Security Analyst Course and Certification Path

_{Hello,

I want to become a Security Analyst. As of now I am Service Desk Analyst.

I would like to know what would be the Course path for this{not directly going for security analyst}. I would like to gain more knowledge on the basics. Currently, I have no certifications under my belt.

I like programming, good at Javascript and Pytho}_{n. Any other languages you recommend.....}

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MSP-IT

What type of security are you wanting to get into?

Get a good understanding of how networks work, thorough understanding of the OSI/TCP-IP models and dataflow throughout and Linux.

From there, with your experience in programming, I think you'd be okay to move on to Security+/SSCP and to eCPPT/OSCP. You'd eventually want to get a CISSP for the recognition on a resume.

LionelTeo

GCIA is a security analyst course, not easy. GCIH is quite difficult for entry as well, to build towards there. SEC+, CEH, GCIH, GCIA.

Novice-mutant

Hi OM,

I'm looking forward for Network Security. My order plan is :: net+, Sec+, linux+, CEH. What all would you suggest .:)

Novice-mutant

Thanks Lionel. This is truly helpful

JoJoCal19

Novice-mutant wrote: »

Hi OM,

I'm looking forward for Network Security. My order plan is :: net+, Sec+, linux+, CEH. What all would you suggest .:)

In your first post you mention being a security analyst and that you like programming but in your last post you mention network security. If you want to specialize in network security then I would recommend: CCENT > CCNA > CCNA Security. Then you could throw in the CEH to have a good basic understanding of some of the attacks.