Tips for Getting Started Learning Cybersecurity in 2023

Some tips on how to get started in cybersecurity and how I learned

[devinmagee]

Been watching your content for a few years. I went to school for CS but ended up in a non-cs IT job. Proud to say I started my new job as a cyber security analyst 6 months ago and loving it so far. Can't wait to grow in this field.

[evilgingero_o]

Never stop learning. Never be afraid to start learning, or learning more. I see too many people wanting to get started as an ethical hacker, or infosec professional, or general programmer, or gamedev- who see video courses here on YT with title like "C++ in 4 hours- full course for beginners!", and think they will magically be a master after watching the video one time. You won't if you are truly a beginner. Each one is a step, and the journey can be long- there is always more to learn. Though they can be quite useful for helping you see if that "thing" is really the thing you want to focus on or specialize in. If it is-great! Keep going, keep taking steps forward. If it isn't- try something else. Sometimes the thing you are or will be good at isn't obvious until you try it.

[nnnaaam]

Just to reframe it a bit differently, one MUST LEARN TO BE RESOURCEFUL. No matter what IT industry you are in, no once can or will take you by the hand. Be curious and have fun. Don't stress or overthink things. And take one step at a time.

[michaelpapile]

This is absolutely true in software development as well. I have friends that say "How do I get a job in software, where do I learn" I tell them to pick a tech and start playing with it like working on an open source project. I think these types of fields are not something just anyone can learn. You most importantly have to have curiosity. If you have enough curiosity you will learn it all.

[tsionwilliamson]

Ive been doing cybersecurity research and teaching myself for the past 3 years it took a good year to get over the "learning linux to a degree that i could use the terminal and its utilities well" that opened a lot more doors after that i got my Comptia A+ which by this point was easy because a lot of the concepts that were covered were things id learned by teaching myself I am just now after 3+ years getting into more complicated techniques like firmware extraction and REST API exploitation on IOT devices and i would say i still have a ton to learn but what id say to those starting out is not to wait for resources to come to you, you have the whole wide internet and resources like hack the box and vms to teach yourself with yeah there is going to be a hill your gonna have to climb to get to a level of competency that you can just look at any resource and instantly get what its telling you i still have times that i run into concepts i dont understand at first but the key is persistence not everything is going to work like magic hacking takes a lot of time to learn as a skill and a lot of time to do as a practice also remember your not alone and that there is a community of like minded people who will jump at the opportunity to help you with things that are out of the scope of what you normally do.

[ChocChipSecurity]

Perfect encapsulation of the mechanism of teaching yourself, not just for this field.

[grahamm]

This is excellent advice for anyone learning anything science or tech related, not just cybersecurity. Bravo my friend!

[michelemolina]

This is one of the smartest explanations of solid foundational learning I've ever seen, and I've been through certs, college, and grad school! Where were you when I started learning as a child?!!! 😉 Excellent video. Truly!

[psychyouout]

This is a very solid video for those coming in. Thank you. Covering the basics from an experiential reference point is wonderful.

[Randomnamehere]

I just navigated here after seeing your interview with David Bombal, and after watching this I am very glad I ended up here! Thank you for this video and for the way you put emphasis on how to learn instead of the typical “ do x, y and z certifications”! Truly loved it and it has given me a new way of looking at the whole thing! Thank you ☺️

[michaelduke]

I have just tripped over your channel and your voice is so smooth I could listen to you all day. Looking forward in leaning more from you.

[sembutininverse]

thank you 🙏🏻, I'm thankful for the time and energy that you put to make this video, looking forward to seeing your next video.

[Jess-lbih]

This is a fantastic articulation of how to get started and keep going. My own journey was very similar. Many years on, I still take physical notes of everything I don't know, it's the best way to fill in the gaps I haven't learned yet, and the secret to being a pro at something and staying up-to-date in a fast changing landscape.

[amberrose]

It's nice to hear your voice again. I mean that in like a brotherly way, although you hardly know me... I've always wanted a brother like you and I am very proud of the man you have become.

[jeffreyhaskey]

🤯🤯🤯 - I always felt that when I had more questions then answers, I was not part of the conversation, which would flag me into a pit... Thank you for that insight!!

[Watchman]

Thank you for this video. I've been struggling to get into the field. This helped me to understand that I need to take a step back and be intentional and ok with small steps.

I appreciate you for this. I really do

[Danny-SSH]

This is very helpful for those starting out or feeling lost

[chrisryan]

Why are you not doing the podcast anymore, mate? I loved listening to you guys have a chat about different topics.

[HopliteSecurity]

This is a fantastic video and I have been recommending it to everyone who asks about getting into Cybersecurity. Please keep up the amazing work ❤ 😍

[kirkreiglori]

Great principles you shared. All the best in your current and future endeavor.