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[@Account-qh5ci]

Just getting into IT after 10 years in the transportation industry. I've learned SO much from this channel, thank you✌🏿.

[@nicoleenesse]

Thank you

[@Account-qh5ci]

@NK 215 I'm still learning currently, but I've been told to take an IT help desk job. From what I've been told, some will train you and some will want you to know a little or even have your CompTIA A+ certificate. Either way it's computer related experience and you'll be able to get a general understanding of several jobs related to technology.

[@michaelblack7949]

Great content as always! Your videos on WGU were instrumental during my research phase when I was looking at different options of how to get into cybersecurity. Been loving every moment since I enrolled. You’re truly helping a lot of people. Thank you.

[@nicoleenesse]

I am glad you find them helpful!

[@bertmeza8673]

Great content! I am in the middle of a AS cyber/IT which has included networking fairly good entry into it. I found your channel and I have enjoyed your perspective. It is def encouraging as I am coming from construction. This is a huge change but one worth it! Keep the content coming and thank you!

[@nicoleenesse]

Awesome! Thank you Bert!

[@dfaro8453]

I am a single dad. I was enrolled to a tradition college 3 years ago, and just couldn’t keep attending due to work/life balance issues. Keep hearing positive reviews about WGU and how it’s affordable. I will definitely enroll bu the end of this year. It’s a dream of my to receive my bachelors.

[@nicoleenesse]

It's a great school and very affordable. I suggest checking it out

[@DarrenWigfield]

Tick tock...

[@oculosprudentium8486]

Wow a Master's in 6 months!! I'm right behind you btw!!

[@rafatkhan76]

Congratulations on your Masters degree...you’re a true gem !!! Very helpful videos

[@nicoleenesse]

Thank you!

[@_itsbruno]

I was going to have a nine month gap between ETS and the time I started my originally-planned grad school program. I think I know what I'm doing in that time, now. Thank you so much!

[@nicoleenesse]

You got this!

[@exiawildfire7708]

I’m actually about to goto college to get my bachelors in cyber security after doing 10 years in law enforcement…looking forward to learning this subject.

[@a_random_guy2671]

They should sponsor you. You legit put them on the map for me and honestly they are looking more great the more I learn about them.

[@nicoleenesse]

I know!!!! I should set something up

[@DerrickJLive]

Very helpful video. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@joshkindy4826]

Great video. I'm glad to see the audio has improved. i miss the top of your head though. sad day.

[@nicoleenesse]

😂😂😂 thanks for the feedback

[@ASAPKING313]

Now I see thats that is my problem! I got a bachelors in GIS and I remember when I was on a job interview. They didnt know what that was lol. I will be looking into this

[@JoshMadakor]

Omfg I recorded a video just like this a couple weeks ago but it's still private lol. Nice video! Edit: upvoted for pregaming CEH!

[@nicoleenesse]

LOL, energetic twin. post your videos!!!! They are amazing. People need your perspective

[@JoshMadakor]

Lol thx. I have bunch queued up starting October 1 :p

[@UncleTreCSE]

Great video. Very informative Nicole..

[@nicoleenesse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sugarskulllyfe5890]

great video keep up the content!

[@nicoleenesse]

Thank you

[@ardean111]

Once I graduate with Bachelor's in NetOps and security I will have 12 months of remaining benefit on my GI Bill to use and I can't figure out what to do with it. This was an option the intrigued me but I think I'm becoming tired of school and writing papers, and a second bachelor's degree is probably a waste of time, so maybe I will just leave the remaining 12 months alone.

[@andrewbunch8973]

Did the bachelor's extremely quick and am now looking at the masters.

[@trlab1010]

This is your second video I saw that you talked about WGU, once I finish at SUNY, I'm going to WGU for my Masters

[@nicoleenesse]

I

[@np18]

I had never heard of WGU until I watched your video, I do hope they sponsor you.

[@nicoleenesse]

Thank you!!!

[@morganwatkins5162]

Nice to see your channel growing. I remember when you had like...2...subscribers. lol. Editing has gotten much better as well :) If you have a stem background and knowledge in CS, do you think it would be more beneficial to just do the Masters or do the undergrad. Do you feel the masters degree does a good job even if you don't necessarily have a foundation in networking/security?

[@nicoleenesse]

Aye! Thanks. Slowly making improvement. The masters does do a good job, but you will have to put in extra work to get the network fundamentals down. Masters also degree qualifies you for more jobs/higher level opportunities like management which may interest you down the line. Depends on your goals. You will need an undergrad to do the Masters program though so not sure if you have that down

[@morganwatkins5162]

@@nicoleenesse Lol thanks! I have 2 undergrads (civil engineering & petroleum engineering) so I'm covered there. Sometime next year I plan on doing my masters in Data Science, but cyber security is interesting to me and WGU is dirt cheap so I am not opposed to enrolling in the program and spending some time learning it. I mean, there really are no downsides as it opens up many doors and can go hand in hand with data science. I should start the enrollment process...like...tomorrow. lol. I'm so burnt out on doing construction project management in the cesspool that is Seattle. Keep up the good work with your channel.

[@User_2051]

I have a BS in accounting, but I’m trying to get into IT, finishing up A+ cert and been into technology since I was a teenager, would this Masters Degree make sense for me? As in, would I qualify to take it with no previous formal IT classes

[@Lostgirl_404]

Wow, I’m seriously considering WGU! I really want to get out of costumer service… is this beginner friendly?

[@Bee-dg5sk]

I'm just hoping my financial aid can cover it and I start this program on April 1st🎊 im very excited and thank you for your wonderful content😁

[@nicoleenesse]

Best of luck!

[@SavageScientist]

Great video, i will be taking the CISSP exam later this year my company will be paying for it. I been putting off the CISSP.

[@nicoleenesse]

I have been putting it off also. It is easy to do.

[@SavageScientist]

@@nicoleenesse Yes, i think its an easy certificate especially after getting my SAP certification which was hard.

[@EricAdeleye]

Excellent video. How long did it take for you to complete your Master's Degree program?

[@carmenperez266]

Hi! Love your videos! I had a question I’m completely new in the computer world I don’t know anything but I would like to learn to later on go into cyber security. Where do you recommend I start?

[@nicoleenesse]

There are so many pathways! I have a vide coming out this week or next about various paths you can take.

[@DeematheFashionDesigner]

Hey Nicole, I already have a bachelors in cyber! Do you think I should get a masters in management?

[@julioc4635]

Very inspiring.. Get sponsored! Lol getting my bachelors after a while.. So cybersecurity is interesting..

[@nicoleenesse]

I need too lol. Cybersecurity is an awesome field to get into. Get after it!

[@d.w.4319]

On average how much reading material is linked to each course ? Do they have text books?

[@RuhRohRaggy97]

So CEH is only required cert during the program? How many papers did you write over the course of your M.S? Thats whats really holding me back from wanting to start

[@scotthearts9634]

From what I have heard from various KZbinr that went to WGU they don't give assignments or somethin' of the sort like that

[@lisavanlith7235]

would you say it might be worth it to do both a masters and bachelors through wgu? (i know you just did the masters) however im starting the bachelors soon and was thinking of doing the masters right after

[@nicoleenesse]

Bachelors has a ton more certificates so it would be useful. There are a lot of good masters programs for a good price from top tier schools so I would shop around. But I mean at the end of the day most degrees are a checkmark. It's about the people you meet while you are getting your degree

[@thechillmaster5836]

is the MS in Cybersecurity any good or is it more of a CISSP prep guide? because if that's the case, I was thinking about applying to Georgia Tech for MS in Cybersecurity because i heard that it teaches hands-on, job skills and heard mixed reviews about WGU's MS program (i have the BSCIA from WGU already)

[@alhamdulillahnotes4511]

Great content! Did you finish in six months because you have some certificates or this is the usual duration for the program?

[@nicoleenesse]

I studied for CEH before starting in order to graduate faster. Also, I have a lot of experience in the field

[@alhamdulillahnotes4511]

@@nicoleenesse Thank you very much for sharing this opportunity!

[@mpforeverunlimited]

It's self paced and almost purely test based. The speed is up to you but most programs have a minimum number of credits per semester

[@GameOnMe]

How many courses were you taking at once.

[@Samsons121]

Which is better to get as a bachelor degree before a Master’s in Cybersecurity, a bachelor in Cybersecurity or a bachelor in Computer Science?

[@MEJOVA]

I'd suggest you to go for BSc computer as it'll give you a good idea about computers and also help you explore different fields.

[@nicoleenesse]

it is just a brand name, not better

[@shady9206]

I want a masters in that but I'm afraid it'll be too difficult with working full time lol

[@darius8l881]

I’m a veteran and I’m considering using my G.I. Bill for cyber security at WGU I don’t have any experience is it better to do a bachelor s or should I go for my master and take longer to complete it

[@nicoleenesse]

you need a bachelors before doing a masters degree. Really, you only need a bachelors degree unless you want to go into management then Masters can be useful

[@d.w.4319]

On average how much time did you spend on each course?

[@leejay4890]

Any way to contact you for more in-depth cybersecurity questions? Thank you!

[@Jonathanbloom100]

Great question, am also interested

[@nicoleenesse]

It is in the process!

[@chrisSosa1]

So i can get a masters in cybersecurity with my B.S in business administration by going to WGU?

[@aghaali9826]

GOD bless you 🙏 ❤ you are awesome I was able to learn so much ... since I had no experience in IT PLEASE witch labtop should I buy .... its a big question for me and Alot of people like me Mac book air will be fine for WGU cybersecurity ?? Or i should get windows?

[@nicoleenesse]

Macboook air willl be fine

[@AngelTorres-ot6mb]

So I need a degree in cybersecurity to get in the field. I was thinking of doing a bootcamp. What do you suggest?

[@nicoleenesse]

I would check out videos on cybersecurity bootcamps and see if it is right for you. I cannot tell you that

[@feemo5099]

I want to do a cyber security degree what courses do u think I should do to make the degree easier

[@nicoleenesse]

not sure if I understand the question

[@ihameed]

what did you find more in real world? CEH or CFHI?

[@nicoleenesse]

Ehhhhh they are both good base knowledge base but not practical

[@juniorgriffiths784]

Hello, I am taking this degree right now, may I have you review something for me?

[@nicoleenesse]

I don’t do reviews as of right now

[@bubblytea2020]

What is your opinion on WGU bachelor on cyber security ?

[@nicoleenesse]

It's a great program witha. ton of good certs

[@NegroRotary]

I think i'm going for master in business project management

[@nicoleenesse]

Project management can be a lot of fun!

[@NegroRotary]

@@nicoleenesse do you think that is better than going cyber? i'm doing my bachelor in cyber, that is why i was thinking of project management

[@nicoleenesse]

@@NegroRotary depends on what one you personally like better. Both pay well

[@NegroRotary]

@@nicoleenesse thank you

[@georgia-pro7357]

Hi Nicole , so why took Master at WGU after taking cybersecurity certificate ( the one you got before you got hired )

[@bhanuprakashpinnamaneni1887]

Hello,i am from india. Planning for masters Cybersecurity.is this university good. Please suggest me

[@Samsons121]

Which is better to get as a bachelor degree before a Masters in Cybersecurity, a bachelors in Cybersecurity or a bachelors in Computer Science?

[@nicoleenesse]

Computer science mostly because it will stand the test of time

[@Samsons121]

@@nicoleenesse I see, but then I would still need to get many of the Cybersecurity certifications on my own since not many are included in the computer science degree.

[@nicoleenesse]

@@Samsons121 That is very true! If you are 100% sure you want to do cybersecurity it would be better. There are always phases in tech that come and go, and CS is pretty general. It used to be networking and no cyber/cloud

[@Samsons121]

@@nicoleenesse Ok, thanks 😊 You are awesome 🤩

[@nicoleenesse]

@@Samsons121 so are you!!