AI ? your face , there is no expression in your face ,,, why? , you have any problem?

[@Radi4nt7]

lol, I think if ur lookin good for face expressions ur in the wrong channel buddy.

[@MohamedAlhamshari-q7q]

Dear Sandra, I really want to start studying cybersecurity and get the CISSP certification, but I am confused about wich the best cybersecurity boot camp to start with , Ironhack or Flatrion school, so please could you help me choose the best one of them.

[@WithSandra]

Hey, thanks for watching! If you’re just starting out, you’re likely not going to start at CISSP for your first cert, I’d consider a beginner cert like Security+ which doesnt have any required prerequisites to get certified. I also havent looked deeply into the Ironhack or Flatiron bootcamp curriculums so I can’t give a definitive answer, but I do have reviews for other cybersecurity bootcamps on my channel, a good option for you might be the springboard bootcamp which has a job guarantee if you qualify, that’s the safest option I recommend for most ppl starting out. Hope this helps and best of luck with whatever you decide! A Cybersecurity Bootcamp with 100% Job Guarantee? | Springboard Cybersecurity Bootcamp Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn68cp6Vf9itgZI Springboard Cybersecurity Bootcamp (Get a Job or Your Money Back Guaranteed - $1000 off Code WITHSANDRA): www.springboard.com/landing/influencer/withsandra

[@fishfish3861]

I thought about going into fullstack academy for cybersecurity but then theres google cybersecurity that cost less. What should i do?

[@WithSandra]

Fullstack Academy is a bootcamp while the Google Cyber program is a Professional Cert on Coursera, they're a bit hard to compare, but I usually recommend starting with the lower cost (or free) resources first before dropping $$$ just to make sure cybersecurity's right for you! They have a 7-day free trial so that should be a good option to just start the Google Cyber cert ( imp.i384100.net/k0R0rz ) and decide where to go from there. Good luck and keep us updated! :D

[@fishfish3861]

@@WithSandra my dad is willing to pay the price for fullstack academy, so its hard to choose which i should go first and maybe fullstack is beginner friendly? I have no experience in cybersecurity or IT btw. I want a course thats really credible and prepares me for security+, thank you for this advice

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[@DragosDDT]

can you pronounce cyber security correct :)))? Useless video btw, nice steal.