Is the CompTIA Security+ Enough to Get a Cyber Security Job in 2024?

In this video, I talk about whether or not I believe the CompTIA Security+ Certification is enough to land an entry level job in cybersecurity in 2024.

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[TheeGrBrandin]

This is something that ive come to find out through these last few weeks looking into the market and jobs available, while practicing/studying this exam. And thankfully i have an interview this week for an entry level IT Service Desk position.

[ever]

My friend has his Sec+ & Net + Worked 5 yrs in logistics. He just started his first overnight job jn cyber this week July 8th.

He has hands on experience in a soc like me for 3 months. We grad this week and I'll start job hunting soon. I have 20yrs in computer animation & mocap.

[TheBigExclusive]

Short answer: Nope.
You need to start at the bottom in IT, get years of experience, and work your way up into a Cyber Security job.

[vibezplanet]

Your right bro I just passed mine 2 months ago and just started seriously applying now in the UK, most.jobs require min 2 years plus in it security. But lucky enough I a few months it security experience covering at work also doing the btlv1. But yeah the market looks a bit tough ATM

[alieukeita]

I'm doing my BSc in IT and I'm doing a self study for cyber security. Quick Did you learn Splunk????
Can you give advices on which SIEM TOOLS to learn for beginner cyber analyst

[williamhernandez]

Hey Ben subscribed and love your content. I just completed the boot camp currently studying for the security plus, just wondering if you can answer this in a reply or a separate video but how do I compete with people with BS degrees in computers science (I have a ba) and IT experience. And where can I practice technical skills, I did a lot of labs in my boot camp but just to stay on top of it and sharpen skills any advice will be greatly appreciated. I know someone in my network that I know for sure is qualified, holding multiple certifications past the security plus and has still not found a job after a year and a half, I know soft skills is something you mentioned but I don’t want to be the certificate king with no prospects. Like I said any and all advice would be appreciated or if you could make an in depth video, I’ve had aspirations of joining red team but then speaking to people in the field kinda dashed those dreams when they told me I just wasn’t good enough and needed at least 5 years experience and other certs. But I don’t want to give up, this is the future this is, in my opinion what will lead my family to generational wealth and I just want to pick your brain. Sorry for the long winded comment, but you really explain things coherently and your videos have really helped me. Thanks for your time and bless you.

[meterpaffei]

Thank you! But what if you combine security+ with Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate and PMP or Prince2 certification. Will that get you a solid job?

[hcmercy]

Just passed sec+ so this vid is clutch lol. Before watching tho i already know it alone is not enough, but i also have net+ and A+. Thing is, no experience… we shall see how it goes for me

[Welelekingvon]

Get your certs along with always trying to mix with the right labs and projects. In the beginning you'll never be a specialist, but more of a generalist until you develop your skills technically to become a specialist.

[tendaimasiyakurima]

I have over 13 years experience in Telecoms and i recently passed my security+ .i also have a bsc in electronic engineering. Which projects can i take to up my cybersecurity skills

[rahrahrari]

I'm going to george mason just like you did, but for cybersecurity engineering, do you think this degree kind of replaces the lower I.T. positions/experience you need to break into tech and just rely on this degree and certifications to land a job straight after grad? I'd appreciate the insight.

[brandonvansylalom]

Realest truth. Everyone expects to get into a cybersecurity position overnight but that’s not happening unless pure luck, you know someone etc.

Doing projects also help

[rahrahrari]

This video seems spot on and your takes on what companies are looking for in entry level jobs such as specialized certifications, soft skills, etc. makes complete sense. But for internships if I'm currently in school, do you recommend doing specialized certifications and choosing to specialize in one particular field such as Cloud security, Pen test, soc analyst, or do you think we should be open to a lot of fields in cybersecurity. I do have an idea on what I want to do but I notice there aren't much specialized internships, what do you recommend for me to do?

[edarpe]

Hi Ben, I’m a software developer and I have experience with AWS, do you think that if I get the Security+ certification I could get an entry level job in cybersecurity?

[TRERAISEDME]

What are the home projects should I do to add on my CV before applying for a SOC job

[markben]

It's either that or wash dishes for me

[ivorjoseph]

Great video. Back away from the camera a bit though

[ZayBeatztm]

Sec+ is valuable when it comes to federal jobs

[HyperTubeGames]

I have over a year of help desk experience and am about to get the security+ to finish the CompTIA trifecta. Anyone have any ideas what’s a good next step to take in my career to get closer to being in cyber and making a little bit more money?

[sleazy]

Cybersecurity and this job market is a scam. They want more and more but expect to pay you the same 😂 gtf