Cybersecurity Certs that ARE NOT Worth It | Which Cybersecurity Certs AREN'T Worth It to Get?

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[PhantomTechnoid]

Security PLUS landed me my 1st THREE IT jobs with the government...and I know jobs still asking for it. I would highly recommend it for newbies

[filipstudeny]

The problem with Cybersecurity Certs is they are all pretty much the same. You are not paying for a cert, you are paying for a brand.

[MagicEye]

I will never understand companies that want you to get certs that either cost an arm and a leg or certs thats not worth anything like CEH.

[Chitownsfinesthoops]

CompTIA security+ has become a rip off, 400 bucks is way too much for an exam that is still an entry-level cybersecurity test. I thoroughly believe they are greed-focused now.

[ornmatt]

Here is the problem with this generation struggling to break into Cybersecurity having ONLY Cybersecurity training....you have no idea what you are securing, no idea how any of it works....you just hop on your invisible internet and throw some commands around, but if something breaks....you're stuck. You have no idea what to do and you have to wait for IT to fix it. Every Cybersecurity professionals with 20+ years is going to tell you that you need to understand IT and Networking FIRST before moving on to Cybersecurity....the hardware and the network is what you are actually securing and you have no idea how to tell the difference between a switch, router and an access point. If you want to be hired in Cybersecurity and actually be successful, it would behoove you to have the skill set and knowledge to FIX the network or hardware if something breaks instead of having to wait for the IT guy to do it. IT, Networking and Cybersecurity literally work hand in hand....if you want to be in the upper echelon of pay and be promotable year after year, you should get A+...then Net+....then Sec+....and if you REALLY want be that person, toss.in Linux+....you can get a job almost anywhere with Linux+ alone right now!

[elfinofficial]

My heart jumps for joy when you said HTB's CPTS is gaining traction. I've been trying to get my break into cyber sec, and I know that certs are something that will carry me passing HR gate.
OSCP's price is way too high for people in tight pockets right now. Can't wait to see days that HR knows how people who pasts CPTS can really perform.

[sly_fox]

Hi Sandra! I agree with a lot of these. I just passed my GCIH cert exam, and it was the greatest course I've ever taken. The trick with GIAC is that you have to find a job where they pay for those courses. They are very expensive, but highly rewarding if you can get the employer to pay. I've learned more in just the SANS 504 course than my entire bachelor's degree, sec +, and ceh combined!

[bobthebrowsersstuff]

While I agree Security + holds value in the field for sure. For those that are trying to 'get started' in IT and want to head to security, A+ can be invaluable. There are a TON of folks who do not understand the basics of the tech model down to how a computer works, etc. Learnign that builds a basis of knowledge to proceed and progress. There are a lot of folks now looking to change careers (older) or go into (younger) who understand very little beyond 'pushing a button on a screen'.
Great info, thank you!

[donniejohn]

Good information for anyone looking to get certified. Sandra, it would be nice to see more videos on GRC, specifically covering how to write policies and things like that.

[sheastech]

GIAC Certifications are way too expensive for any newbie. No one should ever waste their money for them. Only a company should pay for them because their prices are ridiculous. Regular people taking on their own is just foolish. It's not necessary to get any job. CompTIA Security+, CEH, OSCP, or CISSP will have way more impact on the job search.

[StiffShot]

CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Networking+ are worth it in a federal government job. How do I know this? Well, I work in the federal government.

[TheITCornerbyJR]

I have my Pitch fork ready for A+ lol
Great video! I can see why.

[chellybelly]

Hey Sandra! I love your content & just wanted to say you are helping me immensely as I prepare for a career in cybersecurity. Your videos are very personable and informative which is refreshing in a space where it seems so many people are trying to make money off your career aspirations. I hope more people like me are able to find your channel! Thanks for what you do and I hope you keep doing it (:

[The_Blackshield]

A big issue I've found is that you might have a certification that means you've got knowledge and competency in lets say skill set A. You go to an interview, and they like skill set A, but would like you to get a certification for skill set B instead (which is very similar, but is from the provider they did it with). But expect you to pay for it and do it in your own time, but until that point they won't give you the job. Sucks.

[seanscott]

Thank you for this video. I’m already in the regulatory compliance space in the healthcare sector and looking to move into GRC. You’ve cleared up my concerns about different certs out here.

[rodenmcmiles]

Every now and again I watch videos on cybersecurity certs and this is the first one I've seen for a long while that's absolutely nailed it. I'll add that EC-Council have continually come under fire for unethical practices and the CEH has lower quality content than the CompTIA PenTest+ (which has a better overview of tools and documentation). Some see OSCP as an exam version of a CTF, whereas PNPT focuses more on real-world application of tools and techniques, as well as communicating with stakeholders.

The CompTIA Network+ can be useful as a precursor to Security+ if you're moving into a SOC analyst or Incident Response (IR) role involving network logs, but I agree that A+ is unnecessary unless moving into something like a field technician or End User Computing (EUC) support role. Even then, a 6 month or 1 year institutional course may be a better option.

[sinwolf]

CEH has a practical exam that forms part of the CEH Master program. This has been in place for a while. It is no longer purely multiple-choice

[JosuéQuiroa-fx]

for me one of the most greatest certs is the PNTP certification

[OwenVentures]

Thank you! I'm working on A+ because I'm completely switching careers from construction so I'm taking the courses but I'll skip the certs and go next to the security+ after i pass the practice exams! ❤ thank you for saving me some money! 🎉

[jeffnaval]

Every 2 years the CEH they renewed the exam. So i expect this coming september there's a good probability they going to renew it.