Day in the life of a Cyber Security Analyst ($60k – Entry Level)

Do you want to know about the day in the life of a cyber security analyst making $60k per year?

Many people are switching into Cyber Security these days, but the majority of them do not know what a cyber security analyst actually does. My entry level Cyber Security Analyst job was definitely an eye opening experience of what the career field is actually like. Honestly, my experience was nothing like what they make it to be like in the movies!

Join me as I walk through a day in the life of a cybersecurity analyst making $60k per year. I will also give you important tips to not only help you accel in an entry level job, but also continue to progress your career! Keep in mind that there are many cyber security jobs but this is a common option for entry level professionals.

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[ender]

Thank you. I start my first cyber security job as a SOC analyst in two weeks and this was very informative. Your interview videos also relieved a ton of anxiety.

[BermudaRightAngle]

Great video Jon! I’ll be leaving the military and am currently pursuing a SkillBridge for Cyber Security and taking a course for my Security + Certification. One of the best takeaways I’ve gotten from you was to stay aware of my capabilities and knowledge levels. As I’m going through I’m realizing I need to work on my Networking knowledge and will more than likely go back to work on securing my Network + certification to sharpen up my skill set. So thank you for the content you make, it’s really motivating and keeps my passion for this industry going!

[marcosluna]

your progression in quality for these videos is amazing!

[Jake-feuf]

Hey Jon. Thank you for your videos! Currently, I have 8+ years full-time paid years in IT. I have my Bachelors in IT Management, CYSA+, Security+ and my goal for 2024 is passing the CISSP. Hoping to get a full-time federal 2210 Info Sec job!

[jdogdizzy]

Thanks for this! I’m currently in the process of taking CompTIA A+. I passed core 1 and plan on taking core 2 in a few weeks. Then I’m heading to Net+

[KennethBostonian]

Hello, great video and info. I’m an orthopedic and cardiac inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant in a hospital setting moving on after 25 years. I’m finishing my BS in health science. At the same collage I’m working towards my cyber security certificate, COMP TIA, Microsoft Windows/ office certification and then getting my HCISPP certification. I’m also learning to use EPIC since the hospital I work at has it. The IT department is waiting for me lol. It’s a beautiful transition for me. Going to send me to Verona, Wisconsin. I’ll stick with healthcare IT. I will say this. What I’ve learned so far. You must have a plan. I have a 5 year plan, and sticking to the plan is a must.

[waterdose]

thanks for the video Jon, very useful to learn that you don't necessarily need all that much experience to get into cybersecurity. I would guess the reason for that is because there's such a high demand for security specialists in the IT sector and it will remain so for *years* to come

[westtchronic]

So I literally just began my Google certificate for cybersecurity yesterday im on the week 2 portion of the first course, it’s a really interesting field and im glad im changing the course of my career, I’ve been a cook/chef for basically my whole working career but recently I’ve figured that I don’t really like the job of cooking as much as I do cooking in general. So I decided to start the Google certificate, im excited to learn and keep on learning, I plan on getting my COMPTIA A+ certificate as well after im done with Google, also I have no background in IT or computers or tech at all, but im noticing a lot of my skills I have are perfect for this career

[kylanmendoza]

I’m at a standpoint and I have tried Cybersecurity at my local community college. It didn’t really pan out like I imagined and now I’m looking to go to a place where it’s only Cybersecurity. Which is why I’m going to apply to WGU and get my degree there.

[da_]

You're awesome! Thank you for the intro to the industry and talking from your own experience <3

[martinlutherkingjr.]

While it was an informative video it didn’t really focus on “a day in the life”.

[beefpanda]

I got my A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, ITIL Foundations…. There isn’t any entry level to get into. They all ask 5 years, or very rarely 3 years experience. I still apply, but it never happens.

[jeffl]

Jon, you're a legend! Thank you for this!

[Denspion]

I have around a combined experience doing tech support adding up to 5 years through various companies, phone and in person tech support, I'm currently with the TSA, going on 7 years currently making near 60k, for me promotion opportunity isn't an option there, and I miss doing the IT thing, with Cybersecurity being the up and coming thing with many unfilled roles, so I'm currently working on my B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance degree which includes 15 certs, such as CompTIA A+, Network +, Security +, and Pentest + to name a few. My goal is to get on with CISA so that I can stay federal and keep my time of service in and not start over again, I'm getting older at 44 years and don't want to keep starting over with new companies.

[RonSims]

I'm trying to start a job with cybersecurity, as well as going for my security in Sept. Been doing CTFs and just doing my own pentesting labs.

[jte]

I am in college (sophomore) right now and my major is IT and my concentration is cyber operation security watching this video is really informative

[alechernandez]

I’m leaving the Air Force and taking a cyber boot camp that’s 12-Weeks with a guaranteed job placement & Lifetime job placement assistance. I also have a Top Secret Security Clearence so I’m hoping that I will be able to find a job and become successful as I did not want to go to college as I don’t enjoy sitting in classrooms learning about irrelevant topics. Thanks for the information you’ve shared! It means a lot

[eletthiajoshway]

Great video, thanks. I.m currently in the ISC2 Course & looking forward to get into the CS field.

[squiffedallday]

That is a crazy amount of certification for a straight entry level analyst position

[theoneders]

$60k entry level? I was living good with just under $45k at my old corporate job and have been living fine with just under $30k just with working part time self employment, at $60k just for entry level I'll be very happy with that but obviously will set goals to earn and learn more in the industry.