Information Security..begining...
kosta-k
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Hi,
Im beginner in the infosec world and planning to learn information security and thinking of learning the following way:
1) Security+
2) CCNA Cyber Ops
3) CEH...
is this right way to start from zero and move to more advanced topics?
what else can be added here?
Im beginner in the infosec world and planning to learn information security and thinking of learning the following way:
1) Security+
2) CCNA Cyber Ops
3) CEH...
is this right way to start from zero and move to more advanced topics?
what else can be added here?
Comments
Going into InfoSec is a long-term plan. The reason it's a longterm plan is because nobody (reasonable) hires someone to work in InfoSec who doesn't already have years of experience working in IT (Networking usually). It's something that takes a lot of knowledge and experience to do effectively. InfoSec is not an area you just walk straight into. You have to work you're way in. This is why it's a long-term plan or end-game.
That said , for number three you have several options when the time does come. GSEC, ECSS, SSCP are a few worth mentioning. But who knows if by then you wouldn't have gone the Cisco + experience route. Also, just because you did go the Cisco route (personal recommendation) doesn't mean you still won't want one of those certs. It's too difficult to say at this point in time.
Just be cautious you don't end up making a lot of lateral moves, and you'll be ok. That applies to all of IT but especially for InfoSec since it already takes a while to get there as it is. The last thing you want to do is waste time.
if your employer sponsor SANS, then do any SANS course they sponsor (GCIH, GMON, GCFA, GPEN, ..etc) are all great
I currently work as tier 2 IT support for 4 year and was promised a promotion to jr.sysadmin so waiting for it
Have knowledge of CCNA RS and MCSA 2012/Exchange 2016/Office 365.
So Security+ seems to be a good start and then will see.
Security+ is a great way to start, thats how i started. I had this email from sybex offering some free security+ content. You can probably get to it with some googling. Hopefully it helps get you on your way!