The Honest Truth About Free Cybersecurity Training

I often get asked if Free Cybersecurity Training and Certifications are enough to get you a job in cybersecurity.
In this video, I break down the honest truth about free cybersecurity certifications and what you can expect as you search for your next job opportunity!
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[@NicolasMoy]

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[@alvinnair2000]

I‘am not sure why this channel is not getting recognized widely by Cyber Security enthusiasts while other similar channels have millions of view. What makes your channel different from others is that you show the practicality of this career. Keep up the good work Nick👍 I am all ears for the future videos.

[@NicolasMoy]

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[@KevtechITSupport]

agree

[@sardissozo3399]

I would say 80% of businesses have it wrong if what you are saying is true. Back to the medical analogy... Nursing has finally figured this out. It's getting more and more popular to hire new nurses in paid "nurse residency" and really training them for the field... Working side by side with an experienced nurse for a long time until they have the skills to do the job independently. Those nurses are far more committed to the company, sometimes contractually, and employee retention is much higher. It's also far cheaper in the long run than hiring, incentivizing, and retaining experienced people in a cycle of hiring and recruiting.

[@NicolasMoy]

This is a great comparison! The medical field took decades to get this right. Cybersecurity is still a new industry in comparison.

[@maxfrischdev]

That is basically the old and time tested "apprenticeship", you are describing.

[@ultravioletiris6241]

MBAs think they’re optimizing it lol

[@Sodapopwalters112]

I agree with your sentiments about certifications. I see these certifications as more of project experience rather than a certification that would unlock doors. I am going through it but I use it to see what it has and if there is a capstone I can use for a talking point in a interview rather than using it as a bullet point on my resume.

[@dylansullivan2252]

It's like what I realized while getting a BAS in Cybersecurity. The actual degree is not all it's cracked out to be. Doing learning on your own, networking, CTF's and an overall passion for the field is where you make your money. One thing I noticed is that the people that just get A's in class thinking that's all they need to be doing are shocked when they fail the technical interview. It requires more than surface level stuff, and entry level certs are great, just not the end all be all

[@Geomaverick124]

I never understood why people think that one cert will get them a job...especially a foundational one in cyber. An Entry level Cybersecurity job would be equivalent to a mid level IT job...in addition to a foundational cert you need an associate level cert, projects, and social proof...you need to show off day by day that you know what you are talking about. You get the certifications and that will get you looked at...then you create social proof by building projects and showcasing the project on social media...that will get recruiters reaching out to you

[@NicolasMoy]

Yes very good comment here! I agree

[@galloe]

I see this a lot, and I have to say some KZbin content creators are partly to blame. Some of these people post videos with titles like "Get a job in cybersecurity in just 7 days," or "Break into cyber without any prior experience." They sell the promise that you can get into cybersecurity by simply taking a single PCI-DSS course from Qualys or Google's cybersecurity course. You should see the comment sections of these videos. They're full of people who have absolutely no idea what cybersecurity is, they just know they want to work in it because it pays well. None of those people even have fundamental knowledge of IT. They work in all types of industries and, because of these videos, think they can transition into cybersecurity by simply taking a course or two. On one of the videos the guy says to get your own domain so that you can personalize your email address, to look more professional. The comment section was full of questions like "What's a domain?" and "How would we go about registering a domain?" I mean, come on, at this point it's just sad to see, this is their exact target audience.These content creators are basically preying and fishing for views, they don't really give a shit about actually helping anyone.

[@sideck02]

So, I’m totally new to this. Absolutely zero experience but would like a role in GRC. I’ve never been under the ‘ illusion’ that a couple of basic certifications are going to land me a job. Employers want experience but how do you get experience without a job? The old dilemma! Obviously I need to some degree of hands on experience and knowledge. Will virtual internships and projects help and if so can you recommend any sources to explore? Loved the honest video too 👍🏼

[@NicolasMoy]

We have a well rounded program that will equip you will all of this within the CYBERPRO Accelerator. Check it out!

[@sideck02]

@@NicolasMoy Great thank you 🙏🏼

[@tamaragordon8547]

I am also interested in GRC. Let’s see how we can attain this. Open to suggestions and tips.

[@cloey_b]

Hi Nicolas! Thank you for your comments on this topic. It's important to have this kind of information from someone as experienced like you.

[@NicolasMoy]

My pleasure!

[@amigazo3972]

Not sure which Google Cert are you talking about. I did the Google Cyber Cert and I had to pay for the subscription to Coursera who hosts the platform and study material. What I realized is that this cert is just a little taste that wont give you a job. It is just an intro to the field in general.

[@NicolasMoy]

It used to be free

[@aviwemusa6109]

I did my Google Cybersecurity Cert on Coursera for free within 7 days.

[@amigazo3972]

​@@aviwemusa6109 Nice for you. Every person handles time and learning process different. Especially if someone has previous IT knowledge would finish it quickly. For someone without such a background like me, it took longer.

[@cyberlocc]

@@aviwemusa6109 How the Heck did you do the GSC in 7 days? Were you off work completely?

[@aviwemusa6109]

@@cyberlocc Yes completely off work for a week and 2 days.

[@unnownunnown3935]

Hey! Amazing video, I'm learning about computer software and there's not a lot of information on careers in cyber security so I've been really lost on where to find more info on the topic. Your video definitely answered some of my questions about certifications. But can you do a video on beginner jobs or projects someone new can do to get hands on experience and understand the jobs better? P.s. Is learning everything from free online sources a good or bad way to learn?

[@NicolasMoy]

You get what you pay for. Usually free is more of a "lead magnet" than a genuine program that is going to produce you real results.

[@Bruinou19]

Finally some 1 answered my question, this should get millions of views thanks bro i appreciate it.❤

[@NicolasMoy]

Glad it helped!

[@bothamediagroup]

Hi Nicolas than you for the video. I'm busy moving into the Cyber Security field from 11yrs in web dev and marketing. I was looking to get into the red team but I leaning more towards the blue team do you have entry level courses for the blue team?

[@pammajatt7009]

Brother, Can You make a whole video on career guidance to become CISO from Beginner role. Will AI affect it. If , Affect than What should we do To overcome fear of losing JOB ?

[@NicolasMoy]

That sounds like a great video idea! I'll see what I can do

[@RandomFaxx]

I've taken the google cert and coursera charges $49/month and you have to pay $50 to obtain the cert at the end but I agree with your points in the video. What certifications do you think is worth your time then? I recently got my security+ and am working on some Microsoft certs atm... cheers!

[@NicolasMoy]

When Coursera first launched the Google Cybersecurity Certification, it was free. But yes, the points still stand on these type of credentials.

[@meddo411]

Thanks for sharing your opinion. I have a question, though: With your many years of experience, what would you advise someone in this situation to do next to get a job in cybersecurity (someone with no IT background or degree and who has just passed the ISC2 CC cert)?

[@NicolasMoy]

Watch some of my other videos on free credentials to get. You want to develop your skills in a cybersecurity specialty.

[@rwxrw]

Great video bro. I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@NicolasMoy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@abdulo8963]

Nice video! Quick question: do US companies give out cybersecurity jobs to applicants outside the US... especially GRC? Thanks

[@NicolasMoy]

Yes, some do. It all depends on their needs.

[@francis7566]

i think this is what KPOs do

[@dryaserdryaser]

What are your thoughts on freelancing opportunities in cyber? Can you make a video expanding on it? Specifically, what kinds of specialities there are and how you can learn and land an opportunity in freelancing?

[@NicolasMoy]

I love freelancing opportunities. You can do well as a technical or GRC contractor. This greatly depends on your life goals though!

[@RichPober]

The ads don't come up if the YT webinars are watched on blocking browsers, like Brave.

[@NicolasMoy]

Thanks for watching

[@ruslang5545]

Hi Nicolas! Are you familiar with services that review entry-level resumes and provide feedback? Thank you!

[@NicolasMoy]

We do offer this service within our CYBERPRO Accelerator program

[@ruslang5545]

@NicolasMoy how much is that program?

[@puj106]

What are your thoughts on the undergraduate certificate program at SANS? They give you 4 GIAC certs. They claim to help you land a job right after graduating.

[@NicolasMoy]

I think its an overpriced degree. If you have the money or are getting sponsored, it's not a bad choice.

[@pammajatt7009]

brother, Is cybersecurity Overcrowded field ?

[@NicolasMoy]

Not as a whole... There are certain areas which are more congested than others like Security Analyst roles

[@ucol2068]

@@NicolasMoywhich roles are not over crowded then?

[@pammajatt7009]

@@ucol2068 yes, what are other role. Is that entry level role... ? Will it help to get senior level position.

[@wahibasnoussi4430]

i study at a university and have a chance to either sit an exam for ceh or ejpt which one you advice for ? thanks

[@NicolasMoy]

The CEH is ethical hacking and its more widely known amongst employers. eJPT is within that same domain of ethical hacking but is hands on.. Also less known. If we are going for skills, I'll say do the eJPT. I'm not a fan of EC-Council.

[@wahibasnoussi4430]

@@NicolasMoy thanks for the advice so much can you further tell me about hr buster certs for cybersec ?

[@tlhalefontsiapane7373]

I am a nurse looking to change my career path specifically into Cyber Security. I fell in love with it from a free seminar that i attended online. Which school would you recommend? I have been approached by London School of Informatics but i am not sure if they are the best choice

[@NightMare-nq2we]

See no substance in the video, I have been learning a lot from the free training video post

[@lolnowayz]

COMPTIA is coming out with a expert line

[@Camolina29]

Google cybersecurity cert isn’t free

[@NicolasMoy]

It used to be!

[@joseruiz1571]

You can "audit" things on Coursera for free (graded assignments are locked and you don't get the certificate). It's $50 a month to get full access. They do sales sometimes for the first month or for the annual Coursera Plus membership. ISC2 CC free training and free exam but requires $50 a year membership to keep credential active.

[@ultravioletiris6241]

@@NicolasMoy when? Coursera is like $60 a month.

[@RandomFaxx]

Yeah I've taken it and coursera charges $49/month and you have to pay $50 to obtain the cert at the end.

[@ultravioletiris6241]

@@NicolasMoy So you didn’t actually look it up? Too much effort? Hopefully future videos have more attention to detail

[@zthemoney]

I have 10 years in IT and 5 years in Cyber Security in the field I'm currently in. Will these free certs help me anyway?

[@beginanewt]

Wouldnt you be more fit for something like the CISSP?

[@dannyboycalifornia]

Well shit I already did the cert and got a degree 😂. All that time wasted

[@NicolasMoy]

Its not a waste if you learned something new! I'm just hear to help provide shortcuts so you can get to your goals faster

[@dannyboycalifornia]

Unfortunately the market is garbage at the moment and all these cyber guros on KZbin fail to tell students cyber is more of a mid entry level position.

[@marwanchoudhury8875]

Thanks for sharing Nick! Another great video

[@NicolasMoy]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@dezly-macauley]

I find it hard to stick with large generalist courses like the Google Cybersecurity certificate as I find myself only being interested in certain modules. I like taking on courses that are more hands-on and stick to one or two topics or a specific type of offense. E.g. API Hacking, Hardware Hacking etc. Unfortunately these types of courses don't have the big name branding of Google, Facebook, Amazon etc. What's your take on this from a hiring perspective? I consider myself a programmer first (Rust, C/C++, Python), so even when I look for programming courses I tend to focus on specific knowledge rather than a "Here's a bit of everything. Now try to land a junior role". To be clear, I have nothing against brand name certs, its just whenever I do one, I feel like I'm doing it for the brand recognition with some occasional knowledge gems.

[@NicolasMoy]

Skills based training is always the way to go!

[@dezly-macauley]

@@NicolasMoy Chase knowledge and not the certs. Got it 😎👍

[@cmartin8093]

If you want a laugh, here is my two cents about one of the Google certs, IT S TRASH And I'm talking about the Google IT Support

[@NicolasMoy]

😂

[@neocuriositi]

I thought this was obvious.... people really out here thinking all they need is a Google cyber security cert to get a foot in ?

[@NicolasMoy]

You would be surprised!

[@maxclere]

Do you think if someone got both of these certs ( CC and Google cyberpro ) he needs to go get Security Plus or he can start focusing on a niche and go for it's certs and courses ?

[@ultravioletiris6241]

It depends on your goal. If you actually want a long term career , then no those two aren’t even close to enough

[@NicolasMoy]

You don't need to go collect them all. If you get one generalist certification, you've learned a lot of what is covered in the other generalist certs.

[@claudiamanta1943]

Yeah. And you cannot blame someone who has absolutely no idea how things work in IT that they would fall prey to scammers or semi- scammers who don’t want anything else but sell their respective course or the course of their mates. As for jobs… it doesn’t matter what you know or how good you are (unless you’re a total genius who can dazzle everyone with their bullshit), if you ‘know people’ you get jobs. They call it ‘networking’. It’s good old nepotism.

[@ultravioletiris6241]

@@claudiamanta1943 well said tbh

[@claudiamanta1943]

@@ultravioletiris6241 Thank you. It is bitterly disappointing. All those who work in IT who are so irresponsible to promote this nonsense do a huge disservice to the whole industry. Three weeks ago I thought that a mid- life career change into IT was feasible, but the more I looked into it the more apparent it became that it is a huge joke. Selling dreams has always been good business, so why the fuck not promote irresponsibility? Pushing some damn terminal keys and knowing even everything about cybersecurity or IT in general doesn’t mean shit. Robots will replace your deceitful arses very soon. You have to be a decent human being before anything else to have any value. It is one big fucking joke.