What You Should Learn Before Cyber Security | Skills You Need

Cyber Security is all over the mainstream news and it is no secret that cyber security professionals are in high demand. Cyber Security is a very rewarding profession and provides work-life balance, remote working opportunities, and fulfilling meaningful work.

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that occupations in this field are projected to grow 13% from 2016 to 2026, adding 557,100 new jobs in the United States alone. Because of this, I often get asked “What skills do I need to get into cyber security?” In this video, I fill you in on all of the soft and technical skills you need and what you should learn to jump-start your career and learn cybersecurity.

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[redhearse]

I went from wanting to pursue a law degree to applying for a masters in cybersecurity. I hold two bachelors degrees at 21, but I did a 180 this year. This has been super helpful - thank you!

[pinkragdollmusic]

The quality and vibe of these videos make me wanna keep watching them

[s.o.]

This young man is right! Understanding networking is key. The most technical people are network engineers. Master networking and you will become a great security analyst. I started in data/BI then networking followed by infosec CISO boom

[petestrouse]

I am a security recruiter and you give some legit tips for folks looking to break into the field here. Subscribed. I will also share your channel with folks I talk to looking to break into the field.

[muhammadaasim]

Man I cant stress enough that how much this video helped me understand what is actually need to do to get started. i just finished high school and took a gap year thought I would do some certification to get the nitty gritty of things but couldn't find where to start for the life of me. sincerely thank you

[anorak]

Just love your videos! I just finished high-school and am moving to a new country to study for my cybersecurity degree this November. Just absolutely excited and stoked for this journey!

[ayubhaji]

Learning new things fast on the fly seems hard but I believe if you have a good fundamentals on the topic branch it become alot easier. Keep up the good work man.

[elizabethjohnson]

Thank you for all of your informative videos. Your words are great encouragement and motivation!

I recently applied for a work-study position that I was initially hesitant to apply for because I have zero experience, I'm a new student, and just any other excuse I could think of. Regardless of those doubts, I applied and ended up being offered the work-study position! (WOOHOO!!) Later on, one of my superiors told me that one of the major reasons they picked me was because of my enthusiasm and open-mindedness towards the field of cyber security. They said exactly what you have said in your videos - that maintaining a personal level of enthusiasm for the field is one of the biggest factors for success. I guess I just wanted to share my little story to reiterate what you're saying in your videos. Great words of advice!

[SeenLuckyslevin]

5:46 technical skills... the A+ certification
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6:42 networking

[johnczech]

Colin you do an excellent job on these videos. I appreciate you doing them. Always informative buddy! Have a great day

[deblinrodriguez]

Hi Collins
Awesome advise. I'm 54 years old and just retired as a fire chief here in New Jersey. I pursued my master's degree in security studies with a minor in cybersecurity and I obtained the certification of information system security officer, but that was in 2009. I'm thinking about going back to school and register for a boot camp to catch up, where they cover networking and other facets of cyber security, but I'm really interested in pursuing on becoming part of the red team (offensive) and move over to the blue team (defensive). Obviously you know what I'm talking about. What would you recommend for me to do? Do you think it's worth it to pursue it at my age? Thanks in advance. Blessings

[MetalElmmer]

I'm getting ready to take my first comptia exam and also gonna try for the Cisco exam also

[vens]

Thank you so much for this video man. As someone who is planning to enter college in the future, your channel has been a gold mine imo.

[anthonym.]

You're incredibly well-spoken and informative! I've been seriously considering a degree in IT/Computers and Cyber Security, the latter of which I was leaning towards more.

The level of passion in which you speak on the subject has probably just swayed me to pursue the field, and I look forward to continuing to follow you!

I never expected to find someone so willing to make this sort of core knowledge accessible to the people, and it really is admirable.

[shuckersheplin]

Hey collin do you think cybersecurity is hard? And what program language is best for cybersecurity

[JustAName-itqp]

Spent 12 years in the Army learning guns and tactics. Now I'm transitioning to Cybersecurity and I am scared to the core.

[NateHoskins]

I'm majoring in Security and Risk analysis at Penn state. Did you and your colleagues struggle with finding employment after graduation?

[StarsiteProgrammers]

You've unknowingly changed my life for good. Your videos are awesome. Never stop making videos. You've helped a lot of people like us. God bless you!

[iagodasilva]

Thanks Colin for sharing it in a straight to the point way.

[ayubsrana]

Very honest Guidance, thank you for posting this video
God bless you.