Cyber Career Paths: Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- Are you thinking about becoming a penetration tester / ethical hacker? Then this video is for you! Let's talk about this cyber career path and what's needed to break into it.
Timestamps:
0:06 - Introduction
1:05 - What does a penetration tester do?
3:23 - What sort of salary can I expect?
4:32 - What technical skills will I need?
9:42 - Certifications and other materials
14:56 - Is ethical hacking right for me?
18:58 - Closing remarks
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Man, you have boosted me very much. Thanks a lot.
An year ago, started with zero knowledge and learnt using Kali Linux & Tools, Networking, Python and was going through how some attacks(XSS, SQL injections,etc.) are done...
I always had this doubt, "AM I GOING IN THE RIGHT WAY? WILL I BE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO CYBERSECURITY?"
Today, your video made my day.
Thanks for all the videos and the DISCORD channel. I just joined it yesterday. It's really coool.
Thank you for putting time and effort into your video. I have not had to turn away from one of your videos. Great information all around!
First video of your's that Ive watched, absolutely great content man! You thoroughly and thoughtfully explained all your talking points and you were very blunt and honest about the field and its realities, I will definitely be watching more of your videos!
Thank you so much! You really helped me to understand where to start and what to do at the very beginning. You’re doing a great job👍🏼👍🏼
I have been reading and watching videos trying to understand where to start on this path, i can confirm this is best video i found so far..
Many many thanks indeed, keep it up
Thank you so much for the kind words again, Hamza!
yes, the same in my opinion very clear!
Off course, it’s really the best
yeah same i need help
One of the best videos for beginners .I like your way of talking calm and confident. Keep up the good work
Thanks for this! I was feeling discouraged for the last month, but this cheered me up. No working experience in this, no certs, no money for certs, but every skill you mentioned and definitely a huge drive to make this work mid-term. Except for anything involving web apps (I know absolutely nothing about web app hacking). Heading for web app pentesting next. Cheers!
This was an awesome video you talked about. I started out the same way with help desk and moved up. Have the same issue at work everyone just wants to collect a paycheck and not learn unless they are told too. I'm more driven to move up and learn. If you're not learning you are not growing. That's what I tell people all the time. Towards the end of the video, the only one things I might have a problem is talking to people. Explaining thing some times hard for me since I jump around so much. Another thing I might have trouble is writing the report. I know that's a big deal and stuff. I'm working on my grammar but it scares me. I know some people use templates and just write something simple but I don't know if that's enough when dealing with companies. besides that keep up the great work.
Put everything aside , the way you categorized the different parts of penetration testing like external , internal and etc. was very helpful to me , even though I'm just a starter in cyber security , it helped a lot to decide for myself about what to do and what certifications to take next . Thank you dude
Thank you for this video. I am currently going through a career change and cyber security has always peaked my interest. Now I have the resources I need to get my certifications and hopefully land this career.
Thank you for the video, i'm just starting down the path of Cyber Security. I'm starting with my Security+ right now. I have been in the I.T. field for 20 years. I was a network operations engineer in my last job. Excited to hopefully grasp and become a good penetration tester.
Value, value, value! Every time I watch something you’ve produced I am amazed and delighted at the absolute value you bring! Thank you!
Thank you!
This was very helpful. It gave a high level overview of the field and career path but didn't skimp on the details either.
Thanks for all your videos ,helped a ton to rewire myself and see things in a different aspect...YOU ARE AWESOME !
Thank you!
Awesome content! It will help me set some goals for what I need to focus on to meet my goals. I started out as a lineman with Pac-bell 32 yrs ago and i worked my way up to software engineer. I am re-tooling for automation/AI & cybersecops or whatever they are calling it now. I see customers want you to know everything and do 1 stop shopping when they hire you. Thanks.
This is me all the preferred skills TCM had when he started apparently. ✅
33y/o, 8 years clean from drugs and crime, I just resigned as a cabinetmaker to be a full time pen tester, I have triplet 8 year old boys, and I’m ready to give them what they deserve… homelab is finished, I’m starting BBP and putting in applications left and right.
It got to the point where I couldn’t work, take care of triplets, and study all in one day. So luckly I have support that will let me quit my job as a cabinetmaker and fully dive into a career, where I can continue to grow.
Wish me luck on reinventing myself for the 3rd time in my life.
Man you make the best informative videos. Keep doind cool things
Thank you!
I really enjoyed coming back and watching this video, I'm working helpdesk, loads of complacency really want to get away from it. Always love your videos and your down to earth perspective :)
Great insight indeed. I am loving it
Very glad I came across you. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
I'm just now getting atarted.
You're welcome!
Awesome and very useful video! Thank you!
Very well explained, detailed and it covered everything that is needed. Probably the best video I v seen so far on the subject. Great work, very informative! I v checked some of the other videos you posted, and all I can say - bravo! Keep up the good work! I subscribed, of course.
Thank you very much! It means a lot to hear such kind words!
Thanks for your kind words, much appreciated! 😊
I mean every word of it. You guys are awesome! :)
Hey man really appreciate the video, Finally found a video/ channel that gets straight to the point. I’m a software engineer trying to make the jump to pen testing and was having a hard time trying to figure out what the path to make the jump was.
hey, i thing you'll find the channel cyber spatial helpful too, they've got great content
Thank you for this video. I want to change field and your video gave me good resources to lean upon. Your video plus the RTFM and BTFM will anchor a stable career path for myself.
You are an absolute virtuoso in what you do and a briljant mentor, thanks
This is a great source of information, thanks for taking the time to put it together.
Thanks for the nice words!!
Liked and subscribed 💥 - this was so helpful!
The last 5 minutes of this video explained me and my current situation. Motivating! I will not be complacent!
That's the spirit! :)
Great video, I'm so glad that I ran across your videos! Keep up the great work!📚💻✌
Thanks for the love! I appreciate the kind words :)
This is saving me so much time and money. Thank you
What a video dude, I got motivated, thanks for the guidance, 😇
Great video. I'm currently a CS student and have my eyes set on web app testing and your videos provide great guidance into the field.
Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
What a great channel you have, subscribed!
Thank you. I appreciate it :)
Thank you! is 49 year to old for a career, have to learn much still, but your content and style is amazing for me to learn.
I dont think it's too old, no :)
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I'm so excited , i've decided i want to get into pentesting, cracked and hacked a couple of things when i was a kid , have the basic knowledge since i grew up next to a pc. Love to do IT stuff even when I'm a print operator.
I have ITF+ and A+ exams in 2 weeks. Hope will be able to get a job in London where i can learn a lot fast :) Wish me luck
I am a kid and I just started pentesting with sql injections and stuff like that. I'm working on some other thing right now
@@lukodoesntupload Keep it up!!
@@lukodoesntupload keep it going man, you are very lucky to have started so early. Good stuff.
man your living my dream :D... my IT life so far: helpdesk, servicedesk, on-site support engineer, IT-operator, and i hope to go to pentesting soon, but money is a issue at the moment XD.. but not giving up!
Keep studying and you'll be here in no time :)
your are the best.. and you voice is so good I feel so clam when I hear you...
Thank you
Explanation is crystal clear. Thanks a lot.
You're welcome
Great vid and i hope someday to be a professional pentester like u
Thankyou cybermentor.. learned a lot..
Best how to or know how video on starting as Pentester. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Pema! :)
Very helpful. Trying to break into the field. I know most of the stuff you mentioned, and not just finished 3 Comptia Certs cause most people ask for them. Problem is here in Europe the hr departments mostly ask for a college degree. Dropped out on second year of CS: slow and boring af. It’s a 4 year program here.
Any tips would be great, i don’t mind studying all day, i love this stuff!
Have an amazing day! ✌️
Priceless feedback. Thanks a lot
Thanks ! I’m getting my degree in Networking but I’m also CCENT. I’ll be enrolling for Cyber Security in the Fall - this video really motivates me.
Glad I could help!!
Greetings Cyber. Brand new to the channel. Great content. In regards to CySA+, just took it passed, now studying Pentest+. No experience at all in this field, but I feel these 2 certs can help me cover down on the basics.
Thank you for the kind words and good luck on the pentest+ :)
Did you do the Network+ or security+? And did you have any experience before studying for the certs or did you come into it literally brand new? And since it’s been a year since this comment did you get a job in Cybersecurity?
Hey buddy, really loving your videos! I’m a 43 year old looking for a change of career and your videos have really inspired me to get my ass into gear.
Studying ccna at the moment, but following your pentest videos to keep fuelling my appetite to become a pentester.
Thanks brother
Stay hungry and you'll be a pentester in no time :)
Great video, you are the best. Thanks bro.
Heath you are a legend.. I bought all your courses!
Thank you , Amazing Video ! I need it
Thank you man!!! Imma do my best !!
This is really valuable content. Thank you!
I am in my process of A+, after N+ and Sec+. I am on my way, path is visualized. After this year and the CompTIA trifecta, definitely going for eJPT and then CySA or OSCP. I can not wait to learn more and get into the field! Thank you again for such great content
How's going so far ? :D
@@Fluxten Rather well, Along with the trifecta, got the ITIL, studying towards Project+ and next Pentest+ and future looking bright with new job coming along. Can not take anything away from CompTIA but home labs and motivation to be better are most important.
@@ambroze88 Glad to hear it mate, keep up the good work!!
You are the BEST ! I want to be a follower ...
And I want to learn , I just don’t know where to start ? On my path
THANK YOU 4 Informative content.
I recently completed my high school and want to be an ethical hacker.
And guess what, your courses and videos on CZcams are helping me very much.
And want to ask you one more thing what should I do after completing your course other than the certifications because I like to learn through online platforms rather than by reading books.
Hope you will reply.
Thank You for this kind of stuff. :)
your video is very helpful and give us an insight on this field.
Thank you :)
Im 15yrs old ive been trying learn hacking. Ive already made my own malware using msf which I modified. Now im trying to learn Python Language. This vid is very helpful
congratulations man on your career trajectory, you've advanced fast, would be fascinating to hear a bit more details on your transition, just curious how old are you?
Thank you. I'm 30 now. You can read a bit more on the journey here: veteransec.com/2018/09/11/how-i-landed-my-first-infosec-job-in-a-competitive-market-advice-and-takeaways/
You are amazing! Thanks so much
Great advices! I just completed my CCNA and getting learning Kali now to get into pentesting.
Thank you!
exactly I was looking for.. thanks
Thank you!
Great video, thank you.
I’m 46 and been building my own PCs since my early 20s. I’ve done help desk, s/w training and lecturing in IT skills. But now I’m a priest with several churches but that’s not working out as I hoped, plus I long to go back to IT. So I’m teaching myself CCNA and using the internet to learn cyber security. I just hope I’m not too old.... Big thank you for your video and work 🙂 And now I have more books to buy! 😁
I don't think anyone is too old to switch over. Stay motivated and you'll be just fine :)
The Cyber Mentor Thank you 😁
Thanks for the video.
Awesome video! Currently looking for my next position in IT. Debating either Network Engineer or Pen Tester route. I feel like either route it'll be same learning curve, sounds like you worked both too! I do like that with Pen Tester you work with people. Whats your advice to someone who's debating between those two options?
My advice is to choose the path that you will love and stay interested in. Pick something that doesn't feel like you're coming into work every day.
Thanks for guidance
Cool !
Thanks
Hello, would you recommend the Ethical Hacker Practical as an starting point on the pen test path or maybe the ejpt (as you mentioned you heard good reviews).Have you heard anything about that CEH Practial? What would be your certification to go from someone to jump on this field for the first time. Amazing videos btw, you have my full support
Thanks for the kind words. Skip the CEH entirely unless you work in DOD 8570/government work. Look into eLearnSecurity's PTS and PTP. Look into the OSCP after that.
Thanks for the kind words :)
Thanks for the info man. I know you said you started off working at a help desk, did you also go to college as well?
Hey Heath Can you please make video on explaination about Active Directory ?
Would be a great help mate !
Great video !
Thank you!
Great video and information
Thank you
The cat under your desk was freaking me out the whole video, otherwise great perspective and advice! Thanks!
She runs the house. I just live in it
Where is the cat???
Hey! I'm a web dev looking to get into pen testing. I'm wonder do all pen testers understand both the web application side and the networking side? Do most pen testers choose a focus, and work in that given technology, or is it better to have a grasp of the full spectrum (web app, networking, servers, etc)? Thanks! Love the videos!
Really well presented video. Your incite has helped me of where I want to be career wise.
Thank you, I'm glad I could help
Thank you very much for this informative video, I am currently a Technical support student at college in Scotland and recently i have applied for Ethical Hacking degree course in Abertay University. My question is will my degree help me out a lot in this field to find a first job in IT as a ethical hacker or would i still have to get an IT support job first after i complete my degree (I am going to be 20 this year). Thank you once again hope to see more videos like this in the future, best regards Sebastian
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you :)
Thanks a lot. Can you please explain Blue Team job types & which skills are requried?
Thank you for the nice advice.
i would really appreciate it if you could answer my question.
I graduated last year and i have one 1 experience in IT security Field, and i would like to hear your opinions about something. which one do you think better: land a job in IT security filed or AI & ML and do bug bounty as a hobby? which one do think better int he long term?
Very good video .
You are the only one whom I like the most for getting new advices of penetration testing. I want to take oscp but I am a complete beginner. So first I am taking ejpt , then probably I will be in pentesters lab and hackthebox. Is this a right way??
Awesome thank you.
Hy, very informative video.
Few questions
- What is the current demand for Cyber Security professionals now?
- What will be the prospects of this field in coming 4 to 5 years ?
- Name top 10 countries where Cyber Security professionals are & will be in high demand ?
Thanks
love your insight. I am a complete "newbie" I want to enter the field. What classes or training that will take me from zero to hero in a relatively short time? Thanks for the great info
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What about career paths going in to pentesting? Would you recommend going from helpdesk to Network engineering to pentesting like you did? Or could you just go straight into pentesting? What career path would you aim for if you were starting from scratch to get into pentesting as fast as possible?
This is spot on
Thank you
Great video, I find your content very informative. I hope to get a penetration testing job one day.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Very good brother
Great video bro, thanks for the information. eLearnSecurity is great.
Thank you! They are fantastic.
Yes, I'm about to take the eJPT on Sunday. I currently work in a SOC and their training is the best I've been through so far
@@livebythews Good luck, let me know how it went.
@@donalic thanks man, I appreciate it, will do.
I'm pretty bad, but I'm certainly driven. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome!
I found the certifications you listed interesting because I've mainly only heard of the CEH and PenTest+ certifications for hacking. Would you say that these are good certs as well or that the ones listed in the video will better prepare you for a career in this field? Thanks.
Skip both. Focus OSCP, PTS, and PTP.
@@TCMSecurityAcademy Thanks for the feedback!
What are some other videos you'd like to see?
I'd be glad to see good books from beginner to advance. Different tools enumeration that you use on a dayli basis, burp, nessus, msf, etc. Keep the good work, it's clean and certainly appreciated.
@@CaptainLouis great ideas thank you
This is an amazing video, thank you sm you should make a video on more about your life story with hacking/pentesting an how you managed to get your foot into the door in the cyber sec world
The Cyber Mentor what do you think about getting a college bachelors or masters degree in computer science? Then getting certifications for your specialty??
Just found you channel and will be doing your 15 hour course! One of the things that makes you a really big draw for me is your background. You mentioned transitioning from a career as an accountant to a hands-on cyber security professional. I actually work in public accounting (Big 4) as a Senior IT Auditor and have done so for over a decade. Prior to that I did two years of basic systems administration (application servers and some light network and database administration) and did a couple of years of help desk in college. Would love to see a video on how you made this career transition. I would very much like to make this transition myself. Last year I signed up for, and am currently pursuing, a graduate level in IT Security though Kennesaw State University. At the end of the year I will be 2/3 of the way through it and will complete it in December 2020. I currently hold the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, however want to move from IT Audit into something more hands on technical. Would love to get your take on the best way to do this and how you transitioned from accounting to cyber (hands-on). Thanks for the Great Video! Very much appreciated! All the best man!
What machines in vulnhub or HTB do we need to own in order to be at a good understanding level for OSCP?
Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome!
is there a proper way to go about finding a junior pen testing job? working through you udemy course rn by the way, extremely thorough and proper explanations. complete polar opposite to other tutorials, especially on youtube.
I would like to know how will the CySa certification will help... People focusing on what exactly in cyber security will be benefited by the certification. Please help me with the query.
well,this was a great video for me,i too don't wanna remain where i am today,i want a new challenge,i am a Police officer and i now need a new challenge,being a penetration tester,its gonna be really hard i believe ,been using windows my whole life and now learning to use Linux it's quite a challenge,the command lines yeah but i will get there.........thank you
Thank you! Hopefully it was motivating. Check out the Linux for Ethical Hackers video on the channel. It should help
u are a legend.