Becoming a Cybersecurity Auditor changed my life. I’ve now dedicated my life to helping others do the same.
So if you’d like to know the fastest way to a six-figure Cybersecurity Auditor...
Comment “Auditor” below - and I’ll send you a message to see if I can serve you.
Want to get into tech, but have no coding experience? You need to look at the GRC (governance risk and compliance) space. Check out jobs like cybersecurity auditor, compliance analyst, and IT risk analyst. They may not get the shine they deserve, but they bring in a big paycheck.
I've made several million dollars by helping people land high-paying cybersecurity roles. You would think people would be happy for my success, but I receive so many hateful messages from my own people. What's up with that?
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I quit my job with a $200K salary to help people transform their careers in IT. And I have never regretted it for a single moment. The best part of being an entrepreneur is following your passions and helping people is mine!
Credit card data security is one of the most overlooked niches in cybersecurity. There are thousands of vacant jobs because IT guys don't have the skills to fill them.
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Focus on establishing your tech career on in-demand skills, not certifications! Your skills will take you places a piece of paper never could.
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You can upgrade your IT job into a profitable cybersecurity career. All you need is a humble heart, an open mind, and a good teacher.
Reinvent yourself!
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I’m recruiting for a Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst for a very large organization. If you live in Dallas/Fort Worth and have 5 years of cybersecurity experience, DM me!
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Most IT professionals don’t realize hundreds of thousands of 6-figure consulting jobs are waiting to be filled. Plus, you can get paid to travel the globe!
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I started my career with a $33K salary and no tech experience. Before quitting to form Baxter Clewis, I was making about 200K as an External Auditor. I still don’t have a degree and never paid for a certification. So, if I can do it, you can too!
Here’s another recession proof career you can get in 2023. A QSA is a Qualified Security Assessor that works as an external security assessor to audit other companies. And salaries reflect that with positions ranging from $140K to $200K.
Want a recession proof tech career? Internal Security Assessors do not need a college degree or IT certifications. But, because they can make the difference in avoiding millions of dollars worth of fines, the position is secure in any economy.
The information technology industry needs more diversity. I’m honored to be in the position to inspire a diverse group of future cybersecurity leaders right in my hometown!
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Here are three non-technical IT career paths that can make you a 6-figure salary: Vulnerability Scanner Operator, Security Analyst, and Compliance Analyst. You can learn the skills in less than a week, so why not get started?
This week I’ve had 2 students land 6-figure fully remote cybersecurity roles without a single IT cert! GRC is a great way into cyber!🔥🔥
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Ready to be surprised? I’m an internationally known cybersecurity expert and I don’t know how to code. In the GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) space, you can easily make 6-figures with no coding required. This is a great area to check out to elevate your career.
Want a 6-figure salary in IT without any technical experience? IT Auditing is the most overlooked position in cybersecurity. If you are willing to take on a slightly boring job for an amazing salary, this is for you!
Most IT professionals want to focus on technical stuff. Take advantage, if you can get into a position to be able to audit and ensure the “technical” people are following compliance regulations, you can make lots of money.
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Companies are not looking for generalists. They are looking for specialists that can solve big problems that ultimately bring value to their organization. When you add value to an organization, you'll be compensated accordingly.
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In 2021 I helped several of my students land $120k+ cybersecurity roles. Payment card security is a way to achieve high income, but most IT professionals don’t know anything about it.
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Never pay for IT certifications! Put yourself in a position to add value to your company and ask for them to pay for your certifications. 💡
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As a Cybersecurity Auditor, all you do is:
- Review systems, documentation and processes of companies
- Write a report on what you found
- Explain audit requirements to co-workers
- Track audit remediation
Here’s what all of this means for you:
My wife, Tiana, is the best support system I could ever ask for. She’s been with me from student debt to dream vacations and everything in between. And believe me, no matter what you are going through in life - good or bad - it’s better with support!
Curious about getting into cybersecurity? Here’s what you’ll need to pivot into a career in cybersecurity: ☝️dedication and ✌️differentiation. If you have these two things, I can help you build a successful career!
Back in 2017, I was a Security Architect for American Airlines. I had my dream salary, but something was missing. Now, I help professionals land 6-figure cybersecurity careers without specialized degrees or IT certifications. And I’ve never looked back!
I am excited to announce that I’ve been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives!
I look forward to sharing my insights and connecting with other executives worldwide!
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PCI compliance is a career field that centers around protecting credit card data. It’s recession-proof and offers a variety of positions from internal auditing to consulting. This field has tons of 6-figure positions just waiting for you.
Now is a great time to get into cybersecurity and you can do it for free! Qualysguard is vulnerability scanning technology and most Fortune 500 companies have careers available using it. You can learn how to operate their scanner on their website for free.
The Security Officer offered me a $180K salary with approximately 20K in bonuses and the ability to travel the world as a Cybersecurity Auditor!
So here’s the lesson for you…
I am super excited to become a cybersecurity partner with my alma mater, Eastern Hills High School, to help cultivate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals!
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So if you’d like to know the fastest way to a six-figure Tech Career.
Comment “cybersecurity” below - and I’ll personally send you a message to see if I can serve you.
I’m proud to say that our unique approach to cybersecurity and mindset training has produced countless life-changing 6-figure roles for our students this year, including ten making over $200k.
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Certifications don’t work when it comes to leveling up your salary and position. Why? Because passing a test does not mean you are good at your job. My advice: focus on becoming a master of a skill set that brings value, then you’ll get paid.
You DON’T need to code in order to earn a 100K+ salary in IT. Here are 3 positions to look into if you want the paycheck without the coding: Cybersecurity Auditor, Compliance Analyst, and IT Risk Analyst.
I went from a college dropout working in accounts receivable to a cybersecurity professional making 6-figures. Now, I help people achieve their dream careers in cybersecurity. I did it without a degree and so can you!
What a joy seeing my mother, Mary Smith, graduate with her Masters Degree in education yesterday! I'm so proud of her and honored to have her as a mother.
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The tech industry keeps hyping people up to believe hacking and coding are the only skills needed to work in cybersecurity.
There are plenty of non-technical cybersecurity roles that pay very well, but they aren't "mainstream".
Like GRC...💡
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I spent years chasing IT certs believing they would increase my earnings. However, when I found my niche in payment security, my influence and income changed. I am grateful for the long road to success because it allowed me to change hundreds of lives.
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Have a certification but can’t seem to find a job? Unfortunately, you won’t even hear back from most jobs unless you have something that makes you different. So, instead of certifications, work on developing an in-demand niche.
Niches ALWAYS help you stand out and earn more. Do you know what one of the most overlooked niches in IT is? Credit card data security! So, if you want to have top companies begging for you, consider a switch.
I always dreamed of being able to take my family on exotic vacations once I could support it with my career. Well, I just got back from Hawaii and I want to help you remember what you’re working for. Keep grinding!
Last year, I set a goal to help 500 IT professionals upgrade their jobs into 6-figure cybersecurity careers. Now, halfway through 2022, we have already enrolled over 300 students! What’s your goal for the rest of 2022?
Don’t get comfortable at a job just because it pays well. I quit my $150K position at American AIrlines to pursue my passion and build Baxter Clewis. And I’ve never regretted it a day in my life.
Looking to break into the IT industry? Don’t take a help desk job. Instead, look into a career as a Vulnerability Scanner Operator, Security Analyst, or Compliance Analyst. These career paths require little or no technical skills and can make you 6-figures.
My wife is my rock! She never stops motivating, encouraging, and inspiring me. Surround yourself with people who want to see you succeed and who will help you get wherever you want to go.
Adding diversity to cybersecurity is so important to me! It’s a personal goal of mine to help make the industry more accessible for anyone, no matter who you are or where you come from. Together, we rise!
This memory is nuts! I always knew I’d be a millionaire, but the people around me couldn’t see it, so they cast doubt on my dreams.
Regardless of what other people's opinions were, I never gave up on myself.
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My team reached $12 Million dollars in revenue in 2022…but that’s not what I’m most proud of! What made my year was the impact that my team and I were able to make in helping students upgrade their careers and achieve their 2022 resolutions.
Some of my students doubt that they could achieve the results that others have. Danny is a great example of this, assuming he could never break 6-figures. Guess what? After completing the program he has a new $120K salary.
Consulting advice: It doesn’t take certifications or degrees, it takes dedication to hone your skills to become the best at your craft, and clients will pay you handsomely.
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Any company with a cybersecurity program needs vulnerability management. And you can become a certified Qualys specialist for free online in 24 hours. If you are looking for a higher salary and a way to stand out, this is a great way to upgrade your skill set.
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Think you need need a bunch of IT certs to have a successful career?
Look at your company’s org chart and see all the certs your leadership doesn’t have.
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I’m thrilled to announce that I was selected as an official member of the 2022 Forbes Technology Council. Joining this exclusive, invitation-only community is evidence that you don’t need a degree to achieve incredible things!
Gaps on your resume? Here are 3 ways to close them: Turn free time into freelancing, update your title to Cybersecurity Researcher to account for your time spent researching the industry for career paths, and volunteer your skills for a nonprofit.
Huge shout out to my student, Patience. She went from a $40K salary to over $150K by trusting her abilities and learning how to stand out. It’s amazing what can happen when you decide to make a change in your life!
People hire people, not robots. Stop submitting all those job applications, get on LinkedIn and network.
Someone might have a job waiting for you :)
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Key
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to making $200K in cybersecurity: Shift your perspective. While you are new to the IT industry, you are getting paid to learn. So, go in every day with the attitude that you are collecting a salary while you learn the skills for the rest of your career.
It was amazing to enjoy some quality time with my family in the Virgin Islands. Time for a fresh perspective and new energy to take on the week ahead. Taking the jet back to Dallas now to get back to work!
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Never accept the first salary offer, it is a SUGGESTION. Second, always counter with a higher offer. Third, see if you can get added benefits.
The frameworks of GDPR, HIPAA, PCI Compliance only take months to learn. In a relatively short amount of time, you can learn skills that could transform your life where you can make six figures in cyber security without technical skills.
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Something I love about cybersecurity- the field just keeps growing. That’s why I was so excited to do something amazing at my old high school, to speak with students about future careers and opportunities in cybersecurity. They are our future!
"I figured that I would help more people get into cybersecurity because it is a non-technical framework that anybody that has attention to detail can learn and transform their lives,” Boyd Clewis told AfroTech exclusively.
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There's so much power in knowing “why.”
Many I.T. Professionals don't achieve their desired income and career growth because of this mistake…
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is not Facebook. Your profile picture should be a clean, professional headshot without distractions. Not a group photo, full-body, grainy, or anything else inappropriate.
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Search for jobs by the skill, instead of the title. Then when you look at a job posting, you can determine whether it aligns with your talents and abilities…and you’ll already be ahead of the game.