Information Technology (IT)

[ijumpmani]

the CISSP requires 5 yrs experience, are you saying you have no Security experience or Cyber Security specific?

Cybersecurity specific. I will have 5 years of security experience in July. After looking at the 8 domains covered in the exam, I have experience in a few of them.

 

[Stormblessed]

Cybersecurity specific. I will have 5 years of security experience in July. After looking at the 8 domains covered in the exam, I have experience in a few of them.

You need 5 years experience but it has to be under 2 job titles, like security analyst or network engineer. You can get 1 year waived if you have a degree.

 

[jumpman91023]

Had no idea there was an IT post here.  This is great.   
 
Wanted to ask this.  I have no certs.  But I've been awarded vouchers to go to a school and take about 3-4 boot camps.  I have done Level I Tech Support for Dell and have experience in Tech Support, Sales, Customer Service, etc. 
 
My question is:  If you were to start fresh with no certs, no degree and take 3-4 boot camps what would you pick?  I'm interested in either security or business in IT.  Security like CISM, CISSP, CISA, CEH.  Business like PMP, Six Sigma. 
 
I'm a total noob at this stuff so I've found that for a lot of these Security certs, you have to first get Security+ before anything.  And to get Security+, you have to get Network+, and A+ (I believe).  And for PMP you have to have hours of work/experience and Six Sigma you have to already have a bachelor's degree which I don't have.  
 
So from all of this, to get on the fast track I figure the best thing to do is just get my A+ first, then Network+, then Security+ (That's 3 right there).  I also feel like I shouldn't use a voucher for A+ cause I could maybe just self-study. If so, any particular sites/books anyone recommend? 
 
And from there try to pay out of pocket and get either CISM, CISSP, CISA, or CEH,  etc.  Am I right in this assessment? 

This is basically where I'm at except with a Business Administration degree which doesn't mean **** when finding a job . I did do a marketing Web Development intern tho. Been out of college for just about 2.5 years now

 

[capital sb]

You need 5 years experience but it has to be under 2 job titles, like security analyst or network engineer. You can get 1 year waived if you have a degree.

Man that CISSP has so many requirements lol. Anyone in here have the CISSP cert?

I'm studying for the Sec+ and the networking portion isn't my thing. Gonna have to just absorb as much as I can.

 

[spiderjericho]

CISSP is a joke. Thanks to 8570 and a gassed-up reputation, it's held in high regards. It's not technical at all. It's more managerial like CISM. The approach to taking the test is think from a business and managerial point of view.

CASP is sort of a happy medium between technical and managerial. However, it's still relatively new and isn't really pursued by recruiters, garnered a respectable reputation and ROI.

OSCP and related certs are awesome. Definitely Valuable skills and methodology gained in the journey.

SANS is good too. Just super expensive.

I'm thinking of pursuing the CISA for CPEs on my CISSP/CISM/COMPTIAs.

I let my CASP and CEH lapse which I'm mad about.

 

[capital sb]

spiderjericho so are you in cyber?

 

[luckyluchiano]

I assume a CISSP and a non Networking or Programming Background could at least get some one into an IT Auditor position?

 

[spiderjericho]

Depends. Maybe with the CISA.

People get gassed by certs. More concerned with the name vice the skills.

I remember working with this GS-13. We were working on a project together. He was an IT "planner." And he was trying to leverage one of the cyber contractors by waving a CISSP badge. The guy clearly had 0 technical background. He had an okay physical security background i.e. TEMPEST. But 0 knowledge on DoD cyber policies or technical solutions.

But like it's been harped on before Sec+/CISSP/etc will definitely get your foot in the door, especially with a clearance.

 

[JonathanLegend]

 

 

This is basically where I'm at except with a Business Administration degree which doesn't mean **** when finding a job

. I did do a marketing Web Development intern tho. Been out of college for just about 2.5 years now

I just started classes this week for Net+. I'm gonna do that, Sec+ and then CCNA instead.  I talked to a few people who recommended CCNA. 

 

[and1play5]

Got my ccna, Linux+ & network+ recently, they def build the ground skills and knowledge for those higher level certs, currently working on ccna sec & sec+(all wgu)

 

[capital sb]

Got my ccna, Linux+ & network+ recently, they def build the ground skills and knowledge for those higher level certs, currently working on ccna sec & sec+(all wgu)

@Dathbgboy  I think you should do WGU.

@and1play5  how are you liking WGU?

 

[dathbgboy]

@Dathbgboy
 I think you should do WGU.

@and1play5
 how are you liking WGU?

Forgot about WGU, how many have gotten their degrees from there on here and did it help? I just started looking into the GMAT study materials and looking into universities in my city. I'm tempted by WGU because of price but worried about the connections and things like that when it comes to networking for a gig. Anybody have any testimonials about the school and afterwards I'd appreciate the input.

 

[capital sb]

Forgot about WGU, how many have gotten their degrees from there on here and did it help? I just started looking into the GMAT study materials and looking into universities in my city. I'm tempted by WGU because of price but worried about the connections and things like that when it comes to networking for a gig. Anybody have any testimonials about the school and afterwards I'd appreciate the input.

WGU is perfect, because all you are doing is obtaining certs. As you see and1 has 3 certs already, and will be obtaining many more.

WGU is the best for obtaining a degree and certs at the same time.

Here is the techexams WGU thread:

http://www.techexams.net/forums/job...ty-questions-answers-threads-related-wgu.html

 

[fantastic4our]

CCNA guys, if you have some online study materials you're willing to share I've finally started actually studying after pushing it off for so long job will reimburse the cost

 

[luckyluchiano]

WGU is perfect, because all you are doing is obtaining certs. As you see and1 has 3 certs already, and will be obtaining many more.
WGU is the best for obtaining a degree and certs at the same time.

Here is the techexams WGU thread:

http://www.techexams.net/forums/job...ty-questions-answers-threads-related-wgu.html

So WGU each class is set up where the end of the Class you test for a Cert and then after finishing all the classes you have a degree? Thats actually dope from an undergrad level, for a Masters it sounds solid if you were changing career fields.

 

[datznasty]

I was going to mess with WGU but they don't have an Informatics MS. Looking at Boston University, Drexel, St Johns, Grand Canyon now instead. Boston University is probably the best of all of those (ones that have told me that barring anything crazy they'll accept me). I been hella procrastinating getting my LOR's though

 

[dathbgboy]

WGU is perfect, because all you are doing is obtaining certs. As you see and1 has 3 certs already, and will be obtaining many more.
WGU is the best for obtaining a degree and certs at the same time.

Here is the techexams WGU thread:

http://www.techexams.net/forums/job...ty-questions-answers-threads-related-wgu.html

So WGU each class is set up where the end of the Class you test for a Cert and then after finishing all the classes you have a degree? Thats actually dope from an undergrad level, for a Masters it sounds solid if you were changing career fields.

Wait, that's how it works? I see from the requirements for the M.S. in Information Technology Management that I have to have a cert since I don't have a B.S. in an IT related field or experience in it.

Doesn't really line up w/ my career focus so I'll have to see how I can make it work. The structure, cost, and lack of standardized tests for admission is appealing though.

 

[Stormblessed]

I was going to mess with WGU but they don't have an Informatics MS. Looking at Boston University, Drexel, St Johns, Grand Canyon now instead. Boston University is probably the best of all of those (ones that have told me that barring anything crazy they'll accept me). I been hella procrastinating getting my LOR's though

I graduated from St.John's and I didn't feel like their cyber security program was that good but I'm not sure about informatics. Most of their IT programs are rather new.

 

[halftime]

Hey fellas. So my original plan a few years ago was to graduate with a CS degree but unfortunately life happened, so I had to change majors and cut back on schooling. Now I'm graduating with a degree unrelated to IT so I'm interested in the cert route.

I was interested in networking specifically, so if anyone can help direct me to any certs it materials to get my on the right path and also how to go about jumping into the field fresh. All help is appreciated.

 

[spiderjericho]

First, start out with Network+. This will give you basic fundamentals. Then Security+. Then CCNA.

They just announced an update to CCNA so knocking out the other two will give Cisco Press time to drop the official cert guides. There are some updates like SDN, network analytics, greater emphasis on IPv6, etc. So I'd definitely hold off.

Or head straight for CCNA and knock it out before the current exam expires.

If you're trying to get a DoD job, then Sec+ satisfies the 8570 and CCNA would satisfy the CE.

However, if you don't have an IT background. I'd just knock out Net+>Sec+>CCNA then figure out what you want to specialize in like general network admin, voice, security, etc. And then move up to the professional level cert.

Grab GNS3 or find packet tracer to practice CCNA concepts. There are professor messer videos and other resources on the web you can watch.

 

[4318michaeljohnson4318]

Any software testers ?

 

[capital sb]

Any software testers ?

I do testing, we don't have a testing team.

 

[Biggsy]

I just finished with a BS in CpE and to provide more options I'm looking to get a couple certs under my belt. I just started studying for the CCENT and will follow up with a CCNA in both routing and security. (Security first). Does Security+ and CCNA security hold the same weight? Don't want to waste my time but from research I see most places prefer Cisco

 

[datznasty]

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[omgitswes]

Probably starting grad school within the year now. Anyone have any experiences with any online programs for MS IS or MS IA? I'm currently in the infosec field right now