New to cyber security
dirty-santa
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I just finished my bachelor degree in computer engineering and also got a minor in computer science. I want to go towards cyber security. I want to start getting some certificates in cyber security, i was thinking about starting with Security+. Please tell me what you think. If Security+ is a good start please suggest boot camps, classes, books and so on.
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Master of Science, Information Security and Assurance
CCIE Security Progress: Written Pass (06/2016), 1st Lab Attempt (11/2016)
Thank you
Book (+labs): https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certification-Premium-Practice/dp/1259863654/ref=mt_hardcover?_encoding=UTF8&me=
Another book: https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certified-Ahead-SY0-401/dp/1939136024/ref=pd_sim_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1939136024&pd_rd_r=VEW5WE0F904SVF4ADXV3&pd_rd_w=oMRmY&pd_rd_wg=VPQdt&psc=1&refRID=VEW5WE0F904SVF4ADXV3
Accompanying practice questions for above book: https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Get-Certified-Ahead/dp/1939136032/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1939136032&pd_rd_r=759DJNRT513H24T6R8PP&pd_rd_w=erfe9&pd_rd_wg=l0nQg&psc=1&refRID=759DJNRT513H24T6R8PP
Exam Simulator: CompTIA SY0-401 Security+ Practice Exam | Boson
I wouldn't waste my time (& $) with classes... and boot camps are best for brush-ups/refreshers, not new material.
Hope this helps & good luck.
http://www.techexams.net/forums/security-certifications/125638-free-security-tools-help-you-learn.html
https://blindseeker.com/AVATAR/AVATAR-FINAL.pdf
This right here is the correct approach. Lab, lab, lab and then lab some more. Your degree and Sec+ will definitely help get you interviews, but demonstrating to a hiring manager what you learned in lab environments is what will get you a job.
To answer your question, check out https://cybrary.it they have a lot of good posts on how to set up labs, videos for certs, etc. I think they even offer access to their lab environments for $80 which are based on what certification you're pursuing. Haven't tried them myself yet though, so not sure how good they are. Boson has labs as well, but they are more expensive. Although I hear they are pretty good.
Best of luck
I'm pursuing the SSCP right now, which I hear is a good step toward CISSP and only requires at least 1 year of experience in InfoSec. I guess it depends on what route you are looking to take in security.
I dont mean to sound like a jerk or something but why pursue cybersec (IT?) instead of develop or devops?
Developing will pay a lot more than IT. Again, if cyber sec and technicality is your passion, go for it man(woman?).
If you really like the technical aspect, I suggest maybe take a look at devops? It usually pays more than just technical IT and you can use your coding education too.
I was about to ask the same.
Someone with a computer engineering BS, computer science minor, math minor I would guess is more inclined towards a developer job, Data Base Admin or something related to developers.
What did you like in your degrees more?
When many of us here finished college years ago, over 10+ years ago, IT degrees were very general and did not focus of some specific filed. The past few years IT degrees follow a particular concentration I believe. So my question again, Why go into security when your degree has a concentration in programming?
I dont want to discourage you but it seems counter to your degrees to step down and get a sec+ when you could be learning SQL, Python, for example and use that math and engineering knowledge to build something.