Cybersecurity Job Without IT Experience (TRUTH)

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In this video I talked about Cybersecurity Job Without any IT Experience. I reveal the real possibilities of landing a cybersecurity role without a background in IT. This video breaks down alternative paths, essential skills you can learn, and how to make yourself a strong candidate for a cybersecurity career, even if you're starting from scratch.

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00:00 Intro
00:54 Free Practice Questions
01:13 How to Get a Job in Cybersecurity
03:26 Actual No Experience Interviews
07:00 Some Course Graduates-Job Salary
07:28 Recommendations
07:53 Conclusion

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Hi everyone! Welcome to our new video "Cybersecurity Job Without IT Experience (TRUTH)." Thinking about a career in cybersecurity but worried because you don't have any IT background? Don't stress! In this video, I'm going to share the truth about getting into cybersecurity without IT experience.

Many people think you need to have a lot of computer and IT experience to start a career in cybersecurity. But that's not always true. There are ways to get into this exciting field even if you're starting from zero. And I'm here to show you how.

I'll also tell you about the skills that are really important in cybersecurity. Some of these skills you might already have, even if you haven't worked in IT before. Things like problem-solving, paying attention to details, and being able to think like a hacker can be just as important as technical skills.

By the end of this video, you'll see that a career in cybersecurity is possible, even if you're starting without IT experience. You just need to know where to start and be willing to learn and work hard.

[JoshMadakor]

🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒

[bthrasher]

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.

[TheVio]

Thank you for the refresher tips, Josh. I am more focused on GRC myself, but I haven't gotten an interview for my first job, yet. I am leveraging on networking events and even attended a Tech event today, but it had a lot young folk in attendance, just starting out from campus or a few years in Tech... it's hard to breakthrough where I am at my age, but soldiering on. Thanks once again for the encouragement.

[DahDaveman]

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!

[anthonyhunt]

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

[kotemanoble]

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

[ismaelkreed]

I have been stressing myself out completely trying to get into IT. I get that I typically need the degree and experience to break into the field, but I can't even get a help desk position. I currently have A+ (expired 2020), Project +, ISC2 CC, GIAC GFACT, GIAC GISF, and 3 other technical certificates that pertain to Laboratory Science. I am currently working really hard to change careers but can't catch a break. For the record I am enrolled in the sans institute BASC and now working on GSEC, I'm just very frustrated to not even be able to get a help desk job to even start. Always great content that you give us. Any insight on my situation or questions are welcome.

Edit: I do have an AAS in medical laboratory science with 11 years experience, I'm changing careers.

update: i have an interview today for TSS with a software company and another next week for Tech Support at a college in my area. TY for all of your responses. wish me luck

[TheITCornerbyJR]

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 ✌🏽😎

[DennisKing]

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.

[lennyandtoya]

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

[Ghstownlv]

Hey Josh ! Great Video love the daily videos

[PacketWatchDog]

Great channel Josh. Thank your for all the help.

[Terriblecookie]

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.

[exile]

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 !

[cyberbunny-hjii]

I work in desktop support at an MSP and people keep telling me IAM could be a good route because I work with those tools all the time. I need to do some more research.

[mariascookingworld]

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

[beef_Ribs]

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?

[SOLARGODD]

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.

[jadencharles]

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

[cmartin]

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