EVERYTHING you need to know to ACTUALLY get a cyber security job in 2025 (what they DON'T tell you)

What I understand from Maddy's contribution is that we have to put ourselves out there. The platform or social network doesn't matter so much; the important thing is to make ourselves known, what we're capable of doing, and what we're studying. Also, what we're capable of doing in the field of cybersecurity, or as Maddy said, in any field.

This would've been nice to know in college... i would've been posting the whole university's coursework for all of LinkedIn to see and save the next student tuition 😂

I started joking with myself recently thinking that in about 10 years from now you will be almost required to be a content creator just to apply for jobs. This is modern day networking and while the archaic backbone of getting a job can still help. Nothing will bring more optics of marketable value to yourself as a skilled person than making content for thousands to see.

As someone that is an old school asocial geek it's torture lmfao. But honestly not networking enough and stopping my side projects has been a catalyst for my career take a steep downfall in recent years. People want someone personable that they can TRUST when putting on projects. 8 years stuck in helpdesk and the longer you stay the quicker any of those skills you learned in college go. Sad to say I just became another "IT Guy" that was perma stuck in helpdesk for 8 years.

>Constantly practice (homelab, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, ect.)
>Constantly connect (conventions, webinars, job fairs, or even local meetups)
>Still Get some certs and at least a tradeskill degree if all else fails (Sec+ is mandatory, the rest just depends on the company)

Ultimately, complacency, stagnation, and most importantly FEAR, will be the death of a career. But while that may be so, you can alway start moving forward today.

You are one RESILIENT individual 😂 I worked the Help Desk during college and that helped a ton.

Thanks for posting this. Gives me the kick in the bum to start putting stuff online.

so glad i found this channel. seriously.

What's with the cap? it looks cute tho.

I got my boss to use a password manager 5 years ago working in a warehouse. That snowballed my career in ways I couldn't imagine when I was in the military. Its almost like you actually have to like be good at solving problems with security to be hired.

Help-desk is where you learn the experience and get the interpersonal and professional skills. If you're actually cracked you become a network engineer or sysadmin. Author/dev something or learn to admin complex multi-OS systems.

Cyber doesn't need more eyes on dashboards we need engies. Modding the sims is more productive than a brain dump cert imo. Praise the Cisco gods (get your CCNA or DEV NET, Splunk, Their training)

LinkedIn maxxing is what they told us to do at TAPS & yea 100%. Play the game. Fan of the channel I always appreciate the blunt honesty

I really don't get it, why on earth people would be curious about your useless MCQ type exams or certs, even for the non-tech guys out there.
why this checklist wouldn't be something like a practical stuff, some sort of: (HTB certs, INE, OffSec, Sans) and for the defensive (CCD, BTL1,2).
There are really some super cool hands on certifications out there that proofs that "u can do shit" as u said😅

She's basically saying you have to be a content creator to get a job in cyber security. Which couldn't be more untrue. Yes, developing a following and becoming well known will help anyone land more jobs, but it's far from a requirement. You need a portfolio of applicable projects to draw on, that you can showcase. Content creation on social media is one way to do that, but you can also just put these projects on your resume and apply for jobs instead of waiting for a recruiter to come to you.

I hate LinkedIn with a passion. It's a constant brag fest and butt kissing space. If you spend too long over there about people boasting about their accomplishments and what job they're up to now, it's likely to lead to depression.

The only thing that helped you get a job in cs is the fact your a woman 😂

I don't see myself making videos but I definetly can see myself being active in LinkedIn and participating in organizations to connect with peers. I recently finished the google cert and was wondering whats next apart from keep learning to be a solid professional. Thanks a lot!

Your face scare me

I will nitpick. Not everyone is on Twitter. I know of MANY cyber security stalwarts who left the platform since Musk took over. All the right wing and Nazi shit makes it a terrible platform. I'd suggest Bluesky or Mastodon instead to find your peers

obvious things are my nightmare, I always feel dumb lol

I think this is the best video that I have watched on your playlist so far.. very informative and 10000% valid content..
Thank you very much 👍😊

can I apply it if I'm from Asia?

but I already got a broccoli top hair cut
what more do i need

I show my passion for cybersecurity by not exposing my personal information on social media.

I love the fact that you seem so chill yet informative. Thanks for the video, and hope to see you in person one day

Thank you so much Maddy. For the insight on gaining a career in cybersecurity.

;o

if you are a NZS yes use X

😘😚🥰🤩🥳😎

I wonder the Bachelor in Cybersecurity is worthy?

cool hat

I don't really agree about all certifications, because CPTS for example is very very hands-on..

Another thing that can matter a lot is your drivers license :)
When I graduated college in Network Administration, I was so happy that I got my CompTia suite of certs (A+, Net+, Linux+).
I was very quickly approached by someone looking to higher a new Network Administrator (the dream job I went to college to prepare to get).
Had I had my drivers license, I might have had the job, managing three locations.
But since I didn't have that, I was not hired.

I think I'm in love. But seriously, this is extremely down to earth and much appreciated. Yes, it applies to everything. It's the new world, and we're basically expected to be doing stuff online so people can see what we know. "Post what you do." Nailed it.

Thank you for the information :)

at the start medium didnt have some paywall setup, more recently ive seen walkthroughs on certain things, you can scroll through but there is some banner to pay to read the article..

Nice try fed

@_Safety_Third_ bahaha! <:~D I appreciate your reply but my wife made me create a Linkedin account. Imma give it a shot (my goal for myself has been to step outside the box) so I'll give it time and take what Maddy has said in her video.

Thank you for sharing your experience, great video!

As a content watcher this has been very informative. Thanks Maddy!!! Keep posting these excellent content.

You a real one, Maddy.

Step 1: Stay away from ALL bs "techfluencers" and their hilariously garbage training course.
Step 2: Get degree/relevant+widely recognized industry certs.
Step 3: Build a portfolio of well documented homelab projects
Step 4: Craft ATS friendly resume
Step 5: Network your ass OFF!

some smartass people are completly misunderstanding the "social media" part

I miss the days when you could just study and get a job, and didn't have to become a brand. This is depressing.

I bet that being a beautiful red helps too..

love youu

BLAH , BLAH , BLAH as always nothing informative

blue team or red team?

You are the real deal. Thanks for truth & love.

- Networking: make friendship with people who have the same passion on X and discord, Portfolio
- Content: If you didn't post it, Its like you've never did it. Also post everywhere and not just on one platform.
- Certs: You need them But they are just a checklist, What matters is what you do with them.
Thanks Maddy 🙏