Looking at getting into Cyber Sec

bowmatty

Hi guys, 

I'm looking at getting into Cyber Security, I'm currently in a deskside support position doing technical support for level 1- 3.

I have my CompTIA A+, Net+, CCNA and Azure certificates and looking at getting started on a Security cert. I want to start on something a bit weightier than the standard Sec+, what shall i start on.. any recommendations would be great? 

Thanks    

JDMurray

Start by deciding what area(s) of cybersecurity are you interested in working. There are certs for security operations (SOC), penetration testing, Cloud security, digital forensics, etc. Your intended future career path should make the decision for you.

bowmatty

I wouldnt have a clue... maybe Security operations or cloud sec.  

JDMurray

We typically advise the "InfoSec curious" to start with the Security+ cert to determine what area(s) of InfoSec interest them, and to decide if they like InfoSec at all. If you think the Security+ is too dull/dry/boring then you'll really hate the CISSP 

jay twizzle

I am in the same situation, I am an IT Admin looking to get into the Cyber Security, I have an interest in IAM since I already do it at a smaller level in my current position. I will work on obtaining the Sec + after taking my Azure Fundamentals since I scheduled the test months ago.

E Double U

For self-study I do recommend getting into CompTIA Security+ material even if you do not take the exam. If you have the resources to attend SANS training, then SEC401/GSEC is a good foundation option.

bowmatty

@edoubleu

Thats my plan with Sec+, just to do the course as a baseline. 

I looking into the ‘SEC401/GSEC‘ and thats like $8000 for the course and $800 for the exam! Anywhere i can downloand the course and not pay the $$$$. 

Thanka 

SteveLavoie

IMO Security+ or ISC2 SSCP are nice certification for new people coming to infosec from an IT background. It really cover most area of infosec on a very high level, it give you the vocabulary of the domain too. 

JDMurray

jay twizzle said:

I have an interest in IAM since I already do it at a smaller level in my current position.

IAM is huge in cybersecurity right now and especially in Cloud security. (I believe IAM is the largest and most all-encompassing service in AWS.) While there no certs specifically for IAM, it's a good specialty to have for anything Microsoft, Cisco, or Cloud.

DatabaseHead

I DO NOT WORK IN SECURITY, This is just my Internet Research Findings...

I've watched several "pros" on YouTube and they all pretty much say the same thing.  Skills:  Linux, Networking (high-level understanding like Network +), and learn how to script Python......   Not saying it's right but all my research has pointed to those core skills.  Honorable mentioned.  Cloud understanding (Azure, AWS).

Other means to get a job in Cyber Security
Degree in Cyber Security 
Specific Certs
Know someone LOL

What about learning scripting first?  As previously mentioned they all pretty much say if you can program in Python proficiently you can land a security gig.