Information Technology (IT)

In about two weeks, I am going to begin a cyber security bootcamp course. For anyone that has done a course like this, what can I expect?
 
Ricky D said:
I take my first cert exam tomorrow, Network+. I only got a 4 day course but I’ve been scoring 800+ on the practice tests and the instructor has a pretty high pass rate. Oddly enough, I’m excited to take the test.

I also have Security+ at the end of the month.
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Good luck, fam. Taking the Network+ at the end of the month. Passed the A+ a few months ago.
 
Thinking about pivoting into IT and that side of things. I like to have another career on the burner while I finish up the one I'm on.

What's a good place to start as far as IT certs? The CompTia site shows a few core certs, would any of those be a good one to start with? Then branch off into whatever?

By the same token, would getting a Scrum cert make sense if I wanted to pump up my management credentials? Would that land you a job right away?

Thanks guys, glad I stumbled onto this.
 
riverdale road said:
I started mine when I gradated college. 23. I starter off at a call center help desk job.
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I used to work for verizon fios, and comcast for trouble shooting. I have a pretty decent knowledge base about computers already, just never made the solid jump. How do you like it thus far?
 
melo0115 said:
One of my close friends who was never into computers like I was. Joined the Air Force and eventually found his way to IT. How has the IT life been for you all these years?
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Great man i cant complain ever since i left for the military at 19 i have not been jobless in IT. I currently working a Networking IT contract in Europe.

certs i have so far are to name a few

Sec +
Net +
A +
CASP
CCNA routing and switching
CEH
 
John Wick said:
Great man i cant complain ever since i left for the military at 19 i have not been jobless in IT. I currently working a Networking IT contract in Europe.

certs i have so far are to name a few

Sec +
Net +
A +
CASP
CCNA routing and switching
CEH
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Govt contracting? SOCEUR, EUCOM?

After Sec+ I want to tackle CASP and ICND 1. I want to stay on it while it’s all fresh on my mind.
 
tydurden377 said:
^word thanks. I’ve learned SQL before so I’m thinking about revising that and learning Tableau to get an entry database developer job but I’m not sure if that’s even realistic.
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goodluck brother
Ricky D said:
I take my first cert exam tomorrow, Network+. I only got a 4 day course but I’ve been scoring 800+ on the practice tests and the instructor has a pretty high pass rate. Oddly enough, I’m excited to take the test.

I also have Security+ at the end of the month.
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damn seems like ur going to kill it!

if you need any help with secuirty+ hit my PM

Still working on the CEH its got me REAL NERVOUS MAN
 
melo0115 said:
Have you experience the growth you wanted. And do you still fill fulfilled or did you ever?
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Yes, like many - I started in the help desk. I’ve work in every aspect in IT (Business and Technical) except for Datawarehouse. I’ve been a DBA, System Analyst, Engineer, SAN Admin, Web development, Real-Time Data, Virtualization Admin, Hardware with the NOC, Fiber, Security, PCI, GSI, Radio Communication, Project Manager, etc The list goes on. You name it, I’ve done it.

I left the company as a Network Supervisor.

At the time, I was fortunate enough to work with a company that allowed me to explore my IT skill sets. Now I’m back to what I enjoy doing - it was NOT management. :lol:

I’m with an organization that fits my career, lifestyle and my values/principals. I work for Habitat for Humanity International.
 
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melo0115 said:
I used to work for verizon fios, and comcast for trouble shooting. I have a pretty decent knowledge base about computers already, just never made the solid jump. How do you like it thus far?
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It was cool I moved up quick. Repaired databases. Left that job last year no more growth. Now pretty much Im a programmer. Program using PLSQL
 
melo0115 said:
Still young, but how has it been navigating IT being passed that 25 years age group.
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It fast track my career quicker than I could think. Started off as a Data Analyst for 6 months then was recruited by another company for my current role - Management Analyst for my IT background.

I have a connect at Microsoft whose trying to get me submit my resume since they just won a big DoD contract here in the DMV.

Opportunities have opened up for me!
 
suberzat1 said:
It fast track my career quicker than I could think. Started off as a Data Analyst for 6 months then was recruited by another company for my current role - Management Analyst for my IT background.

I have a connect at Microsoft whose trying to get me submit my resume since they just won a big DoD contract here in the DMV.

Opportunities have opened up for me!
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Damn. You started off on a great note. Data analyst pay good don’t it?
 
suberzat1 said:
It fast track my career quicker than I could think. Started off as a Data Analyst for 6 months then was recruited by another company for my current role - Management Analyst for my IT background.

I have a connect at Microsoft whose trying to get me submit my resume since they just won a big DoD contract here in the DMV.

Opportunities have opened up for me!
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Thanks for reminding me MS got the bag.
 
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