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Got some A+?
IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)
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Got some A+?
and cant waste no money on failing a test.
↓R↑LYB
I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
@FastEddie215 it depends on which path you want to go. If you want to work with infrastructure equipment, go CCNA. If you want to work with servers, go MCITP.
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McTwerk
Dreams and Nightmares
I started out with the MCITP: Enterprise Admin (Microsoft), took 2+ years. Was doing mostly Windows Sys Admin work for 10+ years.
Then got my Security+ (CompTIA) cause I wanted to dip my toes in the security world. Now I am a Network Security Analyst, and love the security side of IT
I have been at the Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council) for the last 6 months, and will be taking that exam by the end of year.
Security is and will be a hot sector for years to come. The threat landscape only grows as the technology grows. Wireless, Mobile, Cloud...none of that is going away anytime soon.
If you are interested in security, start with the Security+, download a copy of Backtrack Linux and use the internet as a free resource to learn how to use the numerous and powerful tools it contains.
EDIT: Just don't try hacking things that you don't have permission to hack....shyt is illegal and you will go to jail!
Then got my Security+ (CompTIA) cause I wanted to dip my toes in the security world. Now I am a Network Security Analyst, and love the security side of IT
I have been at the Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council) for the last 6 months, and will be taking that exam by the end of year.
Security is and will be a hot sector for years to come. The threat landscape only grows as the technology grows. Wireless, Mobile, Cloud...none of that is going away anytime soon.
If you are interested in security, start with the Security+, download a copy of Backtrack Linux and use the internet as a free resource to learn how to use the numerous and powerful tools it contains.
EDIT: Just don't try hacking things that you don't have permission to hack....shyt is illegal and you will go to jail!
Data-Hawk
I have no strings on me.
If you hacked into your neighbors wi-fi network, I doubt they have the skills to catch you....lol
but to add onto the security part. I'd recommend installing a couple of Virtual machines and Learning C programming....
Imyremeshaw
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I have my Security+ (CompTIA) cert, but I have been doing IT Audit(Medicare Information System) for the last 3 years. Does anybody have CISA, MCSE, or CISSP cert or taken any of the exams.
McTwerk
Dreams and Nightmares
If you hacked into your neighbors wi-fi network, I doubt they have the skills to catch you....lol
but to add onto the security part. I'd recommend installing a couple of Virtual machines and Learning C programming....
Hacking Wi-Fi is child's play. I'm talking about stealing data, logins and shiz like that. Maybe your neighbor will never know, or maybe you live next to someone like us.
Second the virtual lab and some programming requirements tho
So I got an associates in computer science, got a help desk job from there leaped to a Jr Sys Admin Job, from there I ended up in the DBA realm. All of this happened in 2 years time.
(so only 3 years in the tech industry total)
I'm generally a young guy (25) and I'm still looking for ways to improve my worth in the Industry. I keep seeing dudes in this thread mentioning security. What would be the best way for someone of my experience to step into the security area if I wanted to? Should I start aiming for networking certs first?
Let me know brehs!
↓R↑LYB
I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
I have my CISSP and CCNP Security, what you trying to know breh?
↓R↑LYB
I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
If you hacked into your neighbors wi-fi network, I doubt they have the skills to catch you....lol
but to add onto the security part. I'd recommend installing a couple of Virtual machines and Learning C programming....
Unless you're Writing exploits there's no reason to learn any programming language. Learning how to script would be a better use of your time if you're trying to be a pen tester.
If your going to get into IT Security just stay away from doing mainly desktop endpoint security and you'll be OK.
↓R↑LYB
I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
Security is a big field so you need to determine where in security you wanna be. Since you're currently a DBA I'd start there and learn as much as you can about securing whatever DBMS you're working with and the platform it's on (Windows, Linux, or Unix). Also you should consider getting your CISSP. It's a requirement for having a career in security.
My previous contract I did the entire security spectrum: implementing a security strategy, securing DBs, network infrastructure (routers, switches) AD, desktops and servers, IIS, etc.
Also you should realize what security involves before making the switch. The majority of your job will be having people who know nothing about security tell you why they're environment is secure enough. It's like having someone who only rap the listen to is eminen trying to tell you about real hip hop.