Question about certification path

mareSLO

Hi there everyone, new around these parts, its actually my first post
I'm an IT Engineer by degree, i don't actually work in the field yet, but that is my wish. In the long run i would like to do something in security, preferably penetration testing.

I'v been tinkering with computers since i was little, and have never lost the passion for it. Would starting with a+, network+, security+ be a good starting point ? Where would i go from there, if i wanted to do penetration testing later down the road. Can someone provide a cert path for me. Like a beginner to advanced certification path for a pen tester. I know i ask a lot, but i'm pretty sure there are other people, that were once in a similar situation to me.
And sorry about my english, not my first language.

TheFORCE

Go for network +, security +, ccna, mcsa, linux, oscp.

If i had to do a path now, I'd do that, plus learn any scripting languages that you can, powershell, bash, python,

mareSLO

Tnx for the recommendation, hope to see some other ones.

soccarplayer29

Not an expert but here's my thoughts: Net+->CCNA->Sec+->eJPT/eCPT->OSCP

mauguilar

Try this A+(optional), Network+, Security+(depend on where you wanna work, more optional I would say), MCSA, CCNA,

BuzzSaw

You mentioned you have an IT degree? What degree is it, and when did (or do) you obtain it?

Some of the entry level stuff like A+, Net+, and Sec+ could potentially be skipped if you have a legit degree. Generally you learn those basics through a degree program. I would look a the blue prints to these exams to see if anything on them is foreign to you. If so, then perhaps studying for and taking those would be worthwhile, however I am guessing you already have a decent knowledge

I would recommend looking into some of the advanced security certifications like CASP as there is no experience requirement.

mareSLO

BuzzSaw wrote: »

You mentioned you have an IT degree? What degree is it, and when did (or do) you obtain it?

Some of the entry level stuff like A+, Net+, and Sec+ could potentially be skipped if you have a legit degree. Generally you learn those basics through a degree program. I would look a the blue prints to these exams to see if anything on them is foreign to you. If so, then perhaps studying for and taking those would be worthwhile, however I am guessing you already have a decent knowledge

I would recommend looking into some of the advanced security certifications like CASP as there is no experience requirement.

I went to a Vocational College and did an It Engineer degree. It's a 2 year program. Unfortunately for me, the only thing i got out of it, was a piece of paper and not a lot of hands on practical knowledge. That's why i don't want to skip the 3 basic cert's, will probably learn more from them, then the 2 years of college i did. I already started watching some professor messer videos [h=2][/h][h=2][/h][h=2][/h]

vfr clown

If you feel that you really dont know the basics then go through the A+, Net+, Sec+ and then see what you like the most, systems, networking, or security. You can go in alot of directions from there and should easily find a decent job in IT in one of those disciplines. Thats an inexpensive route and should take less than a year.