Good for you bro. Currently on Module 5. Should finish by end of month.
Any IT Security Heads here?
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Honestly it's as challenging as you want it to be.
It's a self paced course that consists of videos, readings, labs and quizzes.
For me, the courses are a good introduction to programming, but it's a lot of information to retain. I figured I'd complete the courses to get the cert and build things on my own until I feel like I at least know the basics comfortable. I'm still going to add the cert to my LinkedIn and resume though. Even though I'm not particularly interested in moving into a different field, having the skill set in theory should give me more negotiation power internally. If I'm wrong, I'll take advantage of any external opportunities.
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This whole thread is about Cybersecurity. What's your question?
I wanted to know what were some of the job titles and certifications needed for some of them.
SOC Analyst - You work with a group of other analysts monitoring logs and networks.
Network Engineer - Work on network hardware and software.
Firewall Engineer - Work on firewalls, adding / removing rules.
Vulnerability Analyst - Use scanning tools to identify and report on findings.
System Analyst / Admin - Maintain devices (Windows or Linux) - Includes patching.
There are plenty more - First cert I'd recommend is: CompTIA Security+. It's pretty much the standard cert all companies are looking for. Network+, Linux+ are all good entry level certs. Microsoft has quite a few too.
It just depends on what you want to do. Narrow it down a bit and we'll go from there.
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Step 1: Get the Security+ cert.
Look how many cybersecurity options there are:
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My first time hearing of this cert.
Second the Security +
CISM is also very good and pays well
1st question I will ask is what's your technical background?
Gone finish Google cyber security before Dec
Doing the ethical hacking course now(udemy) just having trouble with the virtual box but I will have them all done before year's end
Doing the ethical hacking course now(udemy) just having trouble with the virtual box but I will have them all done before year's end
How much are those udemy courses
I do monthly$50 it's with the investment
Sometimes you can catch the sales online or Reddit like$9 a course
I think I've mentioned this before but you don't have to be super technical to get into security. There is also the governance, risk, compliance (GRC), Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Customer Assurance etc. I went back to school and got and Information Security degree so that's how I make my bread now. The roles are less hands on keyboard work are more about the overall security posture of the organization. You do have to know security concepts (network, Cloud, Vulnerability management, etc) at a high level because your job is taking the technical information and explaining it to those that don't have a clue. Its really about being able to talk to people because you have to get get buy in on making things more secure or telling people why a particular activity presents security risk and why they shouldn't do it. Having certs like Network+ and Security+ are definitely beneficial but not required. Longer term you'd look to get a CISSP or CISM in these roles.
Admittedly, top end pay is not as high as the more technical roles but 200K is achievable.
Admittedly, top end pay is not as high as the more technical roles but 200K is achievable.
Ok so I'll get my Google, CompTIA and ethical hacking to start. Will that get me in the door?
It just takes patience and dedication honestly
I figured the same way you were but the more sources I find to break it down the better
Plus start from scratch, don't jump to some shit that's gone have your mind fried. Allot is basic and the learning shit is fun when you actually apply it. Hell I be fucking with my wife phone because you can edit links to go to whatever webpage you want
I told myself this the last year of me in healthcare.
Yep. Finished in a week. Security+ is next
Any job offers yet? I'm in the course as well that's why I'm asking
None yet
Ok keep me posted. I wanna know what to put on my resume besides Google cyber security certification
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From what @kinfolk described, you'll need the ability to be the mediator between the techs and management. So "corporate speak" will be required. Most engineers don't talk layman, so a basic understanding of the field you are working in would be a plus.
I will say, (in the past) I've worked with IT Risk Analysts and Project Managers who had no cyber experience... they didn't last long in their positions.
We need a thread on that
i caught the sales early.
bought like 20 courses...ranging from CISSP to AWS (Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps, & Developer), to Hadoop, Docker, Certified Ethical Hacking, Python, Okta, ...etc....at the time they were like $9.99....so i loaded up and bought a lot of shit.
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