Top 10 Cybersecurity Certs 2023 (Tell Me I'm Wrong)

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In this video, we rank cyber security certifications based on the salary and frequency of appearance in job descriptions, using real data from Indeed.
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Video Timestamps:
00:12 Measurements in Ranking Certifications
02:23 Average Salary and Frequency Comparison Spreadsheet
06:47 Certification Tier-List
07:04 Recommendations
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Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Cyber Security Certifications! 🛡️
Embarking on a journey in cyber security? Feeling overwhelmed by the array of certifications available? We've got your back! In today's video, we'll be diving deep into the top 10 cyber security certifications, ranking them using a unique two-pronged approach.
Key Points Covered:
Certification Salaries: Understand the potential ROI on your certification investment. We've researched the average salaries for jobs that specifically ask for each certification. So, if a job pays a handsome amount and wants you to have, say, the Security Plus, you'll know it's a valued cert in the industry.
Certification Popularity: Ever wondered which certifications are most frequently cited in job descriptions? We've scoured job listings on Indeed to provide you with data-driven insights. For instance, will CompTIA Security Plus yield more job opportunities than CompTIA Pentest Plus? We'll reveal all!
Although my cyber security course has been a game-changer for many, today's focus is on mainstream certifications. We're setting aside personal biases to give you an objective look into what the industry values the most.
Why Certifications Matter:
Certifications act as pivotal pillars in the employment landscape. They not only validate your skills but also give prospective employers a benchmark to gauge your expertise. However, with costs in terms of time, money, and energy, it's vital to make informed decisions.
A Deeper Dive:
While we've primarily centered our analysis on average salary and frequency of appearance, it's essential to understand there's more to the story. Some certifications, like the Google Cyber Security Professional Certification, may not top our list based on the chosen metrics but are invaluable in other ways.
Navigating the Certification Landscape:
Choosing a certification isn't about picking the one at the top of a list. It's about understanding your career goals, the industry's needs, and where the two intersect. For instance, while OSP might be the highest-paying certification, it might not be the best fit for a beginner due to its niche focus and difficulty.
A Personal Touch:
Towards the end, I'll also share my certification journey. Knowing which certifications helped me break into cyber security might provide some perspective. Plus, I'll impart some wisdom on how to approach your certification journey strategically.
Whether you're a newbie eager to break into the world of cyber security or a seasoned professional looking to upskill, this video is your roadmap. Dive in to make sense of the certification maze and emerge with a clear path forward!
Remember: The right certification can be a career game-changer. Equip yourself with knowledge, make informed choices, and watch your cyber security career soar!
Thanks for tuning in! If you found this video helpful, don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe for more content, and join our growing community of cyber security enthusiasts. Happy learning! 🚀🌐

[@JoshMadakor]

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[@jayvet8402]

Do you think CISM is a smart idea if you have 10 to 15 years of executive experience in another field and doing a mid life transition along with your course, Google, and Security plus? Also, does your course and Google prepare you completely for Security plus or will you need to do additional resources?

[@mar-17905]

Your course seems really cool with a very good array of knowledge. I just wanted to know if you provide student discounts for the course?

[@olawaleajibola1132]

Hello If I am interested to go into Devsecops... what certification is best for me

[@rawdeezy7470]

Thanks for putting this video together Josh! I’ve been watching your content for months now and it’s been really inspirational for getting me to pivot to a cyber career.

[@danielpope127]

thank you Josh for another great Cyber video! really enjoyed this one!

[@xXZodgillaXx]

Thank you Josh for making this video about cyber security, I appreciate it!!

[@WhateverFlare]

Thanks for all the cyber info!

[@bryanh3057]

CYBER , and this was super helpful. Thank you!

[@shen9871]

Cyber Hi Josh, great video! Thank you so much!

[@chasekilpatrick6730]

just starting my cybersecurity career and just looking forward to watching your videos to learn about cyber

[@car53015]

Nice tier list. Love to see where I stand with what I have already. Cyber

[@spazzdineveryway]

Mentor Madakor!! Always dropping jewels. Thank you so much for your help.

[@Bentakill]

Thank you Josh for making these cyber videos. Im going back to school to finish my bachelor. These videos are absolute bangers, please post more. You probably already made this video, but maybe a Roadmap for which certs to get for cyber, like start from a+ - net+ - sec+. Or maybe google cyber cert - sec+ and compare the two roadmaps.

[@lisaamakyeansah]

Thank you for the info!

[@kofoworolafalilah]

Thank you Josh. Your contents has been very helpful in my journey to Cybersecurity career.

[@kwaminabondzie]

Hi Josh I have been following you from Ghana and I have watched most of your videos. been trying to break into tech with cybersecurity since the beginning of the year. I am already done with the Google cybersecurity course but I will be signing up for your cybersecurity course in November.

[@bdollar7865]

Josh, you're absolutely killing the cyber content lately. Thanks again!

[@Essahali81]

great video always wanted to get into cyber security!

[@RagingGreg-xf8ub]

Thank you for making these videos! I am planning on getting my CISSP certification after my CCNA! #Cyber

[@truthiz2805]

Dont you think you should go for somethiing like CCNP over even CCIE before trying CISSP ?

[@Moikee64]

Great stuff Josh, really useful for someone looking to switch career in cyber security.

[@JoshMadakor]

Glad you think so! Thanks for commenting :)

[@skylaargreene1884]

Thank you, Thank you for your generosity! It is greatly appreciated.🌻💛🌻

[@StellR86]

Love this video!

[@user-dm1rf5nr9g]

CYBER Thank you for the video sir..just I am in eager what will be in the future SKILL VS CERTS

[@MoJoOverland]

Awesome information, I have been a sysadmin for 6 years and trying to break into the cyber security realm. I just passed my Sec+ in Sept and working on my CySA+ now.

[@cyberlocc]

Being a Sysadmin for 6 years puts you in line for CISSP. I would just do that..

[@jeffmalinowski]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in CYBER security :)

[@nostresscoding]

Thanks for all you do for us as regarding cybersecurity. God bless you

[@XAUCADTrader]

CYBER thanks for the information! I'll try out WGU's masters for the CISSP

[@desiredme1090]

I am learning a lot from your videos. I am currently taking the Google Cyber security course for beginners and it has been quite interesting. Cyber.

[@joshkindy4826]

Another great cyber video.

[@odd02]

I feel a few of these are included in my WGU program which is good. 👍🏼

[@bryanapplegate3117]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I liked it and it was quite informational. Cyber.

[@ItsMathFam]

Appreciate the video

[@ebonyp.761]

Love your informative videos. Cyber ❤

[@rpstardustx8360]

Hey i am from a country in africa and i love your videos 🔥 I am doing a computer science degree in 3rd year and I am trying to get into cybersecurity and your videos alhave been super helpful thanks 🙏 .

[@acueviousfields1795]

Hey Josh amazing video I wanted to ask if you have made a video about the roles of cloud computing the ones that are not as coding heavy? Alot of the roles I see or very broad ones

[@arnold6530]

Big fan of your videos. How do you feel about the BLT1 in comparison to your course? Would love to do both but I am curious is all. I have about 6.5 years of experience and am looking to move into a Cloud Security role in the near future ideally.

[@Dan-ye5dm]

If you’ve got 6.5 years of experience, go straight for CCSP & vendor certs imo.

[@chineduokoronkwo3173]

Cyber. I love your content Bro. Respect from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@jooquaify]

Wow! You make the cybersecurity journey attractive!! and doable!😄

[@flea8677]

Thanks for the content bro. Found your page a few months back & since then you’ve been dropping gems 💎! Due to you and others, I’m starting my journey to become a cloud security specialist. If you can make content on this also, it’ll be much appreciated. Keep up the great work Josh. It’s cool seeing a black successful man in tech! 👨🏾‍💻💎🔥

[@CK-mi2rv]

Your cyber course seems very well made and good for recruiters because of all the practicality, someone asked this below as well but any thoughts on BTL1?

[@JoshMadakor]

I heard that BLT1 is really good from a few reputable people! I’m looking forward to trying it out ^^

[@Samsons121]

The Google Cybersecurity course and your Cybersecurity course should make for a great combo, and then it’s worth going for the higher ones after that

[@cameinyourface1351]

Just got out of active duty and currently trying to get into the cyber security world. Really want to thank you for your help

[@johnjones6566]

Me personally I would go for anything that’s a baseline DOD requirement.

[@rohitsaravanan3203]

CYBER Strongly agree with the graph and explanation you made sir

[@SoftThinkr]

CYBER I love your content full of information!

[@scorpionsoul10]

CYBER Thank you again for this wonderful share!. I have GCIH, GSEC and currently job hunting. Would you recommend CISSP at this stage or should I continue building skills...blue team labs etc? Or perhaps you course? 😁

[@ai7783]

Please find a job asap. Hand on experience is the most useful (cyber analyst here)

[@FrankTranDesign]

What's your opinion on newer relational and non-relational database languages as something to learn to get into cybersecurity?

[@didemyasin]

Thank you! Cyber :)

[@CNC_Freddy787]

I love how self-less you are in mentoring us on our cybersecurity and tech journey. Thank you Sir!

[@nikithasaravanan533]

CYBER I strongly agreed with the statement you made about certification sir ...

[@presequel]

nice video, great content! i have 6 of these certs, but still i find it difficult to compare this 1on1. the oscp f.e. is a totally different cert than crisc. i have them both, but the knowledge, work and mentality is real different. the cissp is without a doubt the gold standard for cyber security, but for pentesting the oscp is on the same level, while for example the CCNA (which is on my list to get) is more of an basic allrounder. tbh in europe where i live i cant remember i have seen any of the comptia certs in job listings, although i think they are great.

[@17ThisGuy38]

I think the CCNA or even the CompTIA N+ are also good certs to have in addition to the CyberSec certs. I managed to get into CyberSec with just a Security+ cert but while in the field I quickly realized that having an understanding of how networks work even if you don't know how to configure them greatly helped in my career

[@user-hz4fg4ul5p]

Thanks for all the free knowledge regarding Cyber Security.

[@ST4Rl30Y]

CYBER keep up the great videos!

[@paulchibamba]

What books would you recommend for people trying to break into the industry?

[@shodland6278]

I’m being my journey into a career in IT Nov. 1st Cyber

[@jd6049]

This editing is on point. CYBER

[@jmbhikes6765]

Thank you Josh

[@Lester_Andrade]

CYBER Thanks so much for this video.

[@oihrg]

CYBER Thanks for the video!

[@victorikedi691]

Thanks for the CYBER video please is the Google cybersecurity course enough material for the CompTia security+ exam

[@cjmurray7959]

So you would recommend ccna over network+?

[@taiwoaroyehun1916]

Hi Josh, Thanks for all the content you have shared with us. I am really interested in your program but don't have all the funds needed right now. I would love if we can set up an arrangement for the payment so I don't meet out. Thanks.

[@tigiste637]

Good information

[@BenjisLight]

Im in a bootcamp now preparing for Comptia +, I am excited to start studying and learn more about Cyber security specifically. 😂

[@alhajiconteh3004]

Just curious what does your course covers?

[@taekwonStudent09]

I'm sure I'm not the first one to ask, but are you going to review the microsoft cybersecurity coursera course?

[@MwangiMusic]

Cyber Another great video! Definitely want to combine Comptia Security+ with your Cybersecurity course since I just completed the google cybersecurity certificate. Do you have a discount code for your course by any chance? Please let me know, Thank you Josh!

[@ITgeekYGO]

I second this I would like to take your course but at the moment it is out of my price range

[@gingermosscha]

cyber - I am in your course and plan to take the Google Cybersecurity Course and study for security+

[@2sm0gSS]

Josh is cyber mentor hero!

[@Geomaverick124]

To be honest the Microsoft Cyber certificate course may be a better accompaniment to your cyber course since it's using Azure...Do both the Google and Microsoft versions if you can but either is great!

[@ai7783]

Do microsoft azure. Many enterprise using its platform

[@simplyjean9188]

I plan on taking the Google Cybersecurity course upon completing the ISC2 Cybersecurity course. I will have a good foundation.#Cyber

[@jowillie935]

Cyber. Great channel.

[@0xrohit54]

CYBER Thank you for your video sir :)

[@flavianghiuta2403]

You are making the best video

[@mrnanowatch]

Interesting Cybersecurity Video

[@ryhanahmed5849]

Hi Josh I'm one step away from enrolling into your remote internship however i just wanted to ask one thing and that is will me being from the UK affect me in any way for example using you as a cv reference when I'm applying to jobs IN THE UK? are there any international students enrolled into your remote internship?

[@Fonsworld]

I hope you got answer but I would imagine most people in the course and internship work remotely- so location shouldn't matter

[@justlight07]

nice cyber security content

[@Angela-zb2oy]

What prerequisites or class do you recommend to take before your cybersecurity course? Speaking for myself who has zero tech experience.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Angela! In terms of knowledge, I would say any of these certs will provide a good foundation^^: Security+, Google Cybersecurity, or AZ-900

[@JoshMadakor]

You don’t have to go and get the certs, but I just mean that level of knowledge. Like you could go through professor messers security+ videos or Microsoft’s free az-900 course, etc!

[@seetsamolapo5600]

​@@JoshMadakorhow does one apply supposing they have learnt all that knowledge but don't have the certs for them?

[@Angela-zb2oy]

@@JoshMadakorThank you so much! Sign on for the Coursera Google Cybersecurity & eager to start your course. Thank you for what you do and share.

[@zach.intech]

I honestly think the blue & red team certs are the most important ones after passing the Comptias . SANS institute have made me reconsider my portions since I am very hungry to learn more about out their quality materials. But they are very expensive ugh 😩

[@tenmillionbyforty324]

hey josh, hope your having a good night and enjoying some good anime. Please, make a general IT tier list, like an indepth 30 minute version included, cisco(ccna,ccnp,ccie), AWS(solutions), Microsoft, google, comptia, cisssp, gsec. There is literally not a video or list on the entire internet. Thanks.

[@Francisco-rk4vn]

Hey Josh hope you're great! What's your opinion on the AZ-500 certification? In your opinion how "valuable" in terms of industry recognition and potentially landing a job in the Cloud Security industry for someone specializing in Azure? Do you think it's worth it or not really? Thanks a lot for all your work, you're the man! (:

[@huehou]

Hey Josh, just want to know if I have a unrelated degree and want to get into tech, is it better just to get certs or should i get a bachelors in like IT or something? (Money is not an issue)

[@JoshMadakor]

Great question! Check this out! This is likely gonna be released next week, video just for you! (Don’t mind the title, it’s kinda a joke lol) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5uWlHaVqKuAoLs

[@huehou]

@@JoshMadakorthank you Josh, much love ❤

[@eustaceelms9403]

Is your course good for beginners because I don’t have no experience in tech

[@MrJme3192]

I want to add a cyber certificate to my resume. That said I’m trying to decide which one a lot of recommend security+ but i am curious about the google cybersecurity certification.

[@slickbro256]

Hey I’m trying to get your flash card but it not letting use them on AnkiPro. What do I do?

[@JoshMadakor]

You should be able to just download the free version of anki and import them :)

[@beyonderaatrox1670]

I feel like now more than ever is the best time to get into CYBER security lol. So many resurces and guides make it idiot proof (perfect for me 😂)

[@guillermoal8514]

Can you make a similar video within the cloud engineering sector of IT.. comparing the different certs and vendors i. e Azure, AWS, Goggle etc

[@MainManMart]

would it be better go get general IT BS with all these certs to go into cybersecurity and if I want to change to cloud I have the IT general, or is it better to go for Cybersecurity get these certs as well and stick to that, if in 10 years I want to switch to cloud would the cybersecurity degree even matter? If not can I just get cloud certs in that situation?

[@marqsmith3187]

Is that a realistic salary for an entry level individual with the security plus cert?

[@ethanford7428]

Starting my cyber degree at wgu in December!

[@innocentrage1]

Start it, get an internship, get a job and quit. Experience trumps all unless it's your first degree then stick with it

[@CrestFallenManx]

What coding language would you recommend to pair with this? I was thinking Python or c#

[@JoshMadakor]

Probably Python. Reason being is it has a somewhat simplistic syntax and abstracts away a lot of stuff (such as worrying about data types). This allows you to focus on the logic of the code and what you're trying to accomplish ^^

[@user-xi6kq3yi8i]

Is ejpt worth to do my first certificate for pentester jobs

[@robzul7846]

I already have my Security + cert and like alot of people are having a hard time finding an entry level job.

[@Xbot4Life]

Do you ever have sales on your course, Josh?

[@JoshMadakor]

I have a discount code of JOSH10, hehe

[@Xbot4Life]

@@JoshMadakor Awesome, thanks!

[@CausticNinja]

Took, and passed, ISC² Certified Cyber CC... it was free so why not.

[@OnTheEdgex23]

Would you make a video on advice on how to transition from a full stack developer to cybersecurity? I’m still working on my degree but I’m making about 105k. I’m worried if I transition I’d have to take a paycut

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey! The transition will basically be the same as if you were working in any other field, with the exception of 2-ish big advantages: You have really good working knowledge of computing already. You have the ability to jump straight into AppSec with a bit of prep (which tends to make a decent amount of money). If you're interested in this area, I might look up "Application Security Engineer", "AppSec Engineer", "SAST", "DAST", and "OWASP" jobs on indeed and see what they are asking for in terms of tools, methodologies, and credentials. I would definitely get Security+/Google Cyber level of knowledge, then maybe learn about OWASP ASVS and some basic tools for doing application security testing and learn about the methodology, then just start applying for jobs from the keywords above... maybe even add in "vulnerability management". You could even put a few projects on your portfolio to help, but being a SWE pivoting into AppSec is very reasonable :)

[@OnTheEdgex23]

@@JoshMadakor thanks for the advice! I’m definitely looking up everything you mentioned

[@bluefal]

this is a good video, CYBER

[@brianpaap7046]

So... if there were a credibility aspect introduced, this list would be a little better. Barrier to entry, credibility, proof of capability, etc, would be more fulfilling of a cert list. Assuming all things are equal, this is great! Understanding they arent, nuance is necessary. I have ISC2 CC, Sec+, CYSA+, Pentest+, CASP+, and continue to get denied. Why? Real technical experience. What can I do? Well... nothing, BUT I HAVE CERTS LOOK! The Pentest+ is a barrier to entry cert for a position, but I'd need OSCP (proof of capability) to prove I'm worth being considered. (Outside of a portfolio, and other types of co sidersble experience).

[@Animoh-]

Great info! Thanks

[@cyberlocc]

I have never heard of Pentest+ being a barrier to entry cert? If you want to be in red teaming you need an OSCP, thats pretty much just reality. What's funny, is that I worked in IT 12 years ago, with goals to become a PT. At the time, I had Cybersec friends, and PT mentors and even then it was OSCP if you wanted to be a PT. Fast forward, a career change (still did IT work in other job) and back into IT, and that dream is alive again. Backtrack became Kali, and OSCP is still required. So much changes and so much stays the same. And thats a large reality with these Certs, why do OSCP, Security Plus, and CISSP hold so much weight? Because they held that same weight 12 years ago. And that statement, of being the gold standard 12 years ago, was also true then. All these news certs, new courses, ect they will never match Certs that have been the gold standard since the 90s, they can't, too much time too much knowledge of their existence.

[@user-sv8jv2ev3d]

In Europe if you have less than 5 yrs of exp. Sec+ is S tier for sure, also CEH is like D tier

[@airborneranger-ret]

0:28 - ok, if you are "breaking in" - you really shouldn't be looking at $100k positions right off. You need to pay your dues. ;) Overall nicely done - CIS Professor ;)

[@samsmusichub]

Hey thanks.