Is the Security+ Enough to Land a Cyber Security Job?

Are you wondering if the Security+ from CompTIA is enough to land a job in Cyber Security?
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Cyber Security is a career field that is booming with opportunity and of course that means that a large amount of people are trying to break into the industry. Due to the high demand, I frequently get asked by people if the Security+ is enough to land one of these highly sought after jobs. This is especially a curious question because people hear conflicting information about either being able to start a Cyber Security career right away or on the flip side, having to work your way up through the ranks in Information Technology FIRST before making the switch.
Join me in this video as we discuss the Security+ from CompTIA and how that fits into the pursuit of a successful Cyber Security career. After this video you will have a much better idea on if the Security+ makes sense in your career or if you can skip it altogether.
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[@DetLions01]

It is possible folks, I am transitioning to a new career in IT from something that is not related at all. I got my Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and my Sec+ cert, I also have a security clearance. I was able to land a cybersecurity engineer role. Best advice I can give is to go to network/ hiring events and have a normal conversation with the hiring managers/ recruiters, be yourself, tell them you are eager to learn more on the job everyday, it worked for me, it can for you too.

[@JonGoodCyber]

The cleared world definitely has its advantages for starting out in Cyber Security but networking with people in the industry will help anywhere you go. Thank you for sharing and I'm glad that it is working out for you!

[@bulba888]

Thx for a tip, Where can I find this kind of events?

[@sharronandrades2179]

Taking security+ exam this week and next I will start studying network+. Thanks for the great advice.

[@JonGoodCyber]

You can do it!

[@dotmars]

I just passed Net + 2 weeks ago and now studying Sec +, scheduled for 2 weeks from today. Network + and Sec + have a ton of overlap. I was surprised.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Security overlaps with just about everything, which is one of the reasons why it's very difficult to be great. Additionally when technologies change, we have to find the new ways to keep things secure.

[@willsiii2866]

I do agree with you, Network + is the foundation and security + builds on top of that. You have to learn how a network operates before you secure it. Unfortunately when my friends ask me how to get into the IT field, I always direct them to security +. the DoD 8570 (IA level II) requires at least a security +. Even in the private sector I am seeing security + required for networking jobs.

[@JonGoodCyber]

So if you understand that networking knowledge is important, why do you direct them elsewhere first? Keep in mind that the DoD 8570 doesn't satisfy ALL the knowledge or skill requirements that employers are looking for regardless of the industry.

[@willsiii2866]

In my area it's mostly DoD. if you don't have security + those companies won't even interview you.

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@willsiii2866 the reason for that is the Security+ (or same level DoD 8570 certification) is a mandatory requirement and the interview is to see if you actually have the rest of the skills and knowledge required. As I said, the Security+ doesn't mean that you automatically satisfy everything else.

[@roundtree30]

I have my Sec+ and I actually just landed an entry level SOC analyst position. I am currently studying Cyber security+.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Excellent...the learning never stops.

[@SMOKEY428]

Did you have any previous IT experience , OR previous cyber security experience (non work related), stem degree or any other degree ?

[@roundtree30]

@@SMOKEY428 Sorry for the late reply. I do have IT experience. I worked in the IT space for about 5 years but only the last 3 were help desk. I was fortunate to land a job with a company that has a lot of IT and security positions so I got in at entry level and got to tier two help desk in about a year, and then started applying for security positions in the company.

[@ch1do9x]

Studying for the ccna currently and I’m now taking some practice tests on udemy. Hoping to get it and then go for security+. I’m interviewing for an entry level cybersecurity position so hoping that my lack of certs isn’t concerning.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Thank you for sharing! There are people every day who are able to land jobs without certifications but keep in mind that you've got to find other ways to be competitive if you don't have any, and that's especially true if you don't have any work experience.

[@ch1do9x]

@@JonGoodCyber oh yeah definitely agree. Thankfully I do have some experience doing live monitoring using the ELK stack. The company that is interviewing me has provided the services at my college to allow me to do that as well.

[@samsmusichub]

Great video, thanks.

[@JonGoodCyber]

Glad you liked it!

[@Solutions.Technology]

i had network+ few months ago, passed security+ recently, still seeking for job in the IT industry but with no luck so far, although i have a BSc in IT but no work experience, the only experience i have is my HomeLAB

[@JonGoodCyber]

What types of jobs are you applying to? You should be applying to anything entry level IT and Cyber Security that lists 0 to 3 years of experience. Additionally, if you aren't getting interview calls from those types of positions with the credentials you have, then your resume likely has issues. I recommend checking out my video on resumes and booking a coaching session ( jongood.com/services/ ) where we can walkthrough more detailed information.

[@Solutions.Technology]

@@JonGoodCyber thanks for the response and this gr8 video, am applying to entry and mid level jobs through LinkedIn since more than a month, but noticed that most companies are focusing on high experienced candidates in the Middle East job market as am not in the US

[@Rhulkallos]

Q. Hey so I'm interested in getting into cyber security cause of my uncle, but I have no background at all when it comes to networking, so my question is where do I start? Online or find a college with a course?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend checking out my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I provide a roadmap of certifications and skills to pursue. Additionally, I discuss different training options that exist. My career advice playlist is also another good place to check out with regards to finding the right program for your situation.

[@kennethwood6862]

Nice video! I’m actually having a tough time deciding which certification to choose. I’m in a GRC role and I’m not sure if CISSP, CRISC or AWS Solution Architect is next best step.

[@JonGoodCyber]

The first place that I recommend is checking out my free eBook's roadmap ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) to see the skills and certifications that everybody should pursue. With regards to the CRISC, it certainly has valuable information but it's not really one that I would consider until you are very established in your career and have many of the major certifications out of the way. The main reason is that the CRISC doesn't do well on it's own.

[@bulba888]

Gonna finish my Google Cybersecurity certification in like 10 days. Will get my resume together and try to get helpdesk job while studying for Security+ My plan , no exp, no degree

[@JonGoodCyber]

Awesome and thanks for sharing! Good luck and let me know how things progress.

[@chillmill3986]

@@JonGoodCyber Any updates on landing an IT job?

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@chillmill3986 Can you clarify what you mean? I'm not looking for an IT job, but if you're looking for advice, I have plenty of videos on the channel that apply to IT and Cybersecurity.

[@PakmanShanny]

Any update did you find a help desk job?

[@bulba888]

@@PakmanShanny couldn't even get an interview. Google CC is not good enough, need real certifications, not certificates

[@solomondesigns1155]

I passed my security plus exam yesterday!! I leaning toward going for network plus because I have nooo it experience. :/

[@JonGoodCyber]

That's awesome, and congratulations! I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and working through the provided roadmap of skills and certifications. I also started my career getting the Security+ first and learned quickly that doing so creates gaps in knowledge that you want to address now to avoid any issues down the line.

[@solomondesigns1155]

@@JonGoodCyber awesome I’ll check it out. Thank you!

[@DirtyEmfo]

so would you say go for Network+ first and then security+, or jus get the security plus?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I've included a roadmap of certifications and skills to pursue.

[@abelchigombetatenda4757]

hey Jon is to good to go for Sec+,net+,PNPT and then CISSP

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend checking out my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I've included a roadmap of skills and certifications for everybody to pursue if they want to work in Cybersecurity. I also discuss specializations and how that should fit into your decisions.

[@peterliggett5233]

What's your opinion of the CySA comptia certification.? I have 9 years of working in I.B.M technical support and operations and what today would be considered data centers.Just would like to know possible entry level salaries if I got both of these two certs.within the next 5 months.?

[@JonGoodCyber]

First I would visit my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) and grab my free eBook to see the roadmap that I recommend. This will help you identify what you need to know and then compare that with what you actually know. Experience alone is rarely going to give you everything that you need, especially for Cyber Security. The CySA+ is an ok certification targeted at Security Operations but I think the Blue Team Level 1 certification ( www.securityblue.team/why-btl1 ) is a better choice if you're specifically looking at that category and level of certification...again follow the roadmap FIRST as it was created to make you a very competitive candidate. Salaries can change based on a lot of factors but in a normal cost of living area in the United States, one could expect somewhere between $60,000 and $80,000 for an entry level cyber security role.

[@peterliggett5233]

@@JonGoodCyber I looked at your certifications and just curious why did you let your CCNA routing and switching and the CCNA security certs lapse. I thought they at one point were almost mandatory, especially to get past HR department

[@JonGoodCyber]

@@peterliggett5233 over a decade ago when I started in Cybersecurity the CCNA was a lot more valuable than it is now. Networking has changed a lot in that time period and I only had used the Cisco-specific knowledge a few times in my career when I decided to let them expire. I haven't used the Cisco knowledge since letting them expire either. You might still hear from Cisco purists out there but they just aren't in touch with reality of how things are these days.

[@Ib90]

So don't skip A+ for Security+?

[@JonGoodCyber]

I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I provide a roadmap of skills and certifications that is always current.

[@jae-sunglee1875]

Hi. I have a question regarding cyber security job interviews. Do they ask questions about data structures and algorithms? I'm a web developer and in our interviews they do ask about data structures and algorithms. I'm thinking about switching to cyber security.

[@JonGoodCyber]

They could but it all depends on the job and if it involves development or application security responsibilities. With that being said, the majority of positions are unlikely to require that knowledge.

[@jae-sunglee1875]

@@JonGoodCyber Thank you so much! So for positions like pentester or SOC analyst, you wouldn't normally be asked questions about data structures and algorithms?

[@JonGoodCyber]

Again it really depends on the position but the majority of positions in Cyber Security, especially the ones that you've mentioned, are more focused on identifying flaws in existing applications and not in the development process.

[@jae-sunglee1875]

@@JonGoodCyber Thank you very much😄

[@8080VB]

Ejpt is what I'm planning to study for next. .

[@JonGoodCyber]

Awesome and thank you for sharing! What made you choose the eJPT?

[@Chuck4581]

I'm busy with network plus just passed my a+ cert

[@JonGoodCyber]

Congratulations on the A+ and good luck with the Network+! Make sure to check out the Network+ training and practice exams on Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ).

[@MrBluemanworld]

The questions are not valid. They're not valid because building ones knowledu is always, always valuable, so whether it lands you a job or not, it will lead to another security dimension that will land you a job and you'll have well-rounded knowledge

[@JonGoodCyber]

Which questions are not valid?

[@MrBluemanworld]

What will AI do to cybrsecurity industry?

[@JonGoodCyber]

It won't have nearly as much impact as it will on some areas that are almost entirely routine/repetitive.

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

👍😃

[@JonGoodCyber]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!