What You Should Learn Before "Cybersecurity"

Cybersecurity students, like myself, often misinterpret what "cybersecurity" really is. We often associate the word "cybersecurity" as it's very own profession. As you continue to learn about the industry, you will soon realize "cybersecurity" has a lot more to do with the underlying fundamentals of networking.
Understanding the fundamental architecture and configuration of the network will not only make you understand "cybersecurity", but will also allow you to identify where to apply the correct security controls. Networking is a very important aspect, something which is often thought of as an "afterthought" for most security students.
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[@collinsinfosec]

I did an updated video for my take on 2021. Where I also don't say "funtamentals" 😂 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJOogX2sbL6VmdU

[@ludosrex]

If you are interested in cyber security I recommend that you also learn how DNS works, firewalls, and IPS. It’s also important to learn Microsoft architecture and the functions of a LAMP server work. It depends on what your goals are though. Enterprise security, web security, penetration testing, cyber threat hunting, or DFIR.

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[@saedyaish7768]

1- A+ 2- Network + 3-Linux+ 4-Security+ 5-Programming 6- CEH 7-CISSP

[@spartan117980]

Can this be good for pentesting?

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[@spartan117980]

@@saedyaish7768 i appreciate it, thank you

[@sadiqjaan398]

hey what's A+

[@infamouskent7243]

@@sadiqjaan398 CompTIA a+

[@mountaink1ng417]

Video starts at 3:00

[@collinsinfosec]

Noted for next time thank you very much for this criticism. This is how I improve my videos.

[@dolendrakhadka3907]

Thanks mate

[@mountaink1ng417]

@@collinsinfosec no prob. I found your vid because it was one of the top vids when i searched. most of your new viewers will be looking for fast valuable insight, and will learn to like your personality and/or teaching style as they obtain the information from you.

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[@sydsgraphics5108]

No...it starts at 10:12

[@ayonib2492]

A+ Security+ Network+ Linux+ Lpt Ceh Cissp Just leave a like

[@adekeyetemitope2301]

put security+ after network and remove ceh

[@dhruvilpatel1201]

CISSP ? For hacking ? It's too.

[@johnDoe-yt4bx]

@@dhruvilpatel1201 too what?

[@johnDoe-yt4bx]

@@adekeyetemitope2301 why remove ceh?

[@mittysurvivor5657]

So I gotta learn A+ before Networking... I thought this vid was about what you learn before security not before networking...

[@marcellowheeler88]

I've always said that Cyber security becomes easy when you understand how a network operates and how equipment/applications communicate.

[@dusak]

Totally agree with you. I said this base on my own background. To be a good Cybersecurity geek you need to know basic networking. Ask hackers they know all this.

[@missprogrmmer4030]

OMG, I can't believe you made this video that fast , I just saw your reply on my question in your last video saying that you would do a video talking about it . And then found out that you uploaded it already 2 days later. THANK YOU

[@davedowe6821]

The great thing about cyber security are the many roads that lead you there. There isn’t one or two ways, but a plethora, and the industry benefits from the diversity of people, experiences and perspectives they bring.

[@TheKoloKrew]

Networking is a huge part, but there are many other areas in Cybersecurity like: Cloud Security, securing databases, Active Directory, web security, Digital Forensics, Pentesting, etc. Networking I’d argue is the most important, but the areas above are many different routes you can focus on and have a real career. Honestly I’d say for job markets cloud security is going to be the most growing, because AWS and GCP are great for quickly setting up a web server, but the default configurations are atrocious for security, and need to configured and networked securely by a Cloud Security Architect or Cloud Security Engineer. Other than that great vid, but definitely explore these other vectors.

[@collinsinfosec]

100% agree with you. Thank you for sharing your insights. Often times students (like myself) are so overwhelmed and really do not know where to go. I will be addressing these areas (as you outlined) in the coming months as well because I WANT students to have an option.

[@shivanshkashyap8298]

hey, buddy i don't know but you are really inspiring students out there , as a cyber security enthusiast and a computer science and engineering student i must say you are guiding everyone really well . i have been following you since a very long time and let me tell you , you never disappointed me.

[@zigginzag584]

Thank you Grant. I know a couple of your videos have a lot of views, hopefully taking the time to go over this with us just getting into it pays off for you. I won't forget to repay the favor when I'm able.

[@kauecavalcante9416]

I really loved this video and all information that you give us. I'm student of Analysis and Development System's courses in Brazil, and recently I've focused on cybersecurity, and your channel was one of the firsts appeared to me. You're great and I hope you are continuing your work!

[@Eutanazer]

Hello! Cyber security here from Glasgow, Scotland. When you mentioned "it is so grey" I was hoping you are here as well. This is how it it here like 95% of the time. Hope you feel my pain lol. Thanks for the vids btw, keep it going! You are doing a great job.

[@oyajitricker]

Not only Networking (which is important) also include Operating Systems(Windows/*nix) and Programming. This process served to well through my journey to "Cyber Security". Then all the controls make sense rather than saying, everything's on fire. Great content and your are spreading great information. Keep it up! Source: me IT: 8 years Infosec: 4 years. Feel free to DM if you need career help

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Yes I need your help...! Can you please DM me on [e-mail]

[@anthonygil4923]

I also have a question if you don’t mind, please if you have time hit me up at [e-mail]

[@joelogbechie2049]

Interested

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[@TreasureForeverOfficial]

I appreciate that you seem to be good at taking in different view points 👌🏼

[@geneisrael5999]

I’m a student as well and my classes are online. I am definitely aiming for my cyber security degree and I will be graduating soon. It’s mostly been a self learning type of experience for me. Since it’s online classes, It does have labs but I’m afraid that I should start seeking hands on knowledge rather then just mind knowledge. I appreciate your knowledge and thank you for sharing! I’m a new subscriber and I definitely would join you on this cyber security journey! :)

[@AnkitKumar-ql4pm]

Every time he says "cyber security" he put these two little hands up like a little Godzilla

[@andrewlythgoe4805]

My program for cyber security also starts out with that same foundation. Intro to security, Routers and WANS, all before I take one security class. Also there’s classing teaching how to set up servers and troubleshoot them. So I think most cyber security programs will make sure you know how to do that stuff before shooting you into the complex stuff.

[@anamegechikezie132]

Cybersecurity has always been my career goal but I am currently majoring in Networking. At a point, I wondered if Networking is the correct pathway to Cybersecurity but your video has reassured me that I am on the right track. Thanks a lot.

[@sajethjonathan1338]

Yep, you're on the right track. Make sure you do some CERTIFICATE courses such as Cisco and Cissp. It would really make you valuable.

[@_rishav_mishra_7547]

You have been of some really good help to me from the time I knew nothing . Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

[@RedneckTechcontrolle]

A college student speaking about a career he has not even started working in......

[@inility5772]

Yep! he’s right though you should learn networking first

[@colorfulcodes]

You can tell he Googles and Reddits.

[@UnknownSend3r]

Well what would be the point in majoring in anything if you don't know about the career it leads to.

[@matthewharris5816]

At least he's in college! You bum ass

[@Overqualified1]

I really dont see whats wrong with that. Its a broad field. It would be nice to know what you're getting into and maybe specialize in something within the field so it'd be easier to find employment after you graduate. Very important to know, you idiot.

[@JoseYuri]

He is correct, guys and gals! I took A+, Net+, and CCNA cert courses about 10 years ago and have IT work experience. I'm going for Sec+ in two weeks and preparing to start a Cyber bootcamp in July and going over prep material and it's bringing up so many networking fundamentals that I learned years ago but have gotten rusty on. Security is all about vulnerabilities, threats, asset management, etc but how it's all actually done and protected is through networking. I think I may revisit my Net+ material because I never got my certs just went through the training and got a job after the training.

[@MikeTrieu]

Cybrary is a great introductory resource for any IT pro. Thanks for mentioning it!

[@tinytina8451]

I just found your videos and they are really helpful for students like me trying to get into cybersecurity :) Thank you Grant!

[@bulcub]

Exactly being cisco ccna/ccnp would put you ahead of the crowd, following that up with unix/linux/python and at least 3/5yrs experience.

[@bhavadharanibalasubramania1114]

Thanks alot man.You helped me figure out what to do next.Keep going. You inspire others out there

[@alsuth803]

Great video Grant. You are on the right track!

[@rachitsardana7292]

I was looking for some solid guidance as to what i should learn before getting into cyber security. Since I'm a 15-year old, I don'[t go to college. This video helped a me a lot figuring out what I should start out with. Thank you Collin. You gained another sub btw. Great content. Keep it up!

[@shaimaahmed626]

Hey have you learnt so far?

[@elijahtheo5812]

First year Cybersecurity here. There is a lot of networking and software engineering classes.

[@duncansiror5033]

What kind of software engineering

[@mr2981]

@@duncansiror5033 Software mechanical engineering.

[@abd3948]

Is it kind of easy or super hard

[@elijahtheo5812]

@@abd3948 Nothing is hard if you study hard enough. At least that's what I found worked for me.

[@UnknownSend3r]

You just got yourself a subscriber young man. Good job.

[@TheEisern]

IT Specialist of 13 years here: So I decided to change my careere to IT-Security, whitch is the reason why I'm even watching this video, and I have to say, that he is right with at least one thing. If you are pursue a career in IT, whatever it is, you should learn networking. A solid education in networking is priceless. And if you are going to get into the IT-Security field, then it's definetely a must. Just to drop a hint: My networking teacher's favoritge game in class was: "We have a switch, a router 3 clients and a 4. client behind the router. Client 2 wants to send a message to client 4 behind the router. We turn them all on at the same time. What is the first thing, that client 2 does on the network?" It was hard and sometimes dull, but I learned a lot about networking. It's all up to 127.0.0.1.

[@ZayBeatztm88]

Thankyou for giving me some direction

[@charchitverma4471]

thank you so much for showing the path, sir

[@psychsoma]

I plan to go to community college for an associate's, specifically, as the college puts it, "Associate's In Applied Science--IT and Power Security," and then go from there. I'm going with the network track. According to the curriculum there are classes for network certs. Cisco is one of them I think. I start in Fall 2019 and I'm going to be studying up on networking and coding in the mean time.

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[@House_Of_Cards_]

It helps a lot to have a good foundation in IT if you want to study cyber security. For example, in my school we saw web development, SQL server and database design, 2 separate foundational network classes (one was the curriculum for Network+) and a complete windows server 2016 administration course. An advance network course that goes a bit beyond the CCNA curriculum. Also we have to take a python programing class. All these classes are incredibly helpful as they give you a more comprehensive picture of how one technology connects with the other. That in my opinion will make you more valuable in the job market.

[@Tanae121]

I’m planning on doing cybersecurity I’m glad I found your channel

[@collinsinfosec]

Happy to help ;)

[@webstrum]

Thank You Grant 🙏💯👍👍👍

[@marauderlife2886]

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[@koinma]

Simply Soft skills. Everything else you can learn overtime.

[@amirkarki5563]

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[@Miloeren12]

Complete opposite

[@giovannilicameli3561]

And ironically SEMO just declared networking as less important, with only one of 3 classes for its latest degree program

[@lawjv]

This dude just said IT security and networking. This dude is good at filling up time with BS. Wanna learn to network look at the Exam topics for the CCNA then go through each topic. Set a budget for yourself for books online courses and the Test. Do all the labs you can over and over again. Keep detailed notes on the topics and review daily. Take the test pass it then find a help desk job and study for the CCNA Security the same way you did the CCNA Routing and switching. Get that Cert too and look for a job or to move up. You won’t get a job as a security anything if you don’t have previous experience or a B.S. with experience.

[@lawjv]

Also where I’ve worked they have turned away SEVERAL people with degrees/certs for people with experience as H-1 employees. If you are going to school or studying for the exam then find a low level IT place like a call center and work. You could also buy a few cheap used routers and switches to practice on as a substitute for work experience.

[@michelgabrielramirezfourni9523]

Great explanation...very complete.

[@fahadaxam]

video starts after 4:30 , don't waste your 4:30 mins like I did

[@user-ejxomyq]

video starts at 10:12

[@VbaGGz]

fun·da·men·tal

[@DeeJayResist]

Blue team or red team, networking, tcp/ip, the osi model, *nux and windows systems, relational database managements, web apps knowledge is a must.

[@mhuachob]

Thanks for your advices

[@mikeelliott2736]

There's a lot more to it than just learning about networks.

[@UnknownSend3r]

But it's the fundamentals, its the single most important aspect to getting a firm grasp. Obviously not the only one.

[@mr.docker7699]

very great video. I get answer for all my questions in my head. Thanks Grant🙋‍♂

[@painexotic3757]

Appreciate this!

[@Its_Esoteric]

Good video brother. Keep it up!

[@LittleJohnxxx]

Thanks for the Info Bro

[@WilliamNoujaim]

Great video! Going into Cybersecurity in college. Great help!

[@sajethjonathan1338]

Good luck with it!

[@robertkacala]

basic networking....switch on a phone, switch wifi on, look for your router, type correct password.....you just open the door to the internet :).....keep learning

[@tmak4699]

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[@ELDAMARUKHAN]

Yes thank you!

[@stevearivera]

You are right in some things but not in others. I am also a student of Cybersecurity but with 25 yrs IT background. Cybersecurity it is it's own thing. IT Security, Network Administrator, Server Admins, etc... They all work a specific area inside the network. But Cybersec goes beyond that and not only know how to hardening a system or network they also know how to mitigate attacks, vulnerabilities, threat and so on. Also they are who you will call in case of a Disaster, event or incident. Could be locally or in the cloud. It is more than what you thing, but don't worry I wss was right there where you are. Keep it going and you'll see. Not only Networking but also scripting and a language like Python will help you. Any way good video though.

[@collinsinfosec]

Very good points here. In all honesty, this video was everywhere, I first talked about "cybersecurity", then my background, then addressed the question 5 minutes in. I would say "cybersecurity" represents a lot of domains. Networking is only one. What I should have said over "networking" is learning the I.T. fundamentals in general, not just networking. I think I will redo this video with more structure, but thank you!

[@selfmade7933]

Thanks for helping 🙏🙏

[@Abhishek-ig9nu]

Great Job brother

[@brunon9837]

When you said "Networking", I thought you were talking about get in contact with other professionals lol

[@candylove49]

Hey! That’s a great idea too lol

[@averyjohnson7600]

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[@ammaribrahim5756]

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[@Remi10pm]

Great information. I mean if you're in College majoring in CS, and you have a shyt ton of Networking classes to kill just to start* ur CS track? That alone says a lot. Thank you

[@cuddy90210]

Thank you.

[@yuranmite7447]

Very helpful video!

[@darkfactor555]

Can you do a video on your setup

[@kennetholiver7002]

The fundamentals of Cyber Security is so fun, they are fun-ta-mental

[@charlesjsescoto]

i didnt get the fun ta mental, can u explain?😂

[@ayushanand2439]

Thanks man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@peaceful4you408]

I just got my first Cybersecurity job in an SOC after an internship I was doing. This career is fucking awesome. I love it already.

[@rohitkushwah9194]

I'm looks to get graduate in cyber security will you pls suggest me some university

[@shashankvs6345]

Hi brother

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I want one help regarding cyber security

[@BadWeatherfreak]

You still at the SOC job?

[@abishekmano]

What are the programming language we need to know

[@snatchbandicoot]

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[@vaqgod1391]

Instantly saw SEMO redhawks. Cape life. Are you involved with the Marquette Tech District at all? We have a development studio at Codefi.

[@MuminjonGuru]

Hey bro. Is there any overseas students in your university?

[@sabyasacheethakur7635]

Thanx bro ❤️❤️

[@krishnaniyer4280]

Best content 😊

[@JamesBond-ye5kx]

No doubt, Networking is very important. I am actually going for my Sec+ first. I have a friend who has a government job with just sec+. He told me that it is an easier cert. I somewhat agree, as in the net+ book is like a thousand pages bigger. But I have come across network stuff in my sec+ studies and I'm not familiar with. Wish me luck.

[@beeeeeee42333]

Do i need to master DS Algo , if i am in cybersecurity ?

[@prussian7]

Thanks.

[@xkyutelaogrlx]

All of my classes are networking almost finished tho 1 year 1/2 left woot!

[@fallencentury3396]

You my friend, have a good future.

[@geoffreywatts1670]

Considering exploring IT with the goal of moving into IT security. I am a complete beginner. The only thing I’m scared of or have questions about is: how much math is involved in the course curriculum and what areas of math are fundamental when working in IT/security. It’s my weak point, I can make it through it. But I need to know if it’s something that is heavily applicable to this career path or just the curriculum. Thanks

[@jimherman3610]

Your good thanks

[@berzerk4412]

Hi, I'm a highschool student... Well was since I graduated just this year but before I left I took a class on Cybersecurity and what I learned was IPs, DHCP, some PowerShell and command prompt commands, Ethernet Cables, IPv4, IPv6, netstat, OSI and TCP/IP, network typology and all this other stuff but we never learned how to put our knowledge to the test and if I signed up to a Cyber security class will it be the same? Or will they teach me how to use my knowledge on attackers and stuff

[@dxlultra1020]

Thank you for getting that out there, I've been telling people for a long time that Networking is at the core, it's part of the backbone of IT security (Cybersecurity..I mean the NSA calls it Cybersecurity, dangit I dont care if it's not proper to call it Cybersecurity its what I'll call it 😂). THANK YOU MAN ✊

[@roberthorn6707]

Definitely understanding the fundamentals of Networking is great advice, it's where anyone should start. But like he said, there's soooooooo many different avenues inside of "Cyber Security".....Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testers, SOC Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Digital Forensics Analyst and the list goes on and on!!!! So depending on what your career objectives are, would really determine where you should start. Programming knowledge is important, so that you won't remain a "Script Kiddie" all ya damn life lol. Python and Bash Shell Scripting are the two I'd learn first.......AND LEARN LINUX!!!!! Take Linux SysAdmin Courses online for free!

[@omegapsiphi1911]

So are you saying we shouldn't learn Networking first or what? What if i wanted to go into Threat Intelligence, would Networking be just as valuable there?

[@AkshaySharma-le7hn]

How should we start as a fresher,in cyber security,can you just brief.How do we start learning Networking.

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[@randombrowngirl2333]

hello... do you believe that getting a degree in cyber security will help to differentiate you to employers? as well do you find that there is an advantage to a degree versus learning via online resources such as cybrary? i just got an admission to information security degree program and i am still indecisive of whether school is the right route for this type of career. any insight would be nice

[@haize198]

CompTIA Fundamentals , CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+, CompTIA Security+, ( CompTIA Linux +, CompTIA Server+ ) will add advantage. CEH , ECSA, LPT CRISK, CISA, CISM Finally CISSP. - Me planning my career to get into Cybersecurity, still in Software Engineer. Hoping to get into soon

[@rodgers48]

i am completely agree with you. I am working on my CCNa Routing and switching

[@jamesellis1449]

Funtamentel

[@domolee]

i was like ok he messed it up the 1st time but then the 2nd and 3rd time happend so here i am lol

[@gunloco5207]

Lol i was getting ready to post same thing

[@uniquechannelnames]

Tbh after the first funtamental nothing else registered lol. Something about networking being funtamental

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I was looking for this comment

[@dependablecoverage]

He must not watch his videos before posting.

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Nice

[@TheKillerZmile]

when u speak u remind me of Five in Umbrella Academy

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I agreee lolll

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Which laptop you Have

[@gulbaharoctonet2946]

hello ,i study at the institut ,and my profession cybersecurity .for learning cybersecurity ,we have to know math?

[@AJ-sh8uv]

I started with learning to code basic HTML CSS and PHP then moved on to C++. I then started CompTIA IT Fundamentals along with Digital Cyrptography, Security+, and Network+ all on Cybrary. I took Robotics and used C and RobotC. I'm now learning Ruby as my "7th language" despite remembering only 3. I'm still working on finishing the Network+ course as of now. My plan is to hit up a job in the Cyber Security field right out of highschool without college by getting official certifications before I start applying. Does this plan sound valid or reasonably doable to you?

[@huhulili9021]

I heard from a cybersecurity company, if you have certification, you will be pretty set, cuz certification is specified based on a particular set of skills which a company may want. However, having a good testimonial from schools may be a plus to your resume as in IT, teamwork is a good quality to have to show to your future employers

[@AJ-sh8uv]

@@huhulili9021 Thanks for the response. It kinda puts together the scattered bits and parts of what I've heard.

[@gscgold]

😂 I feel like that sometimes, I live in the PNW and don't see clear skies for months seems like.

[@Aya26yx]

Can you write down the important things he said? I am a student in my last year of high school and interested in the field of cyber security. But my English is bad. 😅

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Hey bro I'm studying bca+ Cyber security+ Cloud computing Cyber security is really interesting sub.

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Hello bro

[@mohanraam869]

Which certification is best for Penetration tester basic to advanced?