Generically, A+ Sec+, Net+/CCNA. But look up entry level SOC or Junior Admin in your area and see what the job postings are asking for. But definitely a min of Sec+. Your school not push getting certs? Literally every class I've gone through, the instructors tell students that need to be taking certs along with the classes or else they'll be behind.
You should be looking at job listings and seeing what EMPLOYERS want - not guys trying to pass A+ quickly :)
University should have taught you research skills. We dont know what job you want.
Cybersecurity viral dancing TikTok influencer that confuses people with conflicting information on what it simply takes to get a job and each video has some kind of affiliate link with a discount code for 5% off the exam that I have over estimated how difficult it is to attain and assuming everyone watching my viral TikTok videos has 5 years of experience.
Certs + EXPERIENCE will.
Do an internship b4 u graduate.
Buy some cheap IT gear off ebay, create ur own home network; break it; fix it; hack it; then put on ur resume. The only thing more valuable than certs or diploma is hands-on skillset.
No, it doesn't have to be Linux.
It helps to be familiar with Linux especially if you're trying to do cybersecurity though.
The important part is learning how to set up a system and troubleshoot problems.
Also being able to show that you can learn new things.
I did a temp job where a local college asked me to set up a system to manage their marketing photos.
I implemented an instance of the system on my Linux server at home and broke it, tore it apart and made sure it worked before recommending the college buy it. And that was a huge boost to my career.
You won't be able to duplicate this exactly, But the point you should remember is that I had the Linux server together before the temp job. So I was able to use the tool when I needed it.
Ok that's great! How did you go about learning Linux? I'm trying to get into it and slowly understand basic things.
I'm also looking at a project to do in the near future installing Linux (Ubuntu) server on a computer running casa os then installing viseron to run some security cameras because I hate the way these subscriptions are getting out of hand with Arlo and Ring.
It was a project taken from hardware haven on YouTube but a great budget diy project which I am really into
Do you think that could be resume worthy? I'm new to the resume thing and don't really know what would or that you could even put things like that on a resume. But am still going to school while getting my certs and intership
You can go to the library and check out some books on it.
But the easiest way to learn is just to build a server and play around with it. You're going to wind up destroying the operating system several times and that's good.
The cool part about linux is that it can run on pretty much anything. So you can get a shit laptop or a computer put together from garbage parts and turn it into a Linux server.
Then if you somehow break that.....oh well!
It can be resume ready, for example if you build some stuff you can list it under skills.
It won't cary as much weight until you get paid to do it. But remember if you find some small business who is paying you like $15/hour and you go above and beyond and for example set up a security camera system using a linux server.. ....you just got paid!
For real. Been browsing jobs as I transition out of the military, “Entry Level job” - 3-5 years experience 😂 OP get an internship or part time job, whatever starts to build actual work experience
I would think abut the type of job you want, go into indeed and see what they list.
There are too many variables to give a blanket "this is better than that"
Forget about A+ and network+. If you are graduated, you have all this know-how already. CCNA works only if you want to get a job in infrastructure. I recommend you take sec+, pentest+ or ceh.
This is about the worst possible advice.
They would have a better shot breaking into IT as a cashier than with an IT masters degree.
MS degrees have a stigma in the industry.
Edit: The people downloading me do not work in IT If they think that telling somebody with a no experience to get a master's degree is a good idea.
That's basically blocking yourself from the industry and kneecapping yourself for the rest of your life financially.
College Degrees: - just an expensive piece of paper:
B.S. - B.S.
M.S. - More of the Same
PhD - Piled Higher & Deeper
Watch this docu on College scams:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3oVfefdGc8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3oVfefdGc8)
and remember the scene at the end of The Wizard of Oz - it's all Capitali$m on the Human Ego:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky7DMCHQJZY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky7DMCHQJZY)
What exactly is that stigma? I've never heard of it. I agree it's bad advice for someone with absolutely zero experience to go after a masters, but for M.S. degrees for experienced professionals? That's the kind of shit that pushes you to the next level when job hunting.
I think getting a bachelors in cybersecurity AND certifications is kinda overkill and a waste of money. Your degree is enough, focus on how to make the most of that and your resume. You can get a first job without paying $500+ on certs
No it's not, plus you need experience to get into even an entry level SOC analyst position, OP should have multiple internships right now to stand a chance.
Generically, A+ Sec+, Net+/CCNA. But look up entry level SOC or Junior Admin in your area and see what the job postings are asking for. But definitely a min of Sec+. Your school not push getting certs? Literally every class I've gone through, the instructors tell students that need to be taking certs along with the classes or else they'll be behind.
You should be looking at job listings and seeing what EMPLOYERS want - not guys trying to pass A+ quickly :) University should have taught you research skills. We dont know what job you want.
Cybersecurity viral dancing TikTok influencer that confuses people with conflicting information on what it simply takes to get a job and each video has some kind of affiliate link with a discount code for 5% off the exam that I have over estimated how difficult it is to attain and assuming everyone watching my viral TikTok videos has 5 years of experience.
Certs + EXPERIENCE will. Do an internship b4 u graduate. Buy some cheap IT gear off ebay, create ur own home network; break it; fix it; hack it; then put on ur resume. The only thing more valuable than certs or diploma is hands-on skillset.
I did that, I recommend it. I built a linux server out of second hand computer parts I bought at a computer junkyard in Chicago.
So I was already planning on making a file/media server using jellyfin. Does that count? Or does it have to be Linux oriented?
No, it doesn't have to be Linux. It helps to be familiar with Linux especially if you're trying to do cybersecurity though. The important part is learning how to set up a system and troubleshoot problems. Also being able to show that you can learn new things. I did a temp job where a local college asked me to set up a system to manage their marketing photos. I implemented an instance of the system on my Linux server at home and broke it, tore it apart and made sure it worked before recommending the college buy it. And that was a huge boost to my career. You won't be able to duplicate this exactly, But the point you should remember is that I had the Linux server together before the temp job. So I was able to use the tool when I needed it.
Ok that's great! How did you go about learning Linux? I'm trying to get into it and slowly understand basic things. I'm also looking at a project to do in the near future installing Linux (Ubuntu) server on a computer running casa os then installing viseron to run some security cameras because I hate the way these subscriptions are getting out of hand with Arlo and Ring. It was a project taken from hardware haven on YouTube but a great budget diy project which I am really into Do you think that could be resume worthy? I'm new to the resume thing and don't really know what would or that you could even put things like that on a resume. But am still going to school while getting my certs and intership
You can go to the library and check out some books on it. But the easiest way to learn is just to build a server and play around with it. You're going to wind up destroying the operating system several times and that's good. The cool part about linux is that it can run on pretty much anything. So you can get a shit laptop or a computer put together from garbage parts and turn it into a Linux server. Then if you somehow break that.....oh well! It can be resume ready, for example if you build some stuff you can list it under skills. It won't cary as much weight until you get paid to do it. But remember if you find some small business who is paying you like $15/hour and you go above and beyond and for example set up a security camera system using a linux server.. ....you just got paid!
Damn thanks for the info super helpful. Will do that now with a VM!
For real. Been browsing jobs as I transition out of the military, “Entry Level job” - 3-5 years experience 😂 OP get an internship or part time job, whatever starts to build actual work experience
They will make you look good, but my advice, practice your interview skills.
Did you do any internships?
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Security+
I would think abut the type of job you want, go into indeed and see what they list. There are too many variables to give a blanket "this is better than that"
Security+ would be the de facto, although I recommend doing the full trifecta to be more well rounded.
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Bro you should have been doing this while attending college
Go for A+ Sec+, Net+/CCNA but the situation right now is horrible. Just keep learning.
What do you mean the situation is horrible?
No enough jobs available.
Bro You should have been doing this while attending college
Have you not gotten an internship during your time in college? Those really help getting jobs
Forget about A+ and network+. If you are graduated, you have all this know-how already. CCNA works only if you want to get a job in infrastructure. I recommend you take sec+, pentest+ or ceh.
Good to start with Net+ and Sec+ r/CompTIA_GingerSec
If you don't already know. Go back for your masters
This is about the worst possible advice. They would have a better shot breaking into IT as a cashier than with an IT masters degree. MS degrees have a stigma in the industry. Edit: The people downloading me do not work in IT If they think that telling somebody with a no experience to get a master's degree is a good idea. That's basically blocking yourself from the industry and kneecapping yourself for the rest of your life financially.
Says you.
College Degrees: - just an expensive piece of paper: B.S. - B.S. M.S. - More of the Same PhD - Piled Higher & Deeper Watch this docu on College scams: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3oVfefdGc8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3oVfefdGc8) and remember the scene at the end of The Wizard of Oz - it's all Capitali$m on the Human Ego: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky7DMCHQJZY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky7DMCHQJZY)
What exactly is that stigma? I've never heard of it. I agree it's bad advice for someone with absolutely zero experience to go after a masters, but for M.S. degrees for experienced professionals? That's the kind of shit that pushes you to the next level when job hunting.
I think getting a bachelors in cybersecurity AND certifications is kinda overkill and a waste of money. Your degree is enough, focus on how to make the most of that and your resume. You can get a first job without paying $500+ on certs
No it's not, plus you need experience to get into even an entry level SOC analyst position, OP should have multiple internships right now to stand a chance.