Before Starting BS Cybersecurity, Watch This! | Skills, Jobs, Certifications | Ashar Khalil

Are you planning to pursue a BS in Cybersecurity, currently studying cybersecurity, or struggling to land your first job after graduation? This podcast with Ashar Khalil, a FAST-NU alumnus from the BS Cybersecurity Batch 2020–2024, is packed with practical guidance, free learning resources, career advice, and real-world industry insights. After graduating in 2024, Ashar started his professional career as a Software Developer at Emumba. He later joined the UK-based company OSINT Industries remotely as an Intelligence Investigation Officer. In this podcast, Ashar shares a complete roadmap for students who: ✅ Are starting BS Cybersecurity this year ✅ Have completed one, two, or three years at university ✅ Have recently graduated and are searching for a job ✅ Want to build practical cybersecurity skills ✅ Want to explore remote jobs and freelancing ✅ Are confused about cybersecurity certifications and career paths Topics Discussed in This Podcast 🔹 Is BS Cybersecurity worth pursuing? 🔹 What should students learn alongside their university degree? 🔹 Free platforms for learning and practising cybersecurity 🔹 Free and valuable cybersecurity certifications 🔹 Skills required to secure your first cybersecurity job 🔹 Different career paths available in cybersecurity 🔹 What companies expect from fresh cybersecurity graduates 🔹 How to build practical experience before graduation 🔹 Software development versus cybersecurity careers 🔹 Remote cybersecurity and OSINT job opportunities 🔹 How Ashar secured a remote job with a UK-based company 🔹 How students can prepare for technical interviews 🔹 Common mistakes cybersecurity students should avoid 🔹 Freelancing opportunities for university students 🔹 How Ashar earned $10,000 in two years through Fiverr and Upwork This podcast is especially beneficial for students who are about to begin their BS Cybersecurity degree. Watching it before starting university can help you understand the industry, choose the right skills, avoid common mistakes, and begin preparing for your career from the first semester. A university degree alone may not be enough. Practical skills, projects, certifications, networking, problem-solving abilities, and consistent learning can make a major difference in securing internships, freelance projects, remote opportunities, and full-time jobs. Watch the complete podcast and share it with every student who is considering cybersecurity as a career. 0:00 Podcast Highlights 01:22 Meet Ashar Khalil | FAST-NU Cybersecurity Alumnus 02:35 BS Cybersecurity Degree and Career Overview 03:30 University Education vs Cybersecurity Industry Expectations 04:21 Main Goals of a BS Cybersecurity Degree 06:38 How Ashar Joined OSINT Industries UK 09:33 What Cybersecurity Companies Expect from Fresh Graduates 12:58 Essential Cybersecurity Tools, Courses and Learning Platforms 17:48 Advice for Students Weak in Cybersecurity Fundamentals 19:16 How to Avoid Mobile Hacking, Scams and Phishing Attacks 21:38 How to Select a Final-Year Project in Cybersecurity 23:06 Importance of Linux and Unix in a Cybersecurity Career 25:45 Programming and Coding Skills Required in Cybersecurity 28:00 GPA vs Practical Skills: What Matters More? 29:45 Most Important Courses for BS Cybersecurity Students 31:10 How Much Should Students Use AI Tools for Learning? 32:39 Are Paid Cybersecurity Certifications Worth It? 33:46 How Cybersecurity Students Should Utilize Summer Breaks 35:03 Mobile Application Security Testing Explained 38:21 Scope and Career Opportunities of OSINT in Pakistan 39:39 How Ashar Earned $10K Through Fiverr and Upwork 40:56 How to Apply for International Remote Cybersecurity Jobs 42:12 Career Advice for Unemployed Cybersecurity Graduates 44:12 How to Build Professional Connections at University 46:30 How to Protect Laptops, Mobiles and Computers from Hacking 49:53 Final Career Advice for BS Cybersecurity Students 👍 Like the video if you found it helpful. 💬 Share your questions and career goals in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Fakhar STEM Sphere for more university guidance, career podcasts, entry-test preparation, and student success stories. #cybersecurity #bscybersecurity #cybersecuritycareer #cybersecurityroadmap #cybersecurityjobs #cybersecuritystudent #cybersecuritypodcast #ethicalhacking #osint #osintindustries #remotejobs #freelancing #fiverr #upwork #softwaredeveloper #techcareers #fastnu #fastnuces #pakistanistudents #fastuniversity #bscyb #futureofcybersecurity #asharkhalil #fakharstemsphere