I will look into this. Everything I see out now is leaning toward appliances and aggregates.Have a degree and Security + cert but got stuck in Networking because it was a second career for me and I started late. Credentials are important, but you have to get some experience under your belt or nobody is going to touch you. If your young enough and maybe still going through school, hop on any internships you can get, paid or unpaid just to get the experience.
Also, the whole IT field is getting ready to undergo a paradigm shift to Software Defined Networking. If you hop on any of the evolving certs related to that, they will be paying you in blank checks for you to fill in the amount.
Have a degree and Security + cert but got stuck in Networking because it was a second career for me and I started late. Credentials are important, but you have to get some experience under your belt or nobody is going to touch you. If your young enough and maybe still going through school, hop on any internships you can get, paid or unpaid just to get the experience.
Also, the whole IT field is getting ready to undergo a paradigm shift to Software Defined Networking. If you hop on any of the evolving certs related to that, they will be paying you in blank checks for you to fill in the amount.
Have a degree and Security + cert but got stuck in Networking because it was a second career for me and I started late. Credentials are important, but you have to get some experience under your belt or nobody is going to touch you. If your young enough and maybe still going through school, hop on any internships you can get, paid or unpaid just to get the experience.
Also, the whole IT field is getting ready to undergo a paradigm shift to Software Defined Networking. If you hop on any of the evolving certs related to that, they will be paying you in blank checks for you to fill in the amount.
Clearance is important. If you get put on with a entry level government IT job you'll be in there with Secret. Then you can leverage that in the private sector.Certifications are very important, the CISSP being sort of the gold standard at this point that will open every door. However, another thing to consider are security clearances. I'm on the East coast near DC, so with all the federal agencies and defense contractors there is a huge need for people who are cleared to work with classified data. It actually opens up a lane for retired military because depending on their specialty they can leave the service with Top Secret and above clearances that qualify them for ITSec work, whether they have the skillset or not. Once they're onboard the government will just pay to send them to training damn near indefinitely until they get their skills up.
Also, the whole IT field is getting ready to undergo a paradigm shift to Software Defined Networking. If you hop on any of the evolving certs related to that, they will be paying you in blank checks for you to fill in the amount.
What feeds do you subscribe to for the latest info?I am.. I'm Security +, CEH, GCIA, & CISSP...
What feeds do you subscribe to for the latest info?
How old were u guys when you got your certs?
It doesn't matter what age you are to obtain your certs.. just get them..
Did u go to a college, a two year school, a specialized school, a program, online school...?
Each person varies.. I have a college degree in InfoSec also, but you can learn alot on your own..
Did u have a degree previously? And what was it in?
Bachelors in Infosec.. I'm not saying what school or such as they're not compensating me to shout out their name...
How much did these certs cost?
The certs vary depending upon the certifying organization. They range from 250 (Sec+) to 1150 (OSCP) etc..
How difficult was the studying?
Difficulty is only in relation to how well you know and understand the subject matter...
How do you fiND jobs?
There are plenty of jobs in the DC metro area that I know of (clearance may be needed). Also, you should look to start off in a SOC as they tend to hire entry level personnel. Look on DICE, Simply Hired, Indeed, and LinkedIN.. etc.. also you should join the local chapter of the BDPA (Black Data Processors Association) as it is a networking organization for black folks in IT,,, also ISACA and ISC2....
And how are the internships and are they beneficial and easy to find? Are they competitive?
Internships are what you make them.. They are often most beneficial for Dwight Mann... but that's another discussion for another day... The great thing about infosec is that you can learn alot on your own, and can be world class within 2 years with a steady informational learning grind..
with all that being said.. my last job only paid for my GCIA.. everything else, I did on my own... without paying for courses..
This should be a sticky in the business forum
Can you point me in a direction where I can learn this own my own?How old were u guys when you got your certs?
It doesn't matter what age you are to obtain your certs.. just get them..
Did u go to a college, a two year school, a specialized school, a program, online school...?
Each person varies.. I have a college degree in InfoSec also, but you can learn alot on your own..
Did u have a degree previously? And what was it in?
Bachelors in Infosec.. I'm not saying what school or such as they're not compensating me to shout out their name...
How much did these certs cost?
The certs vary depending upon the certifying organization. They range from 250 (Sec+) to 1150 (OSCP) etc..
How difficult was the studying?
Difficulty is only in relation to how well you know and understand the subject matter...
How do you fiND jobs?
There are plenty of jobs in the DC metro area that I know of (clearance may be needed). Also, you should look to start off in a SOC as they tend to hire entry level personnel. Look on DICE, Simply Hired, Indeed, and LinkedIN.. etc.. also you should join the local chapter of the BDPA (Black Data Processors Association) as it is a networking organization for black folks in IT,,, also ISACA and ISC2....
And how are the internships and are they beneficial and easy to find? Are they competitive?
Internships are what you make them.. They are often most beneficial for Dwight Mann... but that's another discussion for another day... The great thing about infosec is that you can learn alot on your own, and can be world class within 2 years with a steady informational learning grind..
with all that being said.. my last job only paid for my GCIA.. everything else, I did on my own... without paying for courses..
Can you point me in a direction where I can learn this own my own?
Good Post.How old were u guys when you got your certs?
It doesn't matter what age you are to obtain your certs.. just get them..
Did u go to a college, a two year school, a specialized school, a program, online school...?
Each person varies.. I have a college degree in InfoSec also, but you can learn alot on your own..
Did u have a degree previously? And what was it in?
Bachelors in Infosec.. I'm not saying what school or such as they're not compensating me to shout out their name...
How much did these certs cost?
The certs vary depending upon the certifying organization. They range from 250 (Sec+) to 1150 (OSCP) etc..
How difficult was the studying?
Difficulty is only in relation to how well you know and understand the subject matter...
How do you fiND jobs?
There are plenty of jobs in the DC metro area that I know of (clearance may be needed). Also, you should look to start off in a SOC as they tend to hire entry level personnel. Look on DICE, Simply Hired, Indeed, and LinkedIN.. etc.. also you should join the local chapter of the BDPA (Black Data Processors Association) as it is a networking organization for black folks in IT,,, also ISACA and ISC2....
And how are the internships and are they beneficial and easy to find? Are they competitive?
Internships are what you make them.. They are often most beneficial for Dwight Mann... but that's another discussion for another day... The great thing about infosec is that you can learn alot on your own, and can be world class within 2 years with a steady informational learning grind..
with all that being said.. my last job only paid for my GCIA.. everything else, I did on my own... without paying for courses..
Security+ will show that you are interested in the space. However, if you want to get your foot in the door you'll have to get a specialty.I been in System Administration and Help Desk for 8 years...just got my Sec+....jobs aint callin me, because I dont have any Info Sec experience. I feel like my Info Sec knowledge is gonna waste away.
Looking for some new connects to talk cyber security with. Not looking for just any group, I want to focus on black IT professionals.
I been in System Administration and Help Desk for 8 years...just got my Sec+....jobs aint callin me, because I dont have any Info Sec experience. I feel like my Info Sec knowledge is gonna waste away.
Absolute blank slate bruh, trying a career pathWhat are you trying to learn?? Do you know any of the basics for IT in general?
I have mixed feelings about A+. I mean, if you aren't going to work in Windows support I'd suggest skipping that.You need to understand and know the basics..i.e. Network+, Sec+, A+... You can find videos by Professor Messor on Youtube to get you started, and Cybrary.it is great for other learning...
Absolute blank slate bruh, trying a career path