How I Got a Cyber Security Job With No Experience in 2024

Can you get an entry level job in Cyber Security without having experience in 2024? The entry level job market in Cyber Security is extremely challenging right now. Before I got hired as a SOC analyst I had to learn a lot of things on my own, and I want to share my experience through the whole process from college graduate to Cyber Security analyst.

[overflowbeats]

I feel like if something takes 1, 000+ tries, it may not inherently be entry-level to begin with. I respect the hustle.

[mongovang]

Many hackers are underage with no degrees but are able to hack their way through these billion dollar companies. Shouldn't that say a lot?

[EliasSmeeus]

Graduated with a Computer Science degree (informatics degree) minoring(cognate) in Cyber Security.
Picked up Cyber Security Certifications
Spent months "practicing" cyber security

I will say your degree and certificates allowed you to get past HR and Hiring Software. Your projects most likely caught the eye of the hiring managers. Your personality finished the job!

[xCPC]

Searching for a job sucks. There’s so much chaff that it’s difficult to find something valuable. Best thing that worked for me was researching the company you’re applying to instead of blindly applying to everything you see. Also going a little bit further by making a boilerplate cover letter than tailoring it to the company I am applying to. This really sets you apart from the lazy applicants and helps you beat the algorithm

[zacharyedmond]

Senior CyberSec Engineer here! I lead global threat intelligence, reverse malware analysis, threat hunting, etc. Awesome job, fulltime wfh, great pay! Good luck to y'all!

[Ducky]

At the end of the day guys, still got to pay the bills. Waiting around for an opportunity isn’t going to work. If you can’t get a cyber job right away try an entry level IT job. That will help with work experience for your resume.

[stannotfound]

From service desk to a interview with internal SOC after getting security+ just hit 3 years as a SOC analyst this month

[NicolasMoy]

You hit the nail on the head, my friend. Nicely done and congrats on the new job!

[scottmcleod]

“Sometimes, you just got to brute force it.” The depth of truth and insight right there….

[JoseRuiz-mfzb]

Just came across this video, and I gotta say that you do deserve the follow button. I got my first entry-level job about five months ago, but really spent over a whole year applying because I wouldn’t even get a reply

[jonathannuqui]

"Sometimes you just gotta brute foce it" excellent closer👌

[TerenceEnn]

I’m here for your journey, looking forward towards more cyber content from you! 🙏🏽

[oralfixation]

I never ever leave comments on youtube, ever. This is the first video I've come across on my cybersecurity journey, and I'm pretty sure my youtube journey in general, that feels perfectly executed. I felt like you were talking directly to me, to my specific circumstances, and giving me real actionable information. I have seen so many threads on reddit that are just so dismissive and negative or videos that talk down to the viewer, but you didn't do that. You made this seem really possible idk this is why I don't comment cuz this cant convey how perfect I think this video was. I know exactly what I need to do next, thank you. Following you on everything lol

[ajramirez]

Hey there bro, just stublmed upon this and wanted to say I agree with your assessment on the current cybersecurity job market. I recently became a SOC analyst. I graduated college in December 2023, and found a position as a Sys admin. I shortly got Sec+ and the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. 2 months ago, the SOC lead for the company asked if I'd like to join their internal SOC and I joined in a heartbeat lol. I'm currently working on CySA+ and THM SOC level 1.

[Omnigear]

Thank you so much for this video. I come from a background with a Biology degree but I moved to IT security, got a Sec+ and a Microsoft SC-200. Been a year since I have been looking for my first cyber job, been so rough. Your discussion about your experience keeps me going, seriously.

[alexclarke]

Very high quality video and content. Good stuff man, keep it up.

[cyberacademics]

This is so motivational. I’m currently an IT Tech II and been in IT just under a year. Been trying to get into a SOC 1 remote role. I know things are extremely competitive and in under one month so far I have applied for 150 different jobs with roles such as SOC, Security analyst, cybersecurity internship, etc.

I’m almost done with my B.S in Cybersecurity and Information assurance with my Network+, Sec+, and SSCP. All no’s so far and everything you said is on point. Not giving up because it only takes one yes. Keep your heads up everyone and patience is a must.

[AaronBregg]

As someone who has mentored in cybersecurity and is part of the InfoSec community, I can confirm your list. The one I would add that is a more recent thing but important nonetheless, is personal brand. You basically talk about it in parts of the video. You have to be your own marketing team to stand out in the entry level market. Good video. :)

[peterfries]

Bro said help desk isn't needed. 7 minutes later telling everybody to get a help desk job.

[kylemccarthy]

As a graduate in 1 month in Computer Information Systems, This is a great video. Thanks.