From Blue Collar to Cybersecurity (What I Would Do Today)

[@JoshMadakor]

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

[@Realworlddummy]

Yeah because of you contribute to clickbait the market is saturated therefore you can sell your course. shame, these numbers are outrageous, entry position is literally minimum wage and not even will break you into cybersecurity.

[@neilburns372]

4 years ago I was welding. I found your videos, and your AD lab. Wound up getting my Net+, Sec+, and landing an IT job. Worked hard, got my PenTest+, and got into a security role. I don't think I'd be where I am without you. Glad to see you're doing well.

[@juggusa]

i been thinking about being an electrician or going to wgu for a tech degree what’s your opinion on that?

[@neilburns372]

@juggusa4581 I cannot stress how nice a job where you don't go outdoors, or lift something heavy is. IT uses a lot of brainpower, but your body will thank you.

[@juggusa]

@@neilburns372 that’s exactly what i was thinking of thank you for your opinion bro

[@juggusa]

@@neilburns372 for someone who knows nothing about coding or tech it’s scary seeing how hard it is to get a job for someone with the skill set i feel like it would be impossible for me knowing i have no skills on that stuff, i don’t want to waste time on a degree and not get a job or have my job be replaced by AI in the future tbh but other than that im all in for it

[@neilburns372]

@juggusa4581 absolutely, keep at it and you'll get there 👍

[@Kifi777]

IBM have a cybersecurity fundamentals course too which is completely free!

[@tremainesmith8730]

Cisco too

[@headshotcaptain8389]

Entry level I.T. is far too heavily saturated right now unfortunately, being an employers market plagued with ghost jobs, unrealistic "entry level" qualifications/requirements, low pay and horrible hiring practices make breaking in seemingly impossible. The gatekeeping continues where everyone who started is an expert and giving someone a chance is asking for too much apparently.

[@akeno3872]

I'm also seeing a rise of L2 jobs with L1 salaries and sometimes, even worse than that.

[@howardtheduck5958]

@@akeno3872I’m seeing companies attempting to force their L1s to act as L2/L3, qualified or not. No pay adjustment, of course.

[@chisomogbonna8992]

This is discouraging ngl … now I’m regretting not doing my backend in peace and switched later but I didn’t enjoy it at all

[@Realworlddummy]

it’s saturated because all these clickbait youtubers

[@Urmomz]

Its saturated because alot of companies are outsourcing these jobs for much less..Think about it..Why wouldn't they take advantage of the salary discrepancies? Companies are having record high profits.

[@rushrumble1699]

Construction to IT.

[@morethanmello]

Mechanic/AAA Roadside to IT Got my AS in math and science and 10 years of customer service to. I hope to be a cloud security analyst in 5 years with a BS In cybersecurity from wgu and certs

[@joshuabarrett7486]

This currently relates to my major change with school and optimism for my career journey! There was a lot of helpful tangible information in what you presented! Thank you so much, as I have been studying cybersecurity for a while now independently. This should help further move along the process for me and give legit credit for pursuing a job/career!

[@evans_northwest]

Really solid advice here. I believe you can definitely utilize the employability framework mentioned to fit your needs. I wouldn’t be afraid to look into SysAdmin jobs as well, and then focus on security-specific functions. Great stuff!

[@JeffersonRah]

Lvn to cybersecurity. Graduated mit x pro 2 years ago. Still no luck.

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

Good stuff Josh! ✊🏼😎

[@d.s.dathaniel7552]

Keep in mind that certificate is not the same as certification, a certificate of completion doesn't provide confidence to the person reading your resume because it's mostly unchecked versus a certification at least would require an actual exam to pass. I would not put any certificate on my resume if I am looking for a role.

[@dellamen943]

Great video, Josh

[@leandroravelo3017]

Could you please make a video about the new CS degree from WGU and how to transfer and prestudy for it.

[@BreannaPerkins-y9r]

I want to get a job working in GRC as a compliance analyst or something similar, would you recommend your cyber course to help someone who wants to work in GRC or is your course more targeted for those that want to work in defense/blue teaming? If not your course can you make a video on what path someone can take to work in GRC with no experience.

[@tremainesmith8730]

Look up unixguy who has a GRC course. They have done content together

[@The34thousandE]

Please make a video on how to get into cybersecurity GRC. I’m currently a I.T Technician

[@squiggs69]

I have 6 years experience in the IT field and I want to do like online university like WGU because I really want to just move into a more senior level position and I feel like I need a university degree for it. Certifications do work but it has only gotten me so far and not many were willing to give me an opportunity and I just want to work abroad as well.

[@rwxrw]

keep it up Josh

[@safarnama1111]

Hey, thank you for the value you provide. Is there a way to connect? I am looking to get into Cyber Security. In the meantime, I will begin the google basic course. Please let me know if there is a way to connect with you. Thanks

[@JeraldSchreiber-i1j]

So would you recommend your it coirse on course careers or the google cyber security course if my intention is to eventually take your cybee securiry course.

[@stroodelgaming1902]

Hey Josh! I’m currently enrolled in your CourseCareers IT program, and I will graduate soon. I’m coming from the HVAC field and I am highly technical, with tons of experience working with software and programming new equipment. I’m moving to Japan to be with my wife in October. What would you recommend doing? Any advice is appreciated!

[@ReptilianXHologram]

Why are you leaving the HVAC field? I thought they made good/decent money.

[@SedSeddy]

​@ReptilianXHologram Its back breaking, no work-life balance. From my experience with my husband

[@ReptilianXHologram]

@@SedSeddy I mean that is true, but it is also a job where it's pretty much guaranteed work no matter the economy's status. Whereas anything tech related on the other hand...

[@nachosplash]

God, this feels like a comment written by me. Currently looking to get out of HVAC and at the starting step, I see this. Im hoping your journey goes well!

[@Joel-r2u]

IT or Cybersecurity ? Which one has more advantages

[@sadasow2670]

Warehouse to soc analyst

[@rce4651]

im stuck at 90k gross as an analyst/consultant.

[@tahntalus]

Get your rhcsa and learn bash/python

[@tremainesmith8730]

Which is better? Your course or the course careers version or are they the same?

[@jam3rson1]

Wondering Josh. Once you get passed the interview stage, with no real world experience. Do you get any training on the job?

[@JoshMadakor]

Not really. They usually have a general idea of what they want you to do but you usually have to figure it out on your own. Any training you receive is usually very basic and is related to company process and stuff, that has been my experience anyway

[@roselynacheampong5943]

Hey Josh, I need your help. I have a 3 year higher education from Ghana and I want to pursue a masters degree here in the United States. However, my application to pursue masters degree with WGU has not been successful because they require a 4 year degree from an accredited university. I do have some 3 certification so far :Sec plus, CEH, & CISSP. How do I leverage my work experience and certifications to be able to get a masters degree here in the United States? Thank you

[@desiralhagger4034]

Good stuff

[@carole3877]

Do you plan on creating test questions for the ITF exam?? I am working on that certification first before starting A+

[@youngsb24]

Hey Josh, I’ve came across your content, and I was interested in going your cybersecurity course. I am someone who struggles with finding a job due to lack of job experience and skill. I was curious to know, Since I have a MacBook with a m3 chip and I know MacBooks can have some limits when building a home lab. I’m wondering if I can take your course with my MacBook or would I need a pc instead ?

[@OMGdidyouJuStSeeDAT]

You should be able to take them no problem

[@michaelwynkoop327]

Would you recommend getting the google IT professional certificate first before the google cyber security certificate? If your goal is to get into cyber security and you have no experience?

[@bedguyvids]

Hi Josh, question on your course. Once I buy the course would I have "unlimited " access to do the projects and continue to practice?

[@chisomogbonna8992]

I heard cybersecurity isn’t entry level you will need to switch later the line … so I’m saying which is best way to enter IT help desk or other technical role like back end or so .. is it easier to get IT help desk if you have some other technical experience?? ( I really didn’t enjoy my backend role )

[@Crews1]

6:51 How can you tell a project is good

[@Jordan-ln2ef]

I'd rather work in a steel mill. Chairs are for living corpses.

[@Realworlddummy]

stop with the clickbait

[@deboman81]

What it’s the click bait?

[@Realworlddummy]

@@deboman81 180k salary, cybersecurity is over saturated , and you can't even get an entry job unless you start from the bottom with dog shit salary

[@Nemixx]

@@Realworlddummybro entry level for any career is usually ass especially ones with low barrier. Cybersecurity is not over saturated because there isn’t actual people with experience to fill the roles lol

[@Realworlddummy]

@@Nemixx Cybersecurity ain’t entry level that’s the point, these youtuber needs to stop selling that lie so they can get paid for their online course business.

[@deboman81]

@@Realworlddummy you got to love KZbinrs lol

[@jnahara]

I'm studying for myself using youtube professor messors content to get the A+ cert and network+ and securtity+ certs. Also just finished google IT support program and going to do the cybersecurity program also on coursera. Once I'm done doing all this I feel I'll have a solid foundation. At that point I plan on enrolling in your course. My question is once enrolled and after doing all the labs and stuff do you get involved and help us with our resumes and portfolios? I'm really good with theory and taking tests but I absolutely suck at being creative and my resume is dogshit lol.. I was just wondering does your course get hands on with the students and help with resumes??

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey! to answer your question, I don't actually sit down with people and do this, but there is a portfolio and resume section that teaches you how to do everything. I am starting a community where I will spend more time with the audience in a group setting, so you can look into that when it release if you want ^^

[@jnahara]

@JoshMadakor thanks bro! BTW .. are u Lebanese too? U have a west african arab kind of look about u. I have cousins in west Africa