The CompTIA Pentest+ certification was required in order for me to pass the D153 Penetration and Vulnerability Analysis class at WGU. I passed the exam this morning! Does this mean I'm finished with my degree? I think so :)
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@AzazelHash281 Жыл бұрын
I finished my first two courses here at WGU you’ve been a great inspiration on what’s possible my brother, I truly never doubted you for a second
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Nice! 🎉
@meemerzgaming441410 ай бұрын
7 months later where are you at now? what certs have you acquired?
@edwardinvegasАй бұрын
Wow 😂I'm not the only one...I got 757 on 07/05/24 I used my college class TestOut course and the official CompTIA Cert Master and it was enough... I thought 💭 the same I didn't do that well with the PBQs. I didn't think I would pass. I kept thinking do the best I can on the questions and maybe not so well on the PBQs, just hope it's enough. Yes by far this is harder than the Other ones I've taken and passed A+, Network+ and Security+. 🎉 Congratulations to you also!
@BigdaddiZ Жыл бұрын
Man you breezed through this! My goal is to knock out 2 classes per month . I feel better about doing it seeing you do so many so quick! I start March 1st! Congratulations!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You got this! Good luck!
@H3Music Жыл бұрын
The survey questions at the end are always terrible lol I absolutely hate the anxiety from them, congrats and you're videos are a ton of help and inspiration!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Yeah. The survey questions went on for way too long. 😂 Thanks!
@GabrielYeagerАй бұрын
Congratulations! I'm finishing the MSCIA this summer. Currently working on getting a 90% of the PT+ practice so I can get my voucher. Available appointments are terrible in my area, so I might do the virtual test, but I'm terrified of the horror stories of being failed for nothing.
@JamesHaist Жыл бұрын
I start the Cybersecurity and IA program in March. I really appreciate your videos. Thanks for doing these. And I love THM and HTB. They are great!!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and good luck in March!
@abbylynn8872 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations young man. Your aunties are proud of you. I just finished binge watching your channel amd subbed. Looking forward to your future content.
@peterarza8836 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on finishing your degree and in record time too. So now you have what about 4 months left in the term to relax. You've been a big inspiration through these videos and i see that this can be accomplished in one term. I start on 3/1 and now I feel like it is possible. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
@BWebb Жыл бұрын
You do realize he started at like 70% complete right?
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I have a few months before I start the masters degree so I'm going to slow down a bit, but I love learning so I'm sure I'll be studying something else until then. 😄
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
@@BWebb That's true. I transferred in about 70%. I needed to pass 10 classes at WGU to get my degree this term.
@BWebb Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved I transferred in 46% and I have been working on certifications so far. I am on security+ and SSCP. I'm at 59% right now
@peterarza8836 Жыл бұрын
@@BWebb yes I know. If he had done the whole thing in a month with no transfer credit that would have been mind blowing.
@janets.2918 Жыл бұрын
This journey has been amazing to watch! I hope you keep the videos on your KZbin channel...they are very encouraging to those that are trying to do the same thing. Great job and congratulations!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I don't plan on deleting them anytime soon. I felt the same way watching other KZbinrs and hearing their stories so I hope leaving my videos up will help others too.
@whatislovebutonelonggame5406 Жыл бұрын
You are the man Cameron! YOU ARE THE MAN! Congratulations!!!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@paulkirklandii Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this day, man! Congrats! Huge inspiration to the WGU community. Thank you for sharing the journey! Please continue to share whats next! Appreciate the transparency you bring with excellent communication
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm still deciding on what's next. I'm going to start the masters degree as soon as possible, but I think I have to wait until July before they'll let me enroll. In between then I'll probably study for other security certifications or continue practicing penetration testing and ethical hacking.
@anevilteddy Жыл бұрын
You’ve been such an inspiration. Been looking at your videos since last November. Good job and congratulations on your accomplishment!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support. Thanks for watching!
@mstera601 Жыл бұрын
The update I've been waiting for....congratulations!!!!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@-Mason.9 ай бұрын
Congrats on passing, I remember feeling the same way on my Sec+ exam, thanks for sharing your advice for the Pentest+
@jaybrewer6769 Жыл бұрын
Congrats man! That's awesome you finished up in less than a month and a half.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@camerongineer Жыл бұрын
Amazing!! I'm blown away by your speed. Very nicely done my friend! Congrats!!🥳🎉
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@andrewbunch8973 Жыл бұрын
Used to be nervous about background noise but after 9 CompTIA tests all online I'm fairly confident they don't care about noisy neighbors I live in an apartment and everyone's loud plus my baby cried in a lot of them but it always gives me anxiety. I'll be real if a test location was nearby I'd def go to it lol.
@cameron4255 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations My Brother! Glad to hear that you are done. I will be starting myself March 1st.....I hope you are planning on being part of the WGU commencement ceremony...So that your KZbin followers can be online to cheer you on. Let us know. Peace
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I wasn't planning on attending for my Bachelors degree, but I'm still planning on getting my Masters degree and I'll probably attend the commencement ceremony for that degree instead.
@kathleen4Jesus Жыл бұрын
It’s cool how you were able to do your capstone before your PenTest+
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
I have an awesome program mentor. She allowed me to choose the order that I wanted to do my classes. I'm really thankful because without her I wouldn't of been able to accelerate as quickly or efficiently as I planned.
@gakuseiprofesor42396 ай бұрын
I'm on this class now. I took the Comptia practice exam last night before going over any course material and scored 54%. I'm going over my weak areas now, and plan to take the test within 2 weeks then I have capstone. I'm starting the cyber masters in September.
@Xbox-le5he Жыл бұрын
I love watching these updates, I’m starting WGU March 1st. About to start my orientation tomorrow.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@smoothvirus Жыл бұрын
ha! We took Pentest+ on the same day.
@PhantomGanhdi Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ShenitaRamos Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@al4175 Жыл бұрын
All of that hard work has paid off congrats!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@HYPR.trophy Жыл бұрын
Congrats on completing your journey, cuz!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@heyim-jay Жыл бұрын
You’ve definitely been a big push towards me going to WGU. I did have some questions if you wouldn’t mind answering them, if not that’s okay still gonna keep up with the videos 👍🏿
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
I can try. What questions do you have?
@heyim-jay Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved was just wondering if you had dealt with WGUs transferring credits from another university. I know they do well with Sophia and Study, but haven’t seen much on university level transfers. Also if you have, were you able to check with WGU beforehand or only once you were in the admission process
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
@@heyim-jay I didn't transfer credit from another university. You can always call WGU and talk to someone about it, but they'll probably tell you to just apply first. They can't determine over the phone exactly which of your university credits will transfer. You'd have to officially submit it first. You can go through most of the enrollment process though without paying anything (including the transcript evaluations). They almost always have a free code on their website to apply for free.
@heyim-jay Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved wow thanks for the info! Appreciate your time brother, have a great day.
@varomix Жыл бұрын
congrats man, looking forward to doing the same thing probably next year.
@Bossman_Mitch9 ай бұрын
Just passed this class/cert this past sunday. I did not feel ready at all and got a 754. I get the same feeling with a lot of CompTIA certs, but this one, I was at the end, reviewed a few questions and decided that I was probably going to fail. I clicked through the survey and saw the pass and felt a huge relief... one class left and im done
@T-_R-_E-_Y3 ай бұрын
Felt the same way 😅, passing is passing.
@RICKYCASH74 Жыл бұрын
My mfn Guy I just finished watching all your videos damnnnnn got me motivated for June1 and let’s go time to get this masters my boy 💪🏾💪🏾 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! You got this. Good luck!
@RICKYCASH74 Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved thanks bro
@george5566 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience in WGU
@WinterWind Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Such a quick journey 😊
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! My ultimate goal is the masters degree so it's not over yet, but I don't think they'll let me start the masters degree until July, so I guess I'll have a small break until then.
@T-rexdestructions Жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@T-rexdestructions Жыл бұрын
We graduated at about the same time.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Congrats to both of us! 🎉
@T-rexdestructions Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved Now, that I have graduated I thought it would be cool to interview other people that already have would you be interested in doing an interview?
@ImTheMrFoxman4 ай бұрын
So I took the Network+ at an office building. And I had someone barge into my locked room and nearly caused me to fail. I had a sign that said please do not disturb, but some lady still went and got facilities to open the door. Thankfully the proctor didn’t suspect any cheating and made me rescan the room after I yelled at the lady to leave. I ended up passing with a 777 or so, but I was so frazzled, I was certain I was going to fail.
@DubG89 Жыл бұрын
Wow exactly 6 months from your first video. Congrats! Your journey is so motivating! Do you know about how much longer it would’ve taken you if you didn’t have any certs. I’m starting my journey with no certs to apply and no IT experience but I’m a quick learner.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The external certifications will likely take longer than your other classes. If I didn't have any going in and I have to do them all at WGU, it would probably take me at least a couple extra months.
@willellison32335 ай бұрын
I feel you 😂 I almost had heart attack when I passed my sec + when you submit the exam
@payme2806 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏾
@_bass3xe83811 ай бұрын
This is my second to last class, excited
@_bass3xe83811 ай бұрын
And passed, also watched your capstone vid
@Glidingguitar4 ай бұрын
Hey man thanks for posting these. I am starting to study for this and then just have my capstone left! Home stretch
@danigan9564 Жыл бұрын
btw once the pentest+ class shows "passed" they'll send you a few emails congratulating you, your mentor will sign you up for graduation where you can order your degree to your house, and after A few days your classes will disappear on the wgu main page and it'll show a big congratulations animation
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
I see. Thanks for the info!
@ImTheMrFoxman4 ай бұрын
Also what’s funny is I wish more of the tests for Comptia were PBQ’s. I love those instead of multiple choice questions that have gotcha’s.
@tiborszollath Жыл бұрын
Great work, congratulations! 👋
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@elias899 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations man!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AzazelHash281 Жыл бұрын
Yeah they’re bad for that my granddad was talking outside of room barely audible and I had to tell them to be quiet
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
That sucks. 🙁 Did they let you finish the exam?
@AzazelHash281 Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved yeah but I had to hear my granddad complain about it immediately after I finished so I didnt really get to enjoy it =
@gunnari9254 Жыл бұрын
OH YEA CAMERON! MY HERO.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@APTHED Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@raygomez39353 ай бұрын
11:30 that was me on my sec+ for a coupe questions. Its stressful.
@_bass3xe83811 ай бұрын
I’m so nervous about taking this because I’m over taking any more classes,
@blazingfalcon7387 Жыл бұрын
Im about to start this journey but for computer science i want to use the bachelors to commission into the military
@sugarskulllyfe5890 Жыл бұрын
congrats man!!!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tommygoodman3551 Жыл бұрын
I was ready to enroll, I was waiting to finish the Pentest + before I started. Well i finished that today and I was ready to enroll just to find out I have to get a linux cert because of the added courses. May switch to the Accerlerated bachelors and masters degree.
@derekberthiaume53678 ай бұрын
Im starting that program soon
@Dooby00714 ай бұрын
i have 3 classes left got a 732/750 cant say im not hurt about it, first test i havent passed in a while
@josecanas838 Жыл бұрын
Dam congrats 👏 you did that
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jeftom99 Жыл бұрын
Congrats 1 term 🎉
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I transferred in a lot of credits with SDC and Sophia so I only had 10 classes to do, but yeah I'm really happy I was able to finish them in 1 term.
@MySqueezingArm Жыл бұрын
Hey man I just want to start off with CONGRATULATIONS! You absolutely killed this and we're all proud of you. I know the feeling of both failing a CompTIA exam (failed Linux+ twice, both times by 1 or 2 questions, back when it was LPIC-1) as well as thinking you will fail but pulling through. A passing grade is a passing grade! I've got a couple more advanced questions for you, but this might be good video topics for you if you're up for it. 1) Which classes did you end up taking at WGU and crushing in the 30 days? I'm asking because I am broke as a joke, but am trying to budget out my money before going into WGU. I've been stressing about getting as many classes/certifications done before going in to make sure I only take one semester at WGU because ultimately that's the cheapest option. Right now I'm planning on taking CySA+ and PenTest+ before enrolling, and now I'm curious if maybe that's not the best use of my time/money. 2) I got my Security+ in the past, but it has lapsed. I'm going to get it renewed shortly so I can possibly get a decent job while working on my degrees at WGU. Compared to the SEC+, how much more challenging is CySA+ / PenTest+ ? I have homelab experience with running various servers, network gear, etc. I also have experience with CTFs and HackTheBox/TryHackMe. Just trying to figure out how much more of a leap it is 3) Do I need to learn Powershell and Windows MSCA type stuff for the PenTest+? Or is knowing BurpSuite/NetCat/etc. enough? I have been running Linux as my primary for years, so I'm super out of touch with Windows. 4) What is your current job title, and how were you able to get it? I'm stuck in this pattern where in order to provide for my whole family I need to make 2x what I am currently able to make at a random help desk gig. However I have kids, and therefore cannot work full time unless I make that 2x and provide both myself and my partners paycheck. I'm trying to get into a NOC or something as an analyst, but I can't seem to make the cut. Anyways man, congratulations again and I wish you all the best. Definitely make more videos keeping us in the loop about your progress please!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 1. I took 10 classes. 4 general education, 2 that required external certifications (Pentest+ and ITIL), 3 security related classes (C839, C838, 844), and the capstone. 2. I skipped the CySA+ by transferring in credit so I'm not sure now hard it is. The Pentest+ is much harder than the Security+ 3. You don't need to be an expert on Powershell, but it's included in the objectives so you should learn some of it because it might be on the exam. partners.comptia.org/docs/default-source/resources/comptia-pentest-pt0-002-exam-objectives-(4-0) 4. I'm been working in IT for about 10 years. I started a helpdesk analyst. In-between calls I would study security and at home I would practice would I learned using VirtualBox and labs. Eventually I had enough experience and certifications to get a position focused in security and that's been my career ever since. Work experience is best, but aside from that, getting certifications is your best way to show employers your serious about security and get your foot in the door... at least that's how it was for me.
@MySqueezingArm Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved Thanks dude! I'm going back through your class review videos to see what lines up for my program. Will probably make a new account to track my journey as well. Thanks for all the inspiration!
@joelrobert405310 ай бұрын
Cysa+ is more difficult than Sec+.
@daniellearmstrong9084 Жыл бұрын
I'm so very proud of you! Congratulations man!!! I wonder if because you've already paid your tuition for this semester if you could switch to the masters/bs combo they have and go ahead and knock out the 7 classes it would take you to get the masters without having to pay any additional tuition 🤔
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
I think the combo was only for the IT B.S and M.S degree. It would've been really nice if they offered for the cybersecurity degrees too.
@daniellearmstrong9084 Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved Aaaww shucks!!! Well you truly inspire me! Can't wait to see where life takes you.
@BornToBeStarrYT Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎉🎉
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🎉
@BlakeMerchant-lm5oz Жыл бұрын
So far in the first 24 days, I've completed 5 classes. one of those included ITIL Foundations. I'm working on A+, which should only take me around 5 days. Then its Project+. Luckily I have surgery March 1st and will have 14 days off work to recover. I'm going to use that 14 days to just go nuts studying and scheduling as many exams as I can. Then march 27 I'm attending a NESSUS class through work (ARMY), and that should help me out when I make it to the PENTEST+ cert. It's only been 24 days since I started, and I'm almost to 50% completion of my degree. I just need some words of encouragement, I guess.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
That's great progress! You're definitely on pace to finish really quickly. Keep it up! You got this!
@patrickrowell1856 Жыл бұрын
Nice job, I just passed with a 753, but a pass is a pass!
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Congrats! 🎉
@ace589 Жыл бұрын
What is your next goal? What will future content look like?
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
I'm going go start the masters degree as soon they let me (which I think the earliest they'll let me start is July). Until then, I'll probably work on other security related certifications and content.
@Jimothy-723 Жыл бұрын
4.3 days per class...
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
🙂
@MrLopez74610 ай бұрын
Did you buy the Comptia certmaster course or was it included by WGU?
@CameronEvolved10 ай бұрын
It's included.
@Xbox-le5he Жыл бұрын
You do GRC? I’m taking a course for GRC by TCM right now.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
By title yes. Most of my role includes the typical GRC responsibilities, but since I tend to work for small companies I end up being responsible for a variety of security related tasks and projects.
@mars3676 Жыл бұрын
Congrats, are you going for your masters or hitting job market/ check in the box
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm going to start the masters degree as soon as possible. I think the earliest they'll let me start is July.
@slantblant1 Жыл бұрын
So were the materials that WGU provided for this cert weren't good enough to use alone? Whats your opinion on thwt?
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
WGU provides the official CompTIA CertMaster Learn course for the Pentest+. It might be enough to pass, but I'd still recommend also using TryHackMe for more hands on experience.
@almalone7715 Жыл бұрын
any way to maybe get some advice on how to get into the GRC side of Cybersecurity? I'm a bit older than you and i am changing careers and i've read quite a bit that GRC is a good way to get a foot in the door with cybersecurity. I'm not a very technical person but im learning through going to school and certifications. I want to get maybe a year or two in general IT to get my feet wet but i want to level up quickly.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
GRC can be different depending on the size of the company and what they do. For example, larger companies usually separate GRC into their own teams (Risk Management team, Compliance team, etc). I'd have to really think about the best way to get started, but learning about regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, HIPPA, PCI-DSS, etc) and security frameworks (ISO, NIST, FISMA, etc) are a good place to start. Security certifications will help you to land your first role. Even though GRC isn't very technical, knowing the basics of information security is still important. I'd recommend studying for entry level certifications like the CompTIA Security+ and SSCP by ISC2.
@almalone7715 Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved thanks for that info and thanks a lot for taking the time to share your journey
@maddswami9736 Жыл бұрын
Hello I'm new to your channel and want to congratulate you on your progress so far. I will be starting the Cybersecurity degree and want to know do you recommend any specific computer? I am using windows on ARM and want to know do I have to download any specific program because windows on arm does have compatibility issues.
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
Most of the stuff you'll access with WGU is web based or using O365, so I don't think you'll have any issues.
@danigan9564 Жыл бұрын
how do you get into grc as a beginner? n what is your take on it now that youve been working in it, you like it?
@CameronEvolved Жыл бұрын
I might make a video about it one day because it's complicated and I'd really have to think about it lol. I started out my IT career as a helpdesk analyst though. I think most people would find GRC to be really boring, but it just depends on the company and what your career goals are. Personally I didn't like it first, but eventually I saw how important it is and the value it brings to a company. I can see myself working on that side of security for the rest of my career... although I'll still keep my technical skills up as a hobby.
@paulkirklandii Жыл бұрын
@@CameronEvolved Would love to see something like "A day in the life" video on this.
@mahamudosman88679 ай бұрын
You only took 10 days to study for this exam?
@Ogyjmusic Жыл бұрын
What’s your LinkedIn bro? I just started at WGU in this program, & I’d love to connect with you.