How I Got a Cyber Security Job With No Experience in 2024
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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.
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?
Who cares? They don’t buy cyber career products from ISC2 lol /s
There’s so many resources out there for them to do so. Also these overseas hackers are being trained by nation state groups which allow them to grow. Also a lot of attackers use other hackers tools
Yeah unfortunately they would hire unskilled/less skilled person with a degree over someone with no degree that's more skilled than the intermediate employees in the company.
Many? You mean the 1% of the 1%.
Many of these kids live and breath hacking because they found it fascinating at a young age. Compare that to regular people that just look at the numbers and think they'll get a lot of money once they get a Sec+ certification. But with the kids living and breathing it the curiosity aspect takes over all these rules, regulations and so forth mean nothing. Most of the young people hacking these huge companies aren't doing it because of money (Yes they gain money, not the goal), but love the thrill of breaking an empire.
From service desk to a interview with internal SOC after getting security+ just hit 3 years as a SOC analyst this month
I feel like if something takes 1,000+ tries, it may not inherently be entry-level to begin with. I respect the hustle.
It isn't, he doesn't actually understand the industry hes in. He also likes to delete comments and block people who call him out for his arrogance/unprofessionalism.
@@kovosGR what job did he get? I didn't watch the video yet. SOC Analyst? those guys don't know anything and just look at alerts all day long right? lemme just watch the video now
oh cool. Yeah he did become a SOC Analyst. It sounds like it grinded pretty hard for it, so I respect it. Congrats Blake!! I don't know if you had mofos who didn't believe in you, but it's cool that you did it man
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.
I was just sayin this
I’m starting CompTIA A+ is this a waste of time? I realize something is better than nothing but just want too be efficient at learning this.
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!
You have my dream job! How did you get into that role?
We honor what you do, Zach.
How much is that pay ?
@14butanediol I did start in helpdesk, got some cyber certs during that time, 1st cyber job and worked through 2 cyber roles then to where I am now.
@@knowledgeispower3212 without bonus, first senior role, 150 a year
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
You hit the nail on the head, my friend. Nicely done and congrats on the new job!
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
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.
That's awesome man. I'm also working on CySa+ and the SC-200 from Microsoft. I'm sure you experience in networking as a Sys Admin will serve you well in this field. Congrats!
@@blakekwhite SC-200 is super under-rated, its great especially if you are in a Microsoft environment. After that look at AZ-500
I passed CySA+ back in October. This exam is a beast but definitely not impossible. Good luck to you both
Hi! I’m a first year college student. I’m very interested in Cybersecurity, what did you graduate college with?
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!
I’m here for your journey, looking forward towards more cyber content from you! 🙏🏽
Very high quality video and content. Good stuff man, keep it up.
I couldn't agree more with this video!!! Thanks for sharing!
"Sometimes you just gotta brute foce it" excellent closer👌
Well done video. Thank you for the time and effort you put into it 😊
Great video. True points given. Be well rounded and interview well.
great vid bro, you have a new supporter 👏🏾👏🏾
I barely know you and this is the first video I've seen on your channel, but I hereby declare you as awesome
“Sometimes, you just got to brute force it.” The depth of truth and insight right there….
This is an excellent vid You have more sense than a lot of people a lot older than you.. Thanks for the vid
Valuable content. Love this
Great explanation bro. Keep up with the great videos.
Dope vid bro we got a similar story, broke in Cyber a little over a year ago and everything you said is facts. Liked and subbed brodie ✅
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. :)
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
i love this guy already. Keep going bruh
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.
Bro how do you cleared this sec+ certification and if you have any coupon of this sec+ then please provide me as I can't bear the cost of the certification
U gonna blow up bro,keep it up May the algo be with you 😃✌️
Liked your video man. I liked and subscribed. Keep em coming!
As a graduate in 1 month in Computer Information Systems, This is a great video. Thanks.
Thank you, Blake for being real.
Great video, great insight.
All great point agree that having a good network and excellent point on applying 1000 times !!
hi blake, such a great video thank you for this.
Thanks for sharing bro!
Hey, great video. Congrats on the new job!
Thanks man! You're content helped me get into this field in the first place
Brute force for sure, good going.
Great video with helpful tips 👍
Thanks I have 3 year of IT experience but It’s so hard to get into that SOC but I might have to open my scope to new places
Thank you for this.
Don't overcomplicate things. It is an entry level position. Just apply. If they would really expect shit it wouldn't be an entry level position.
Valid point but the things he said makes sense
Nothing is really entry entry level anymore, do the extra and spend 4 months, don't do the extra, have fun waiting a few years lol
@@hoojks ikr, after getting your cert or degree. u better go grind learning how the tools work. Also, focusing on tools for specific role or something that can be used in multiple roles. At end of the day u need to know your shit. not a master but something. lol ✋😌
Who's gonna tell him?
Great tips brother as a beginner in the field who landed a job I also confirm it is possible you just have to tunnel vision and build your skills. Once you know you can do the job simply have to market yourself and apply
Thanks for the video bud.
just subbed for this. there arent many young cybersec out here anymore.
Bro keep up in this cyber security 💪
keep up the videos man!
Your Goated for doing this 💯
28 y/o About to get started in Community College that offers the same degree as you have. Hope doing well as long as I already got the sec+ and the Google cybersecurity.. It's incredible to see how difficult it is becoming to get an entry-level job in technology. And regarding the current unemployment rate, it seems crazy to aim for such a job with only certificates...
Very well said!
very informative and great advice.
Amazing video. Way to go ! Subscribed your channel in the first 5 min . May I know what SIEM tool / vulnerability assessment you were using as SOC analyst? . Please do more video about day in life of entry level SOC :)
About to finish my AS in cybersecurity next week, next month getting my security + and probably doing an IT internship. Hopefully after that I can find a job in cybersecurity
Needed to hear this
Great video!
could you do a video talking about what specifically do you do as a SOC analyst? and what made you interested in that specific role? Thank you for this video
As a Soc Analyst, there’s usually 3 tiers. Tier One, entry level, is you monitoring network traffic and escalating alerts
I’ve been in CS for 8 years.I was laid off in 2023 and the market is the worst I’ve ever seen. It feels crazy saturated, but even experienced professionals are having to look for entry level roles because it’s an employers market right now and the lay offs. 1000 apps is about what I had submitted as well. I love your advice regarding knowing the roles you are interested in and why. I mentor and have to do hiring interviews, the biggest thing I see is people come in thinking “oh I want to be a hacker”. Regardless of who you are passion and a willingness to learn will go a long way. Talk to those who are where you want to be. Network. Do things in your free time that build upon your skill set- I.e: build a home lab. Keep going. This market SUCKS but all it takes is one yes. Let’s get it. #levelup
Couldn't have said it better. "it's an employers market" is such a great way to put it.
🤓🧑💻 thats great guy. keep your stride.
great video just sub! would love more content around cyber security
Thanks for sharing your journey. I would be interested in knowing how you went about getting your sec + cert. How long did you study for it ? and what resources did you use. I'm getting ready for the network + cert, the security plus is next on my list.
Bro said help desk isn't needed. 7 minutes later telling everybody to get a help desk job.
Good video. There is entry level for sure. It's possible to get in without helpdesk 100% but I do also think though that if someone is struggling to get that first role, there's nothing wrong with starting in helpdesk, a job is better than no job and a lot of the time helpdesk can be the path of least resistance to get that first bit of experience. If you can skip it though, skip it.
This! Couldn't have said it better.
Hey brother, can you please make a video like 'a day in the life of a SOC analyst'?? Since you already have given a sort of roadmap, it will give me and others more mature perspective.
Awesome video. I’m debating on going to college and getting a cybersecurity certificate (not a degree). I’ve done a lot of research and most of people said get your A+ first and work help desk 1-2 years to get experience. I want to be a cybersecurity analyst and I’m not sure what direction to go. I’m currently study for CompTIA A+ certification but I feel like I should have gotten my security+ idk.
Blake White, I’m Corey Brown and I just want to say thank you 😌🤜🏾
I just graduated from a UK university with a degree in cyber securiy and i live in a 3rd world country . Which might give you an idea how fucked the job market is rn in the country . I did an internship as a SOC analyst for 6 months and i didnt continue to work there because i needed time for my final exams and all. Now im in an akward position where i cant get a job at all in any position intern or L1 i tried applying for foreign companies they all ask for visas or i have to be in the country where the job is But they arent willing to give visas(idk why they have to be like that). Anyway i might abandon my hopes and go for a job in some other area at this point, because financially im fucked and the job market isnt getting any better for us 3rd world country people .but your video gave a little hope , i might give it another shot . Thanks
Thanks man this was helpful I'm in south africa cape Town so our job market different but I'm trying to get in the field as I couldn't finish studying so I'm doing security plus but I just wanted to know is the Google certification worth it
When you applied for the jobs, did you do it through their main website or only use indeed, linkedin, etc. I lose motivation to apply when i spend about 30 minutes to do an application since autofill resume sucks. Any tips on this?
Will you please share, or make some video about learning process? Resources, things to learn from your perspective?
Lofi in the back is so real tbh
I’m attending FullStack Academy Cybersecurity Program as a Cybersecurity Analyst. I’ll graduate in July 2024. Plus I’ll obtain my Security + Certification as well.👍🏼 On my resume, FullStack will reformat and make it look attractive and appealing. They also will help with job placement. I’ll see how it goes!
Cool how did it go?
Just landed an IAM Engineer position. If you truly want to get into info/cybersecurity then be prepared to grind really hard and not give up
¡Thank for sharing!
I would love to see your resume that got you the job.
From my experience so far in IT, you call tell those who have not done tech support. They miss out on a basic understanding of how. things work. They have asked me questions and they are more "experienced" in the field.
you give me hope. I am taking a bootcamp now. I have been in IT help desk the past 6 years.
Agree with the application process. You have to apply to as many as possible. Oddly enough, I’m in the biggest city in my state, the city is 550k in population. And when I search online for tech jobs (not even getting specific) there’s only 130 listed😂 luckily I want to leave asap. Just need a job that to work that’ll have me earning enough to leave.
Good Morning Blake and thank you very much for your straight forward Video.Blake i have zero and i mean zero Tech experience. i'm studying as of right now to get my Comptia A+. If you was me and and have zero Formal education and need to pick the order to best get started which certification would you get First??? Thank you in advance and again GREAT VIDEO!!
I am taking a course bootcamp I’m so nervous and not sure if I will succeed or if it’s right course
Could you please make a video on your portfolio and resume layout?
Wonderful video.. Thank you. Please can you provide a resume template?
If your start in help desk you’ll have a longer and harder time searching for a security job. It’s better to learn as much as you can and try to dive straight into cyber. I had 3 internships and moved full time all in one year no help desk experience.
Why do you say that about helpdesk?
@@cjmurray7959just generally what I see. Usually people who start help desk have to then climb the ladder to sysmon then cyber. Idk why it’s like that but you can be an outlier and get a job straight from help desk. That’s the beauty of cybersecurity there is no set path to your first role. I’ve seen people working at a flowershop get a job in cybersecurity.
that first statement is absolutely not true, cybersecurity is all about knowing the IT fundamentals, while a sys admin or tier 2 IT position will better prepare you with the skills needed in cyber, helpdesk experience will certainly lead you better to getting a position than not having any experience at all.
@@rallyreindeer9712cybersecurity it a lot more than knowing IT fundamentals. You will need to learn everything from forensic acquisition, forensic analysis, artifacts to look for etc. I didn’t say it’s impossible but they will much rather take somebody with internship experience then from helpdesk. It’s proven look at peoples experience tell me how many people come straight from a help desk position. The proof is there for you to look at.
i gave up my dream of trying to work in the field lmao good for you tho man
Thanks bro
thanks bro
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I need a remote SOC analyst job.... I'm a cloud Security Engineer. With a strong experience in Sentinel and XDR
One thing I want to know is HOW do you document the projects? I've done practice runs in Kali Linux and metasploitable but I don't know where or how to write this stuff down
I kept it as basic as possible. I did a write-up and included photos & screenshots of the projects. For things command line stuff you can just take screenshots, and do a report/write-up talking about what you did. Better than nothing
@@blakekwhite Thanks man
bro looks soooo happy in the thumbnail, really makes me want to pursue a career in this lol
question, I looked at ur IG and saw one picture with the salesforce tower in the back and ur grad photo looked like it took place in Luddy hall did you go to IU?
haha yes. Hoosier Nation
I have Security+ and Network+ certifications. Years of helpdesk experience. Been building my own PC's since I was knee high to a duck. I've applied at hundreds of jobs. Still can't get into the field. Sad life.
Synthwave radio in background ;)
Does anyone have tips on setting up a home lab for hands-on projects to enhance technical skills?
I've been trying for 2 years. Going to university to get my cybersecurity engineer degree. Then after that if I can't landed a job. I'm done with college.
Haven’t even graduated highschool yet, and I’m 19 and not currently going. Honestly gonna try to join the military at this point. 🤷🏽♂️
How long do you think it took you to do those 3 certs?
I’ve been an ethical hacker taking control of systems for 20 years. No degrees. No certs. I work construction for a living.
I just got my a+. Whats the best formula for certifications while working a full time job with no cyber security exp
Is it really best to cold apply though. Wouldn’t it be better to reach out to recruiters or others in the role you want to better your chances then just cold applying.
That's a good point. I did not get to work with a recruiter, but I know that could be a great resource for people looking to break into the field.
I hear it so hard to get a job a entry level job with no experience and no degree. So I'm kinda confused here. I want to learn and get into it. But realistically is it possible. Yeah I guess mindset. That can be really true. Where do I start with learning without putting myself in debt. Just saying. Any suggestions..
let's be real, SOAR tools are gradually filling in the most basic types of entry level positions. That's why we gotta work harder ;>
What website would you recommend being the best when applying?