Is the CompTIA Security+ Enough to Get a Cybersecurity Job in 2024?
Vložit
- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- In this video, we'll dive into the value of the CompTIA Security+ and explore whether it can help land you a cybersecurity position or if more work needs to be done to get your foot in the door.
__________________
Discord: jamesy.live/discord
Linktree: linktr.ee/jamesdelatorrejr
__________________
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00 - 0:41
What is the Security Plus?: 0:42 - 1:12
What Employers Look For: 1:13 - 4:31
Benefits of Having the Security Plus: 4:32 - 6:08
Cons of Only Having the Security Plus: 6:09 - 8:44
My Advice: 8:45 - 10:43
Outro: 10:44 - 11:01
__________________
Is the CompTIA Security+ Enough to Get a Cybersecurity Job in 2024?
Tags: cyber security,cybersecurity,how to get into cybersecurity,how to get a job in cybersecurity,how to start a career in cybersecurity,cyber security career,comptia security+,information security,security+,cybersecurity for beginners,cybersecurity jobs,how to pass the comptia security+ in 2024,how to find a job in cybersecurity,how to pass the comptia security+ in 2023,cybersecurity careers,a day in the life of a cyber security analyst - Věda a technologie
I have my insecurity-
Awesome video man hope to join the community soon
good video
Working on my security+ now. But I already got some I.T. experience. The shear acronym memorizing is driving me nuts. Already got A+ and network+, not sure what to push for next. Might do python, or CCNA.
Depends on where you wanna go. If you wanna do networking CCNA is not a bad idea but if you want to do cyber there are many others you can do as well
Curious on your thoughts on this change. I graduated with Computer Science diploma and have been a Software Engineer Front End focus for over 3 years now. Will getting just this certification be enough to get a information security analyst?
If you’re able to showcase some of the software engineering skills and how they can be applied in cybersecurity disciplines like automation and scripting, you should be able to transition by applying to a lot of jobs.
Hey i am currently doing 3rd computer science but wherre i live the competition for cybersecurity is low and internship offers are high, so i wanted to ask if i should go for a helpdesk position or go for the cybersec internships?
Both! Why do one or the other when you can increase your chances of getting a job by applying for both!
@@Jamesytech22 alright thanks so much 🙏
I have a computer science BS degree, do you think with the security+ I will be able to get a cybersecurity analyst position. Great video by the way.
I can't say yes but you could. Having a degree is a plus compared to a good chunk of applicants. So is the S+. However, I would try to apply for multiple positions whether it's in IT or Cybersec to get some experience because something is better than nothing. If you're already in the CS field with a job and want to transition, that's definitely possible! Good luck!
Just got my security+ after graduating from college and unsure what direction I want to go in. Considering either the CCNA or SSCP
SSCP is pretty similar to the S+ so idk about that one if you already have it.
i have done sec+ now preparing cysa+ not sure even that will helpful to find job or not? already have experience in programming javascript node.js, and some in python too
It’s helped me personally I feel like I’m getting more interviews with it but the main thing is choosing what you want in your career. If you want to be a soc analyst it’s a good cert since it’s asked for pretty frequently.
Got my sec+ a few months back and it hasn't done much for me so far.. trying to get my first job in IT but no luck yet... might try for the CCNA next.
CCNA is good for people who want to get into networking. I personally have that cert and it’s helped with practical networking knowledge
@@Jamesytech22 Yeah, and that's what I need. I feel like the CompTIA certs are mostly theroetical and not much practical
100% agreed
How/where do you take the CompTIA security test ?
I took mine online but you can take it at various testing centers based on where you live.
As someone who's had their Sec+ 601 for a year and experience in IT (8+ years sysadmin) I still find it hard to land a first role.
From those 8 years is it in the same place or many different companies? Also, it could be that you're not marketing yourself well from your resume. I'm sure in sysadmin you have at least *some* cybersecurity disciplines that you could put on your resume to show that you have skills in cybersecurity. Sometimes all it takes is a really good resume to get you that interview. Also, the market right now for cybersecurity jobs isn't at its best so that could also be a reason.
@@Jamesytech22 4 jobs in the span of 8 years. I have setup firewalls and managed EDR systems like SentinelOne. Also did a full investigation/mitigation when we faced a breach along with writing a whole report and working with a Pentester along the way. I guess I can point things like that out in my resume. Right now im studying for Pentest+ so my Sec+ can be renewed but I have taken a break with applying to cyber jobs. I will work on my resume and give it another go around. Thanks for your advice.
Good luck on the pentest+ and everything else!
No. I got it and people are at least viewing my applications now and rejecting them within 24 hours. Baby steps.
Keep pushing you got this!
Just got my Security+ in June and also did the Google Cybersecurity Course. Do you think I can leverage those to maybe get my foot in the door for entry level IT to get experience?
Anything is possible if you market yourself correctly. If you make a resume showcasing your skillset effectively then you can for sure. If you don't have any IT certifications, I would think about doing that if I were you or at least doing some projects in the IT space to get some experience. Do you have any experience outside of IT in other fields?
There are also google it certification courses online too
@@Jamesytech22 my experience is solely customer service based in healthcare (10 years.) Which I believe could be leveraged starting out in help desk since it’s customer service based in a way. I have been focusing my attention more towards creating my home-lab including AD and I have been studying for the MS 900 since most applications I see require you know 365.
Thanks for replying as well. Appreciate the help! I have 10 years of customer service experience in healthcare which I have been trying to leverage since help desk is customer service based in a way. I have been working on projects to learn more in AD and I’ve been studying for the MS 900 since most applications require you know the 365 environment.
Sometimes it’s hard to get hiring managers or recruiters to see how the experience in healthcare translates over to IT I believe 😅.
sound advice
Ppl tell u do this do that how about you what do you got ??& don’t company train ? No one is born with experience in some point the company need to train you
The point is that cybersecurity usually requires IT experience. Many companies want you to at least have some experience using and troubleshooting the devices you're securing. If you don't know how a computer works, it's hard to get a job securing a computer. Companies do train but there are some steps needed to get there. I'm not saying that everyone is going to get their security+ and then get a job in cybersecurity. You can have nothing and get a job if you have great communication skills. I'm talking generally about how certifications, experience, and projects will make you stand out against other applicants.
I have an internship in IT and have had multiple offers for cybersecurity internships. I have a few comptia and cisco certifications which include the sec+, cysa+, server+, and the ccna.
I’ll save you 11 minutes.
No.
No it's not enough... Don't need 14 minutes to state that
I've seen it happen but I agree that it's usually not enough. I timestamp my videos so that you don't have to watch the whole 11 minute video. You can go to the points that you want to hear. Thanks for watching!
Would a year plus of help desk experience and the the A+, net+, sec+ be enough for a entry level cyber job?
That’s kinda similar to my experience which I would say it depends on how often you’re applying and the effectiveness of your resume and cover letter. That being said you might as well try and see what happens.
@@Jamesytech22 what jobs should I be applying for? SOC Analyst position?
@@HyperTubeGames Any IT position that's better than your current position. I would advise moving up the ladder and applying to anything you can get that would be a step forward.