| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by emoboy4u: 1:36pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
pocohantas:
10 cartons of Malta Guiness for you!! Well received ma!  |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by onosbaba3310: 1:38pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
This your comment shows you don't know anything about cyber security, by the way do you have a degree in computer science? Let me tell you, don't comment on issues you don't know. Google the name Marcus Hutchins. This is a guru in cyber security without any form of certificate or degree, he is notable for stopping the global ransomware called WannaCry. And it will shock you to know that WannaCry was coded by Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, always research before you comment. Finally I want you to know that the IBM X-force team are hackers without certificate or degree in computer science. Bro na lie, no be hushpupi create wannacry ransomware, I don research am, na lie you talk, no dey lie again... Even Hutchins was later arrested for creating malware and he pleaded guilty, below are excepts from my research🌞🌞 1 Like 
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| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by hustla(m): 1:41pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
This your comment shows you don't know anything about cyber security, by the way do you have a degree in computer science? Let me tell you, don't comment on issues you don't know. Google the name Marcus Hutchins. This is a guru in cyber security without any form of certificate or degree, he is notable for stopping the global ransomware called WannaCry. And it will shock you to know that WannaCry was coded by Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, always research before you comment. Finally I want you to know that the IBM X-force team are hackers without certificate or degree in computer science. Hush does not have the skills or brains to code wanna cry. In actual fact, they only infiltrated MT terminals, read the full fbi dossier and you'll see it Infact, he was just a mere middle man or aza man. 4 Likes |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by yusufobinna1(m): 1:43pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Muyiii:
As a pentester I use burpsuite alongside other tools within Kali almost on a daily.
I’d advise you get tutorials materials on udemy Dear Muyii,I appreciate your answer.Can I get your email address. |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by babaegun(m): 1:43pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
I agree with some of your assertions but Wannacry was not coded by Hushpuppi. Rather, Hushpuppi's was their 'Banker'. He was the one providing the accounts where the hackers we sending the proceeds of crime. You may wish to read the details here - https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/press-release/file/1292066/downloado123456789:
This your comment shows you don't know anything about cyber security, by the way do you have a degree in computer science? Let me tell you, don't comment on issues you don't know. Google the name Marcus Hutchins. This is a guru in cyber security without any form of certificate or degree, he is notable for stopping the global ransomware called WannaCry. And it will shock you to know that WannaCry was coded by Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, always research before you comment. Finally I want you to know that the IBM X-force team are hackers without certificate or degree in computer science. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by BabaIbo: 1:52pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
emoboy4u:
Firstly, Hutchins is an exception, he stopped a global cyber threat which is a feat not any random Joe can achieve and uhm, he completed community college which a form of a higher education.
"... WannaCry was coded by Hushpupi" kindly share your source.
Every member of the IBM Xforce have some form of academic degree. It's apparent that the one that's not up-to-date is you sir.
Lastly, Let me put it this way. I'm not saying you need a degree to be an expert. What I'm saying is, a degree is the bare minimum for any organization to even consider you for a role or trust you with their network. You guys need to stop selling this "you don't need a degree to enter this IT field"
I still stand on the fact the Cybersecurity is NOT an entry-level role. It'll take you years of experience to be an expert. I greet you bro... I have experience in web design and development, graphic design, digital marketing... Though, it has been long I did those gigs last because of my business, but now I want to go back into it. Which one will you advice me to do, since you said they are not entry level jobs. Note: I will be looking for remote jobs or work on my own only, when I fully gain the necessary experience. I have a degree in science field but not computer science, I also have a good PC(one with graphics card). 1 Like |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by AdeoyeAdefemi: 1:52pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Please, I want to confirm if learning social media management is lucrative. Thank you. |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Celepope: 1:53pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
This your comment shows you don't know anything about cyber security, by the way do you have a degree in computer science? Let me tell you, don't comment on issues you don't know. Google the name Marcus Hutchins. This is a guru in cyber security without any form of certificate or degree, he is notable for stopping the global ransomware called WannaCry. And it will shock you to know that WannaCry was coded by Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, always research before you comment. Finally I want you to know that the IBM X-force team are hackers without certificate or degree in computer science. As a Cybersecurity professional of over 6 years in the US who have worked with the US government in classified space and other top tech companies, Comments like this are some of the reasons I don’t take Nairaland seriously. 3 Likes |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Quintopia: 1:58pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
AdeoyeAdefemi:
Please, I want to confirm if learning social media management is lucrative. Thank you. It is. But you need to be a good, persistent marketer who knows how to approach corporate clients with a good service offer or proposal. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by LikeAking: 1:59pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
This your comment shows you don't know anything about cyber security, by the way do you have a degree in computer science? Let me tell you, don't comment on issues you don't know. Google the name Marcus Hutchins. This is a guru in cyber security without any form of certificate or degree, he is notable for stopping the global ransomware called WannaCry. And it will shock you to know that WannaCry was coded by Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, always research before you comment. Finally I want you to know that the IBM X-force team are hackers without certificate or degree in computer science. They are white guys don't forget that. |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by zionzoe(m): 2:00pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Muyiii:
A good thread/topic.I’m a cybersecurity professional myself with one of the biggest banks in SA. I can confirm it’s a very lucrative and high demand forte. However, it requires a lot of foundational hands-on and analytical skills to venture into. Something you don’t acquire overnight. OP mentioned bug bounty, that’s like grey box testing and it’s not for rookies. Long story short, it’s worthwhile and rewarding but you do require defined skills sets to thrive in it, ranging from pentest skills like footprinting, invasive skills (results from your enumeration) and you decide to be on the blue team then you need to learn defensive skills and tool usage. Good write up OP How can one send you a email Sir? |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by LikeAking: 2:00pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
This your comment shows you don't know anything about cyber security, by the way do you have a degree in computer science? Let me tell you, don't comment on issues you don't know. Google the name Marcus Hutchins. This is a guru in cyber security without any form of certificate or degree, he is notable for stopping the global ransomware called WannaCry. And it will shock you to know that WannaCry was coded by Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, always research before you comment. Finally I want you to know that the IBM X-force team are hackers without certificate or degree in computer science. Hushpupi can't code.. How come. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Manna4Gurls: 2:03pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
emoboy4u:
Firstly, Hutchins is an exception, he stopped a global cyber threat which is a feat not any random Joe can achieve and uhm, he completed community college which a form of a higher education.
"... WannaCry was coded by Hushpupi" kindly share your source.
Every member of the IBM Xforce have some form of academic degree. It's apparent that the one that's not up-to-date is you sir.
Lastly, Let me put it this way. I'm not saying you need a degree to be an expert. What I'm saying is, a degree is the bare minimum for any organization to even consider you for a role or trust you with their network. You guys need to stop selling this "you don't need a degree to enter this IT field"
I still stand on the fact the Cybersecurity is NOT an entry-level role. It'll take you years of experience to be an expert. You are right by years of experience. Op is only trying to educate not to k!ll the zeel of those that re considering joining the program. Because many thought is extremely difficult field to work with and it's for highly educated fellows. Your point of view is good. But per my research, Cyber security is one of many that are easy to role in per say you have experience(s) on the field for years. Interested fellows are adviced to learn I.T and be and expert in order to be outstanding. One can also be a hacker by not going to school but what he/she learbt from a friend or from YouTube videos. So Op is right , you too is right. 
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| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Henrydata(m): 2:08pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
Cyber security is your best bet when it comes to choosing the best career path in technology.
When some people hear the word cyber security what comes into their mind is how to develop antivirus or firewall software and you must be a programmer before you can qualify for a job role in cyber security, but are these assumptions true? the answer is capital no. Cyber security is one of the easiest career to pursue in technology, you don't need a degree to work as a cyber security person, what you need is just the right skills, unlike other jobs in which without certificate you cannot work, no cyber security is not like that, infact despite no certificate is needed you cannot see a quack in cyber security that is working like in other sectors, it is self regulatory, your skills will speak for you, and you cannot be in cyber security and be poor.
ADVANTAGES OF CAREER IN CYBER SECURITY
1. Remote or physical job opportunities.
2. You can own your own business or be employed by organizations.
3. Start up your own business at a very small cost.
4. Earn big salaries.
5. Opportunity to work for multiple companies simultaneously.
6. Work with little or no knowledge of coding/programming.
7. You don't need a degree. Only your skill is needed.
8. You will be a respected hacker etc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Cyber security have so many branches but I will give job description about two branches I love and I have also worked in for a long time. The two branches are (i)Bug bounty hunting, (ii)Cyber threat intelligence.
BUG BOUNTY HUNTING
This is the area of cyber security in which you work from anywhere in the world, and your job is to find how a computer, website, database, CCTV, iot etc, can be hacked or manipulated for fraud and you are paid immediately or in a few days, in this job the more bugs/vulnerabilities you submit the more your pay, the least bug/vulnerability is priced at $200. Your employment is 100 percent guaranteed.
CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE
In this area your job is to get intelligence on cyber criminals for the purpose of knowing there tools and attack methods. This is a very good career path, you can be an expert witness in a case, or you can be hired by an organization to investigate a cyber attack.
**Ayanbe Francis Uzezi is a cyber security expert. Why didn't see this kind of thread years ago? 1 Like |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Monaboo(m): 2:10pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
It is very possible, Google "bug bounty hunting". then learn from the master and you are good to go. for you. This must be the universe speaking to me. For months now, my mind has been telling me to go into Cyber Security but I have been pushing the thought away. Now I came on Nairaland and am seeing this post. I think this is a big sign. please, how can a newbie get started in Cyber Security? Am really serious. 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Manna4Gurls: 2:10pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
LikeAking:
Hushpupi can't code..
How come.
He paid those North Korean guys to do his bidding. In order word, he's working in handy with those hackers from North Korea. Those guys too has been linked for Cyber crimes even before they started working with Hushpupi |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by ayosam4real: 2:14pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Pelaiye2703:
Ten bottles of any drink of your choice on my name. I'm still surprised when we try to lure people to believe some I.T jobs are that easy. Like are you kidding?
Cybersecurity na ur mate?? I was surprised when I saw same. Some persons think they could just write and misled people. 1. You want to become a bug bounty hunter and don't know programming, I smile how to you want to debug and identify bugs in a code, except you are speaking of being an App Tester which is a Quality Assurance(QA) role. 2. You made declaration that Husspupi coded Wanna cry a ransomware. Oga, I please check your fact right before posting jargons. 3. You need a degree or at least training in cybersecurity field to be able to understand your path. While I agree you do not need to be an expert on the field of choice, that fundamental knowledge is key. Like someone said, no company would trust you with their network cos one wrong move could bring the network down which could affect operation. Abeg lets be guides about what we post out there as many persons just take some writeups and believe it's correct. Even to be a programmer, you need to be trained amd must have done some projects to guarantee you know what you are doing. Cybersecurity is not like moimoi that you just wake up and say you are a cybersecurity specialist, professional or expert. Lets be guided abeg. Except you want to end up like UBER CISO. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Emeka71(m): 2:21pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
DAVIDMOE:
How possible will it be to secure job as a cybersecurity expert without degree? You may need to undergo some kind of training with certification. |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by emoboy4u: 2:27pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Manna4Gurls:
You are right by years of experience. Op is only trying to educate not to k!ll the zeel of those that re considering joining the program. Because many thought is extremely difficult field to work with and it's for highly educated fellows.
Your point of view is good. But per my research, Cyber security is one of many that are easy to role in per say you have experience(s) on the field for years.
Interested fellows are adviced to learn I.T and be and expert in order to be outstanding.
One can also be a hacker by not going to school but what he/she learbt from a friend or from YouTube videos.
So Op is right , you too is right. Thank you very much. I was just trying to inform the one that asked if he could get a Cybersecurity 'expert' role without a degree. I responded based on my experience discussing with my supervisors (CCIEs) at work. A lot of these IT stuffs can be learnt online. Even during my university days, bulk of my projects were as a result of knowledge from Indian guys on YouTube. It doesn't have to be a computer science degree, just have a degree (though STEM degree is cute) then you can transition. Organizations are more comfortable when you have a degree than no degree. 'Expertise' comes with relevant 'experience'. Security is a very critical issue that can ruin a company in a blink. I doubt if any established firm can entrust their network to a rookie, only if it's an internship which requires a degree! 3 Likes |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Blitz888(m): 2:30pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
emoboy4u:
Firstly, Hutchins is an exception, he stopped a global cyber threat which is a feat not any random Joe can achieve and uhm, he completed community college which a form of a higher education.
"... WannaCry was coded by Hushpupi" kindly share your source.
Every member of the IBM Xforce have some form of academic degree. It's apparent that the one that's not up-to-date is you sir.
Lastly, Let me put it this way. I'm not saying you need a degree to be an expert. What I'm saying is, a degree is the bare minimum for any organization to even consider you for a role or trust you with their network. You guys need to stop selling this "you don't need a degree to enter this IT field"
I still stand on the fact the Cybersecurity is NOT an entry-level role. It'll take you years of experience to be an expert. Thank you Sir for this. Even the regulatory aspect of cyber security is 'almost' an exclusive preserve of Tech Lawyers... Ain't Law a form of degree? And you're absolutely right when you said it's not an entry role! They're called cyber security 'expert' for a reason! 1 Like |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by ikpumbe(m): 2:33pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
kroger:
As a cyber security engineer I approve this message . Is there any where to study cyber security in abuja |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Manna4Gurls: 2:34pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
emoboy4u:
Thank you very much.
I was just trying to inform the one that asked if he could get a Cybersecurity 'expert' role without a degree. I responded based on my experience discussing with my supervisors (CCIEs) at work.
A lot of these IT stuffs can be learnt online. Even during my university days, bulk of my projects were as a result of knowledge from Indian guys on YouTube. It doesn't have to be a computer science degree, just have a degree (though STEM degree is cute) then you can transition. Organizations are more comfortable when you have a degree than no degree.
'Expertise' comes with relevant 'experience'. Security is a very critical issue that can ruin a company in a blink. I doubt if any established firm can entrust their network to a rookie, only if it's an internship which requires a degree!
Sure bro. Today's world both needs working experience and I.T degree. Big firms look for sophisticated hackers and webners. It will cut both unnecessary expenditures and help in solving problems more quicker to catch up with stuffs they're pursuing. Op take note . We learn everyday |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by emoboy4u: 2:36pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
BabaIbo:
I greet you bro...
I have experience in web design and development, graphic design, digital marketing...
Though, it has been long I did those gigs last because of my business, but now I want to go back into it.
Which one will you advice me to do, since you said they are not entry level jobs.
Note: I will be looking for remote jobs or work on my own only, when I fully gain the necessary experience.
I have a degree in science field but not computer science, I also have a good PC(one with graphics card). Since you have started before, you can easily revisit the skills. You can get Junior roles depending on your proficiency in these skills. The Market for web is kinda tight out there, so you need to do more than bare minimum to get your foot in the door. For graphic design, you can add animation/motion graphics skills, just that this requires huge computational resources. But it's a marketable skill. Overall, Your skills are entry level friendly but the bar is getting higher by the day and you need to do more than what everyone is doing to beat competition. Good luck bro |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by MrBroke(m): 2:36pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
This your comment shows you don't know anything about cyber security, by the way do you have a degree in computer science? Let me tell you, don't comment on issues you don't know. Google the name Marcus Hutchins. This is a guru in cyber security without any form of certificate or degree, he is notable for stopping the global ransomware called WannaCry. And it will shock you to know that WannaCry was coded by Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, always research before you comment. Finally I want you to know that the IBM X-force team are hackers without certificate or degree in computer science. May God help your ignorance. You say Hushpuppi na hacker you think doing yahoo is hacking? Dey play ehh. Deceiving somebody online ain't Hacking. |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by AdeoyeAdefemi: 2:42pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Quintopia:
It is. But you need to be a good, persistent marketer who knows how to approach corporate clients with a good service offer or proposal. Okay, thanks very much. |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by dappydozzy(m): 2:42pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
This your comment shows you don't know anything about cyber security, by the way do you have a degree in computer science? Let me tell you, don't comment on issues you don't know. Google the name Marcus Hutchins. This is a guru in cyber security without any form of certificate or degree, he is notable for stopping the global ransomware called WannaCry. And it will shock you to know that WannaCry was coded by Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, always research before you comment. Finally I want you to know that the IBM X-force team are hackers without certificate or degree in computer science. Actually, you dont need a degree to become an hacker, you just need the skills, and once you can display these skills to the right people on the right platforms, the road to a lucrative career is opened 1 Like |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Ibkrichie(m): 2:51pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Dikaveli:
I wasted my time going for web developing
I am going back for cyber security or data analytics Please I have interest in learning cyber security, how can I go about that?? |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Ibkrichie(m): 2:53pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
o123456789:
Cyber security is your best bet when it comes to choosing the best career path in technology.
When some people hear the word cyber security what comes into their mind is how to develop antivirus or firewall software and you must be a programmer before you can qualify for a job role in cyber security, but are these assumptions true? the answer is capital no. Cyber security is one of the easiest career to pursue in technology, you don't need a degree to work as a cyber security person, what you need is just the right skills, unlike other jobs in which without certificate you cannot work, no cyber security is not like that, infact despite no certificate is needed you cannot see a quack in cyber security that is working like in other sectors, it is self regulatory, your skills will speak for you, and you cannot be in cyber security and be poor.
ADVANTAGES OF CAREER IN CYBER SECURITY
1. Remote or physical job opportunities.
2. You can own your own business or be employed by organizations.
3. Start up your own business at a very small cost.
4. Earn big salaries.
5. Opportunity to work for multiple companies simultaneously.
6. Work with little or no knowledge of coding/programming.
7. You don't need a degree. Only your skill is needed.
8. You will be a respected hacker etc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Cyber security have so many branches but I will give job description about two branches I love and I have also worked in for a long time. The two branches are (i)Bug bounty hunting, (ii)Cyber threat intelligence.
BUG BOUNTY HUNTING
This is the area of cyber security in which you work from anywhere in the world, and your job is to find how a computer, website, database, CCTV, iot etc, can be hacked or manipulated for fraud and you are paid immediately or in a few days, in this job the more bugs/vulnerabilities you submit the more your pay, the least bug/vulnerability is priced at $200. Your employment is 100 percent guaranteed.
CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE
In this area your job is to get intelligence on cyber criminals for the purpose of knowing there tools and attack methods. This is a very good career path, you can be an expert witness in a case, or you can be hired by an organization to investigate a cyber attack.
**Ayanbe Francis Uzezi is a cyber security expert. Please what are the steps to go about leaning cyber security, I have interest in it |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by wonlasewonimi: 2:55pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
There are so many people that ask me how to get into cybersecurity and I use the analogy of a hausa maiguard employed to protect a mansion. How does he effectively protect the whole mansion if he doesn't understand or know the nooks and cranies of the house.
How can you secure systems you don't understand? Go and learn Comptia A+, Network + and security + to have a baseline knowledge and build from there. It's a very tough career path but doable to those with interest and dedication. If you 9nly follow money, you will not make it cos the learning curve is very steep and no 2 solutions are designed the same. 9 Likes |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Emmacy001: 2:58pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Dikaveli:
I wasted my time going for web developing
I am going back for cyber security or data analytics Did you say wasted? |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Ibkrichie(m): 3:01pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
Etiyin:
I have friends here in the United Kingdom who are struggling to get an entry-level job in cybersecurity even after having a master’s degree in cybersecurity. Just like some people have said, it’s very difficult to see an entry-level job in cybersecurity because most of these multinational companies need someone with experience. I will advise one to start with data analysis or data science which has more direct entry jobs, unlike cybersecurity.
Tell me more about data analysis and data science brother |
| Re: Why Cyber Security Is The Best Career Path In Tech. by Microwhy: 3:05pm On Jun 12, 2023 |
SirLakes:
dey play oooo!!! You think a company will hand a random Joe with no degree, no certification and no experience a Cyber Security job
Body go tell you and your eyes go clear when you enter the field
Make una stop to dey mislead people Go get your random knowledge, Join bug hunter, find and submit bugs to get bucks. Its Nigerian mentality to always wait to be hired. We're so wired differently. 4, 5 or 6 years degree is always and mainly to secure job with this or that organisation. Tech/IT is different. After mastering any tech skill there is always a place on World Wide Web to earn little while enriching your CV and sharpening your skills too. 4 Likes |
