Cybersecurity Job Without IT Experience (TRUTH)

Ok. Stupid question and I think you might heard of this situation before. And full disclosure, I'm an WGU student (cybersecurity and information assurance).
With that out of the way, I'm got not one but two certification classes for both CompTIA Net+ and CompTIA Sec+ (A+ certified and unofficial IT support at a Dollar General, don't ask) next term. So, how do I get ready for both exams? I'm looking at end of February or March

Josh is a BAD MAN baby!!

I am halfway through the google cyber cert and so far I am loving it

Another great video! ❤Got into IT! Still on the path to Cybersecurity. Learning lots! Thanks for the advice!

So basically start it IT, land a job, then try to transition into cyber security?

I’m happy about coming across your channel, I have hope!!!!

Hello Josh. I have an AS degree in business administration and planning on getting the accelerated IT BS MS WGU degrees later. But before that, I wanted one degree specialized in the cybersecurity field but another MS or BS wouldn’t be affordable for me right now. So I’m currently doing an AAS in cybersecurity with provided certs from my school instead. Do you think the path I’m taking to ultimately work in cybersecurity is good? Or should I go straight to the WGU degrees?

shit got 11k views in 7 days it is not easy now lol

I’ll be job ready this summer after 6 years of grind. I have my bachelors and industry Certs plus 1 internship 💪🏿

From my experience as a 34-year-old man with no degree and coming from retail jobs or fast food... 1. Get an A+ because there are some days when you are working from home or at a company late at night and no IT person is available. You will have to troubleshoot your computer or printer, and an A+ eases you into networking and security. 2. Network +, or CCNA, you will need it because they will ask so many questions about networks, like connections, port numbers, etc.; you have to memorize a lot of port numbers because most vulnerabilities are in the ports. 3. Security +. Your first job will be at the help desk, no matter how much you know, especially if you have no experience or a college degree, but keep studying, get more certificates, and let your company pay for it. 4. Later on, you have to know the basics of at least one programming language, and the easiest is Python. If you add Javascript and SQL down the road,. Chef's kiss! These websites helped me a lot to showcase my skills. You can pick one or all of them. Capture the box, try to hack me, or hack the box.

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Can I get into this without a degree?

Hey Josh, do you offer Klarna or Payment plans for your cybersecurity course?

I love these videos you keep putting out! I'm currently in the middle of getting my Bachelors in cyber and wont graduate for a couple more years but watching your videos has given me a lot of tips about the direction someone like me should take with no formal IT background. Thank you for all that you do!

How does josh’ pinned comment be a month ago while this vid has just been released yesterday;v

@joshmadakor Would your Cybersecurity course be used in a way for experience or to create a portfolio?

god bless you

How much math do i need to know , and or how much math did you use in your cloud engineering/software engineering job? I suck at math, do i need to be good at math to be good at software engineering?

Josh at what point do you think that experience out ways certification. I have 19 years of hardcore hands-on Security/CyberSecurity experience. Does this negate the need to continue updating certifications?

FYI a degree, certs and boot camps doesn’t equal a job. If you’re personal skills suck and you have all of that knowledge and still no job it’s you. Good luck to everyone and their journey and hopefully it works out for you. Perfect example of keeping things to yourself and worry about you 😂

Hello Josh, I currently have Security plus and google cyber certification, I'm currently using THM and Blue defender, to update my skills as a SOC. Is this the right route or do I need to do something else.

Started my WGU Cyber Degree 2/1 with 49 CUs A+, Net+, and Sec+ currently in the last of my first term taking D431. Conflicted about leaving my current job which gives me at least 3 to 5 hours to study a day vs get a more focused IT position which will affect those studying hours possibly. I was a printer field tech for 7 years, but that ended due to a disability and now for the past two years I have been a technician that tests (pretty much going through prompts that runs scripts), sets up, and debugs mainframes and don't know if that role will have any positive impact on my resume for this career path.

Hi Josh! Can you do a video on WGU degree paths that pay the most? Landing six figure careers in this current economy will be a major help. Even though my job will pay for me to get a bachelor's degree and I would lovr to get a degree in Cyber Security. It seems that the IT degree would be easiest and fastest way for me to get into the IT industry.

As always great info. Starting in IT is not hard but you have to put in the work. The Field is in constant growth so that means you need to keep growing. Stay Focus ✌🏽😎

Cant even get passed the psychometric test

Classic Josh W

Great channel Josh. Thank your for all the help.

What tip of certificate I can get to work if I have to travel outside of USA 🇺🇸

I have experience in the IT field. Received my masters degree in cybersecurity in 2018. I can't get my foot in the door of cybersecurity

Video on how to get into cybersecurity GRC from an entry level position? (I’m a I.T technician for a school district). Or you can just reply here and answer that would be great thanks. I’m also currently getting my Sec+

I just want to say I appreciate this line - '"If you just want to debate me in the comments" . I'm not here to debate, I just find it refreshing that you put that out. Have a great one Josh.

Hi, I'm studying a Cybersecurity specialization (Thing something between an associate degree and a standard degree), I have 3 years of exp as a web developer, and I would like to take the Bug Bounty/Pentesting route.

It would be a good idea to get a certification like eJPTv2 or CEH?

Well I wasn't really interested in a weaseling my way into the industry I wanted to do more like snaking my way into the industry😂

Talk about a morale killer… nobody stuck in a dead end job with a family has time for a formal education. I’m willing to do anything in IT, even help desk if it would pay decent. I don’t have the money to enlist in a course either. Up early and to sleep late, trying to learn as much as possible for free!

Thanks Josh. While I was in college for my Cybersecurity Associates degree I got hired as an intern as a CIAM Analyst at a very popular consulting firm that rhymes with Baccenture. I got hired as a Cybersecurity Analyst permanently after 1 year. I have been at "Baccenture" for 2 years.

I am going to WGU in July for my Bachelors in Cybersecurity. My WGU enrollment counselor said after I get a few certs I could get a remote Helpdesk job.

Is that a step down? If I get offered a Help Desk role should I take it? I make $28 an hour and I have been trying to job hop with no success.

Again I have no certs and a Cybersecurity Associates degree.

Thanks!

Wish your videos catered more to a global audience. WGU does not accept African students. Unfortunately 😔

Josh you are smart.

I'm considering taking both of your courses as i have zero technical experience. I'm taking the ISC2 CC exam on Monday in order to get my feet wet and after that I plan to prepare for the Security+. I just want to build a strong foundation so I can be well prepared to make the jump into this industry. Thanks for encouraging and informative videos, they've been very helpful.

Just got hired with a construction company that is working towards CMMC compliance as an entry level IT admin. Recently receiving the google cybersecurity certificate, Security+ and virtual simulation certs helped, but what really helped was the initiative to socially network. I reached out to a cybersecurity company who was in partnership with the construction company, and that’s how I was introduced to the role.
There are many ways of entering into the career of cybersecurity (Analyst, Governance, DevSecOps. Etc.) and now, I get the opportunity to help grow with a company into a cybersecurity complaint organization, while working along side the cyber security partners.
I guess what I’m trying to say is, there are multiple ways to nudge yourself into the field. Be proactive, be initiative and don’t be afraid to take opportunities! You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take so take them all.

how can i get internship in cybersecurity in month of june in india or remote with almost completing cybersecurity course by google and have good previous experence in python via project and ai ml through project (credit card detection system).

Hey Josh can you make a video of which beginner cyber security projects a newbie can do to add to their portfolio to help get a job

Ngl Idk if this is good or not. But I did help desk. Exaggerated all of the security related responsibilities and titled it “security analyst”. Technicality not lying just stretching the truth.

I have my security+ cert and some hands on experience but having trouble getting interviews and what site to use to get the best chance. Will you recommend this course still? I bee in IT for 7 years

Much love, Josh.

I download The Sec + 701 Anki Flash Cards, last night.😃👍

Hey Josh ! thank you for video once again . I have video that would be cool to see revamp since the last which is can you update the "HOW TO PASS ANY CERTFICATION WITH 3 PHASE APPROACH" but with an example of a certifcation that your working on or anything tbh. just to see visual on how your thought process is during the phases. Appereicate all the videos im almost done the Google cert and hope to get security + and then do you course !

What about those who can't get a help desk job? what other jobs could someone get while they are building their resume? ( and they have no IT experience whatsoever)

I'm going to start with Information Technology. Next I will take your Cyber Security course @JoshMadakor.

I just started the IBM cybersecurity course at Coursera. I’m attempting to go from the Truck to the SOC. I also started Network+ yesterday! I thought I should do net+ before Sec+ due to the fact that I have no background. What are your thoughts?