How to Make $1M in Cybersecurity (AI Plan vs Reality)
By Josh Madakor
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In this video, I walk through all 10 steps, share my real income numbers, and tell you where I agree and where I don't. I asked Claude to build me a step-by-step plan to make $1,000,000 a year in cybersecurity with no excuses, no "nothing is guaranteed", just a real actionable plan. What it came up with was remarkably close to what I actually did. ——— 📚 All Resources from Video (Slides, Referenced Videos) 📚 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gC1Pk_lKxoslTVeGRkroMmg7SS9W4yJ_qUFn0wD7LYI/edit?tab=t.0 ⚡️ Enterprise Cyber Training, Live Shared Environment ⚡️ https://skool.com/cyber-range ——— 00:00 The Claude-Generated $1M Plan 01:13 Step 1: Learn the Basics (Months 1–6) 02:04 Step 2: Get Your First Job (Months 6–12) 03:19 Step 3: Get Your Big Certification 04:12 Step 4: Pick Your Money Niche 05:20 Step 5: Get Famous in Your Field 07:00 Step 6: Become a Senior Leader 08:01 Step 7: Start Your Side Business 08:59 Step 8: Package What You Sell 13:59 Step 9: Quit Your Job. Go All In. 16
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