CyberSecurity Certifications don't equal 6 figures

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[metalfreekz]

Certs don't get you 6 figures, but they definitely help you get your foot in the industry and land your first job, which can eventually lead to 6 figures.

[imtinajoy]

I don’t need 6 figs right now, I’m not even expecting it this early. I just want a tie in the door. I’ll get to 6 figs soon enough 💪🏾

[zachwilcher]

I got certs, re-taught the material. Last year I received my first security position and two days ago accepted my first 6 figure position. No college, happend about 2.5 years after I graduated high school

[Rnn]

Im not in a Cybersecurity role… but I’m a Network Engineer II… with 0 certs, no college education, nada. I took a role as a Help Desk 6 years ago not knowing anything about IT. Went from Help Desk, Sys Admin I, Field Tech I, Field Tech II, Implementations Engineer (Worked on a ton of networking task here), and finally to Network Engineer II. Wanting to learn more and grow allowed me to move so fast, of course with the right opportunities. Work hard people, things wont happen overnight. The world is tough at the moment so best of luck to everyone.

[KLeeSackman]

Keep God first and follow your dreams, don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do. Through Christ all things are possible you CAN do it

[evansdarien]

I don’t want six figures right now😂 I just need a damn job lol

[minecraftlover]

I don’t need six figures. I just want to work from home

[b.entranceperium]

Security + is pretty much a guarantee of 6 figures in a government contractor job

[RespectfullyCurious]

I tell people getting a certification is like passing the written portion of the driving exam. It means you know what the steering wheel is, and what the turn signals are, but it doesn’t mean you can drive.

Getting certs is very foundational knowledge, and you have to build your own systems, network, apps etc to show that you know you’re stuff.

Especially when it comes to cyber security. Security means you need to protect something. Which means you need to know how things work, and most importantly how things break. You only learn those things be doing and putting in the work.

If you’re not a curious person and/or don’t like putting in the work, tech is not for you. Things change every day, and if you’re not willing to stay on the beat, then you’ll be left behind quick.

[kevinlucas]

I get that. But I busted my ass for over 10 years to barely cap out at $50, 000. If you're telling me I can start a little higher than that and in 2-5 years get double? I get that you want to set realistic expectations. But where a lot of people see "omg you get paid 65k for 45 hours of work and you have to work really hard for 2-3 years before they let you get six figures" like that's slave labor. People like me who actually worked 60-80 hours for pennies, that sounds like heaven.

[truthliesbeneath]

Man I’m trust trying to make anymore than $25 an hour

[dinodrones]

I signed up for Google Certification and got a 6fig CS job 1 month into program. For a major company in Medical Field.

[itsoyadoyinpalace]

This has really pushed me even more, I’m in college for Cyber security Bachelors & I also have a cyber security analyst certification ❤️

[duhrl]

This is from my experience. As an imigrant I came to the US at the age of 17. Went back to college at the age of 23. Took me 6 years to get my bachelors while working on the side as a cameraman / car detailer / studio tech and volunteering for cyber patriots. Got my cert before graduating (sec+) found sec+ useless in my situation. Got my ISC^2 assoc cert since i dont have 4 years of experience (4 years since I have a degree, but its normally 5). Got a job as a tech... was never able to use my education because of how the company operated. Didnt like said company because there were certain policies and sop that I ddnt personally agree with.. so I quit. Pay was pretty good, but doesnt feel satisfying.

Bottom line is, I love cyber and I dont mind not earning a lot of money, as long as I get to work with like minded individuals. That being said, I decided to join the military.

To be in this field, youll get burned out real quick if you dont get genuine satisfaction doing what youre doing and believing something you dont 100% agree with. Money is jusy money guys. If anything its just allowance to get you new toys to play with. 😂

If you want certs that actually matter, get a starter cert, get a job. Show your worth, then get sponsored to get GIAC certs.

[updateserver]

Thank you!!! People have to comprehend this …Cybersecurity and the whole entirety of tech require hands-on skills. Knowledge of concepts is cool but can you compile what you learned and facilitate a virtual or on-premise home network lab with security methodologies? For example, can you configure/deploy a firewall, EDR, IDS/IPS tools can you troubleshoot various endpoints, are you willing to read a plethora amount of documentation on the tools required and that’s like 30% of the task. IT is a lucrative field but it’s not a cash grab and should be respected just like any other notable industry

[mustachesally]

You are correct about this video. Been in IT and currently a senior network analyst. Depends on the company you are working with. The jobs that will pay nearly a six figure salary are with government contractors or directly with the government as their funds are consistent and lot higher than private companies such as a local cyber security company in your city. Government has more security clearance and do require certs 100% of the time due to DoD requirements. Sadly, if you do the government route, you are stuck with folks who have no passion for what they do and there is a lack of creativity and employee engagement because government jobs in that class do not focus on employee - they focus on metrics and the processes ordered by a higher commission in your department. You get paid well, but I warn you that you will not get the same level of TLC from private companies that will take care of you. Your position can be replaced at anytime and are not worried they will lose a person. You dispensable in government sectors so I suggest you stay away from it UNLESS the company operates as a sole owner who has a government contract but the company also offers services to 3rd party. For the most part, Certs are just an HR checklist for private and corp. Most places hire based on experience. They call your previous employer and validate your experience and the position and that is it.

[chillychillchill]

I've got 4 years of IT experience (2 of them on HelpDesk, 2 as a Security Analyst). If I didn't have my certifications, I would not have gotten to this position/salary this quickly. No way. Certs are absolutely worth it if you're young and want to shoot past the competition.

[jfpasky]

Got Certs I’m cyber security and got a starting salary well over 100k for Security Architecture. It was a lot of fucking work though. Yeah I did it faster than going to college but holy shit the amount of concepts and work involved for getting those Certs is insane. You will be cramming hard and probably get super stressed but it’s so worth it. Going for my masters in a year!

[YDProper]

He speaks facts but also do what works for you. A certification just might advance your chances but you have to know where in the vast field of IT you want to pursue