Cybersecurity Career Paths: How to Choose Your Specialization

Are you unsure which cybersecurity career path to choose? Whether you're considering penetration testing, SOC analysis, or cybersecurity engineering, this video breaks down essential strategies to help you make an informed decision. I'll guide you through the basics, explain the overlap between different roles, and emphasize why getting started is more important than choosing the perfect path right away. Don't let analysis paralysis stop you-begin your cybersecurity journey today!

As a cybersecurity professional with over six years of experience, I focus on strengthening digital assets against ever-changing cyber threats. I specialize in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, and offensive security. I excel at uncovering and addressing vulnerabilities in networks and web applications.

My mission is to make cyberspace better & safer for everyone by committing to lifelong learning, sharing knowledge with the community, and inspiring others to do the same.

Credentials:

• BS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy from UMGC.

• 13 certifications including OSCP, CISSP, eJPT, OSWP, PenTest+, CEH, CySA+, CCNA, Cyber Ops-A, Cloud+, Linux+, Security+, and Network+.

• Pwned 73 HTB machines and mastered 216 THM rooms, securing top leaderboard rankings on both platforms.

• Pursuing OSWA certification and MS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy at UMGC.

• United States Air Force Veteran

Time Stamps
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0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - Don't Overthink It
2:36 - Strategy 1
3:02 - Strategy 2
3:42 - Strategy 3
4:16 - Strategy 4
4:55 - Strategy 5
5:56 - Strategy 6
6:38 - When all else fails...
7:43 - Why I chose pentester

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All music featured in this video is by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.

Disclaimer
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Attention viewers: This video is strictly for educational purposes, emphasizing ETHICAL and LEGAL hacking only. I do not, and will NEVER, condone the act of illegally hacking into computer systems and networks for any reason. My goal is to foster cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital behavior. Please behave responsibly and adhere to legal and ethical standards in your use of this information.

The postings on this site are my own and may not represent the positions of my employer.

[xia]

Underrated channel damn how did I just get blessed by the home page

[AyanAfridi-ov]

we would love if u guide us step by step, from tomorrow and we will learn from u.. ❤ we are interested.

[aungmin]

Hello, newbie here. I want to change my career path into cybersecurity and absolutely have no ideas which certifications to start with. Could you please break down into which certification should I start from beginner to advance level! That would be a really awesome roadmap for me to start learning. Thank you so much in advance.

[imadikelane]

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