I need help with a Study path.

VaticanAssassin

Hi Forum,

I am aiming for a future ethical hacking, I have recently turned 18 and I have two years works experience working for two companies simultaneously, one focusing on website development and the other focusing on online marketing.

I have had no real training, and this is not my ideal career choice. As I have already said, I am looking to become a Certified Ethical Hacker after looking around the internet I have came across a page which has stated the exams I would need to take however these include C+ and C+ Networking. I have looked on this forum and found many people saying you do not need these however I have little knowledge of Networking and the characteristics of computer components.

Here is an extract of the information I found elsewhere;
"Start with the basics: Earn your A+ Certification and get a tech support position. After some experience and additional certification (Network+ or CCNA), move up to a network support or admin role, and then to network engineer after a few years. Next, put some time into earning security certifications (Security+, CISSP, or TICSA) and find an information security position. While you're there, try to concentrate on penetration testing--and get some experience with the tools of the trade. Then work toward the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification offered by the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council for short). At that point, you can start marketing yourself as an ethical hacker."
Source - How to Become an Ethical Hacker | PCWorld

1) Would it be beneficial to study and take the exam in A+
2) Would it be beneficial to study and take the exam in A+ Networking

Or should I take a dive in the deep end and go straight for the CCNA

Regards
VaticanAssassin

JasonIT

I think I would start out with CCNA and Sec +. Get a tech support or similar job also. Get a good base of fundamental networking principles and make sure this is the route you want to take. Good luck

J

WilliamK99

You really need to gain a better understanding in networking so I would suggest Network+ then CCNA then Security + before delving into CEH...

A good foundation is more beneficial than getting certified as fast as possible.

DCD

Network+, Security+, Linux + maybe a better way to go for the CEH. But you should look up the requirement and course subjects.

VaticanAssassin

Thanks for replying to my questions!

sagarrai000

Go ahead with Voice or Security stream in CISCO