Cybersecurity Jobs Are Easier to Get Than You Think… If You Do This

Want to land a cybersecurity job? Start with hands-on training from TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/why-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dakota_21april In this episode, I sit down with Kenneth Ellington, cybersecurity instructor and founder of Ellington Cyber Academy, to break down how to build a high-paying career in cybersecurity—no matter your background. We talk about: ✅ How to break into cybersecurity without a degree ✅ The fastest way to build real-world skills (SIEM, SOAR & more) ✅ Why so many people get stuck in helpdesk and how to move forward ✅ What hiring managers are really looking for ✅ Strategies to land interviews and stand out from other applicants Whether you're brand new to tech or ready to level up, this interview will give you the roadmap and mindset you need to succeed in today’s cybersecurity job market. 📲 Follow Kenneth: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-ellington/ Ellington Cyber Academy – https://www.ellingtoncyberacademy.com/ Exclusive Career Resources ✅ Free Weekly Insider Career Tips: https://thebeardeditdad.ck.page/55f710292b 🎧Listen to The I.T. Career Podcast HERE: ➡︎YT: https://itdad.info/ytpodcast ➡︎Apple: https://itdad.info/apple ➡︎Spotify: https://itdad.info/spotify ⏰Time Stamps: --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 ⏩ Get Hired in Cybersecurity 1:56 ⏩ Kenneth's Story 6:33 ⏩ Cybersecurity Bootcamps Path 11:52 ⏩ Gaps In Cybersecurity Education 17:10 ⏩ What it Takes to Get Started 25:40 ⏩ Best Success Story! 28:50 ⏩ How to Get Past Feeling Overwhelmed 30:44 ⏩ Why Learning SIEM & SOAR Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. #cybersecurity #career #cybersecuritycareer