Question: How Do I Create a Successful Cyber Security Business?

My name is Cheryl Evans and I am a long-term unemployed corporate IT individual. Unfortunately I do not have any IT certifications nor an undergraduate degree. Cyber Security is the area of expertise I ultimately want to be involved in.

I have done so much research into vocational schools, college degrees, etc. until I'm beyond insane. Your videos are very easy to follow, therefore I would appreciate if you could give me some guidance as to how I can take my knowledge and experience, turn it into a successful and profitable consulting business and ultimately become a Cyber Security expert.

Thank you for taking a few moments of your time,

-Cheryl E.

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[Realist]

3 years later and I'm sure this mindset has changed. Or at least it should. As someone who's been in Cyber Security for almost 4 years, skip this video and go for it if you have a passion for it. It's worth it

[marv]

Almost funny how wrong this video is 3yrs later. Don't be discouraged!

[thesecuritytutor]

Give advice in areas that you're familiar with. You obviously have no clue about infosec.

[ashsumer]

Your advice is discouraging and I disagree with your views.
You can be in Cyber Security after doing a certification or a degree....Just make sure you have a solid foundation of knowledge by doing Security+ Cert and doing GIAC cert or CISSP cert or CASP cert.
After doing your certs find your target market in the cyber security or IT niche and find out what others are not offering as a service in your area. Do some brainstorming and pick up a unique service you can offer and build your business around that.

First start working with small micro businesses then you can scale later.

[rootkill]

Anybody in 2019 and want to tell him that people are getting paid like anything in cybersecurity.

[StaceyNyongesa]

I am an entry level cyber security professional hence I got myself inside the door. It is my opinion that it is a great profession for people who are willing to put time, training, education, dedication and effort. It is hard (you must be right all the time), broad and it is not profitable right away but for those who can make a difference, do it. Don't listen to naysayers. There is a demand in the job market and as a woman, I will make a difference in this niche.

[Car-LoanzCar-Loanzcom]

This was very discouraging. How can it be so bad if the demand out weighs the supply by far?

[Oscar_delta]

i followed this video when I was 17 in high school. I joined the military reserve (CAN) and got into cyber. i’m doing pretty well for my age, moved out of parents.
I think now with how the space has changed, lots of businesses are seeing the impact or ransomware, and are willing to pay someone to avoid it!

[mansoorsyed]

Worst video I have ever watched .... feel bad for the guy who asked the question... this guy probably one of the guys who is always bringing everything else down...

[skynetonline]

Correction for the video title: You better go for Android OS stuff.

[manits]

5 years on we're in the corona pandemic & cyber security is at the forefront of holding shit together *cough cough* Zoom - think you left infosec too early Eli

[zak]

Terrible and discouraging. I'm so thankful I didn't watch this video when I was thinking about quitting my job & making the jump.

[XxGamersUnitedxX]

Want to do IT Security? My advice is to join the Army and do iOS development, lol come on Eli, if he wanted to be a programmer he would have known it by then. I honestly still can't think of a reason why you're so "anti IT" and all for mobile development. Does it bring in good money? Sure. Does later in your career having 10-20 years experience in management/it or consulting bring in multiple times more money? How could you argue it doesn't.

[breno]

Hello sir. Can i still make the money with android development? Where do i go to make the money? Upwork?

[jerryakamuadams]

How about getting into a DoD Intelligence Agency, such as the NSA? Instead of military. Cause Military life isnt for everyone, especially active duty. I have friends/family members in the military and hear theres a lot of BS you have to put up with, especially the enlisted ranks (such as PT requirements, being treated badly by superiors, favoritism, etc). Plus the constant moving around the country, long tours deployed overseas away from family, etc. I think getting into a US Govt/DOD Intelligence Agency like NSA, DIA, CIA or FBI as a civilian government employee is another viable route into Cyber. Still working for US Fed government without having to put up with a lot of the BS that comes with military life

[benbeale]

Saying you need to be in the military to be in cybersecurity is kind of like saying you need a PhD in computer science to be in software development. Both statements are equally not true.

[prestont]

Don’t listen to this dude. If you wanna get into security then put in the work, you don’t need to be in the military to do it

[tanweer_ali]

Working for government you need a clearance.

Working for the private sector you don't need one.

What kind of bs advice is this ?

[secretmarshmellow]

“Nobody wants to pay for you” but trust me they have to 🤣

[ginelg]

This didn’t age well…lol..we have multiple Fortune 500 companies coming to us for cyber security consulting. EVERYONE is willing to pay us, and pay us big!