Harsh Reality of Working in Cyber Security

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00:39 Part 1
01:52 Part 2
02:50 Part 3
05:25 Part 4

[LuisGonzalez-gtld]

I’m glad to hear this, it sounds like any career you start. I work physical security right now. I figured it would be similar, but with a computer. As a security officer there is a lot to do but sometimes it feels like your not doing enough. Thank you for the realistic heads up.

[BlackBearSuperFan]

Screw all that. Working two warehouse jobs definitely aint it. A dread to some is a blessing to others. Im still goin all in!

[Coldfirebe]

The workload is MASSIVE (for eg NIS2 in EU is forcing a lot of companies to get into cybersec) and there aren't enough cybersec profiles to go around. This can cause a lot of stress and burnout but your company should(!) manage that. I'm in my first cybersec job as presales engineer and the company I'm with is great in their support and people management! Those companies are out there but better to hop untill you find a place where you are happy.

[drickzee]

For the Ego folks, this quote always helps along with other people’s actions that are out of your control. Focus on what you can control, which is yourself. “You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realise this, and you’ll find strength”.

[draperw]

Thank You ! very grateful for your content.

[RYDERSEC]

The "boreout" sounds like something that I might struggle with, so thank you for the warning. Awesome video as always 😄

[jeanpierrretoviakou]

Facts!! too much Scams but thank you for your help.

[msarwar]

As always brilliant video and insight into cybersecurity. Thank u
Anxiously waiting for ur course.

[kezmenflowers]

I live around a bunch of old people that are taken advantage of by scammers online because they lack the knowledge of progressing technology advancements and I'm trying to stop that from happening. Plus, I want a job that I can take with me wherever I go even if I go overseas for months on end.

[camelotenglishtuition]

Meditation and running really helped with my burnout .. and that's just handling work with learning hacking ..

[thewannabehackr]

I work in vulnerability management and after a couple of years, it has become mundane. I need to move out of it.

[harry]

I’m in the States. I’ve applied to 6 internships for next summer. I’m 25 and no luck yet, there’s positions sure but idk what they are waiting for. I will admit that lack of projects and no certs hurt me. But I will just continue the grind.

[kickinthegob]

I'm a cyber security operations manager and manage a team of 8 engineers. Most of what we do is restoring connections to VPN's, port configurations on routers and supporting customers when they need to a fresh install of an OS after an incident. Cyber security is such a broad term that it can really mean anything. You need to have a clear understanding of which aspect of cyber security you want to specialize in.

[GeminiCloudTech]

Im enrolled at WGU in their CSIA program and love every topic so far. Hmmm... your breakdown sounds like nursing 😆 I've been a nurse for 12 yrs and after watching ppl die, having piss thrown at you, nails dug so deep into your skin, it broke the skin, doctors yell at you, families yell at you, patients yell at you, blamed by nursing management for short staffing, uncooperative coworkers (CNAs, PCTs other nurses), oh yea and let's not forget about nurse ego of those who feel they're more compassionate and knowledgeable than you sir, I can't tell you how ready I am to burn my scrubs and my nursing license in exchange for a desk with 3-6 monitors, business casual attire, quiet atmosphere, working alongside egotistical people who I can feel comfortable learning from instead of those who are trying to have your licensed revoked, a salary that I can actually live off of without working double shifts and picking up a per diem shift just to pay a bill or having to travel all over the country just to make a decent salary (travel nursing) i could go on. I had COVID 3 times because of this career, and I look forward to all the pros and cons of cybersecurity. Thank you for your points of view, though! Sorry to have been so long, but honestly, nothing in CS can scare me after what I've been through in nursing 🥲

[samiarakji]

Hello, im not sure if youll be able to help but what do you think about Data engineering and management of information systems?

[romanxxxx]

it feels like the senior positions are the only ones they scream about

[djerhyjnbaptiste]

The constant report of talent shortage while it’s nigh impossible to find an IT job with degree, certs and projects … is crazy.

[jairo]

hello thank you very much for the video, btw i am planning to join the army for a cyber security MOS and heard that with that you get 'years of experience' and that it greatly help with both finding jobs and getting better paying jobs. Is that true? if so it a significant advantage?

[Sean-fssg]

Recently completed both Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate & Blue Team Level 1 Junior Security Operations Certification after watching your videos... I've also done quite a few labs and have built a homelab for learning. I come from a full stack developer background and I'm almost being laughed out of interviews here in Australia. No degree or 5+ years of experience, then forget it is the feedback I'm getting, so the shortage so many speak of don't seem to apply here.... After nearly 6 months of job hunting I'm considering heading back to software dev roles unfortunately.

[olorcain]

I am seeing several job postings for pentester roles asking for a BS Computer Science degree