the hacker’s roadmap (how to get started in IT in 2023)
Source: YouTube · NetworkChuck · published Jan 5, 2023 · 20:54
This video presents an 8-part path to start a cybersecurity or IT career in 2023 that can lead to a six-figure salary 0:00-0:07.
Key Takeaways:
• Start with CompTIA A+ certification to build foundational IT skills and improve employability for help desk roles 0:14-1:11
• Get CompTIA Security+ as it's "resume Gold" and required for many government jobs 4:51-5:17
• Learn networking through CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA, with CCNA being the "gold standard" 5:39-7:26
• Learn Linux fundamentals and basic coding with Python or GoLang early in your journey 8:32-10:35
• Practice hacking with CTF challenges while studying, then pursue certifications like PenTest+ or eJPT 12:01-13:34
The goal is to gain knowledge and experience, not just certifications, and start applying for jobs early in the process to build real-world experience 17:35-18:05.
Sources:
- 0:00-0:07 Introduction to the 8-part path to IT/cybersecurity career
- 0:14-1:11 Explanation of CompTIA A+ as foundational certification
- 4:51-5:17 Importance of CompTIA Security+ certification
- 5:39-7:26 Comparison of Network+ vs CCNA certifications
- 8:32-10:35 Importance of learning Linux and coding skills
- 12:01-13:34 Guidance on starting with CTF challenges
- 17:35-18:05 Fina
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If you wanna get started in cybersecurity
or just IT in general in 2023, here's how you do it. I'm gonna show
you a path. A path that if you follow, could result in a six figure salary
and faster than you might expect. This path has eight parts. The
first five apply to everyone in it. I don't care what you want
to do. The last three, you'll get a bit more hacking
cybersecurity specific. Now make sure you watch until the end. I'm gonna give you some quiz questions
for each part to see if you can skip. Cuz you might already know the knowledge.
Know the knowledge. That felt weird. We'll go with it. Now the first thing you need is coffee
because you're gonna be studying a lot and everything in it requires
coffee. It's just the rules. Today I'm drinking the default
route. Never Chuck Coffee, pa…