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I'm a newbie to this site and to the IT world (Kind of) Here is my history, I worked at AT&T for 3 years as a Tier 1.5 specialist (helpdesk) working on their Business VOIP and in 2014 I was activated ( I'm a air force flight engineer ) I been applying for federal IT positions since 2012 and I finally got a position and started last week. IT Specialist GS09 working on VOIP as well and I have to get My Security + in 6 months to keep my position. I currently have access to skill port training and Darril Gibson's book. and my supervisor is giving me nothing but time to study for the Sec+. If you guys have any more guides I can use I will greatly appreciate it. I also would love to get into Cyber security, would you guys be able to help me with a certification path on what certs I should work on after Sec+. I'm very big on learning and growth but I don't have a Mentor like figure to tell me what path I should take .

Thank you

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jamesleecoleman

Welcome!!!!

Gibson's book is great for learning the material and passing the test. Since you have 3 years in, maybe check out the SSCP, CISSP and CISA as well. Go over the domains to see if you qualify for the experience so far.

I would also suggest checking out the eJPT https://www.elearnsecurity.com/course/penetration_testing_student/ to start with pentesting stuff.

CodeHaVoC

yes 3 years but most of my job was helpdesk (Creating trouble tickets)

pharius

Welcome to the forums. You might also want to check out Professor Messer's videos https://www.professormesser.com/security-plus/sy0-401/sy0-401-course-index/.

CodeHaVoC

pharius wrote: »

Welcome to the forums. You might also want to check out Professor Messer's videos https://www.professormesser.com/security-plus/sy0-401/sy0-401-course-index/.

Thank you.. looks like I can read chapter of the Gibson book and go over it afterwards with these videos

scaredoftests

Welcome!

SteveLavoie

Welcome! Look after Darril Gibson book and compare with another just to complete your study.

Also, I didnt look for it, but I heard that the new version of Sec+ is out or about to be available. Make sure that your target exam will be available when you will be ready or start to study for the new version now.

yoba222

Look up Dod 8570/8140 approved baseline certifications and light up as many categories with certs as you can. That will open doors.
https://iase.disa.mil/iawip/Pages/iabaseline.aspx

It's also why you are required to get the Sec+.

CodeHaVoC

thanks I appreciate it

TechGuru80

They aren’t making you get a computing environment certification? If you are going to stay with the VOIP or networking side, go with CCNA at minimum, then reevaluate. Between CCNA and Security+, you might be near a year and can decide if you want to switch to something else.

As far as security goes, the CCNA can be useful for many reasons so I still would go with that path...but other than that, stick to 8570 certs (or 8140 as the choices become more visible)....that means CEH/CSA+, CISSP, and anything listed from GIAC.

TechGuru80

Also get a FedVTE account for additional free training.

Dakinggamer87

Welcome to the forums!!

kineticfs

Welcome to the club!! I'm currently working on my SEC+ as well!
I'm utilizing Gibson's book along with Pluralsight video lessons. Let us know how you did once you've taken the exam!