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Looking for best certifications in cyber security to choose from

steven897 — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:12:32 GMT

Hello folks, I am looking for some great cyber security certifications to choose from so that I can kick start my career in this domain.

Re: Looking for best certifications in cyber security to choose from

Until_then — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:39:04 GMT

What do you mean by best?

Comparing certs is comparing apples to oranges. If you're technical, then get something like a CSSLP. If you like management, CISSP and CAP are great.

"Best" depends on your personal needs.

Re: Looking for best certifications in cyber security to choose from

Until_then — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:46:35 GMT

I just want to add also that if you're starting and want to get into cybersecurity, you should get your Sec+ to start things off. You can then build off of that because Sec+ is like an overview of just about everything cybersec related.

I'm kinda new to this field too. After attaining my Sec+, I got my CAP because I enjoy RMF and the admin/management side of cybersecurity.

Re: Looking for best certifications in cyber security to choose from

csjohnng — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:59:11 GMT

Depending on your background and career aspiration.

it's difficult to suggest if we don't know what are you looking at.

Re: Looking for best certifications in cyber security to choose from

AndreaMoore — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:45:14 GMT

Here was an article that was posted recently on the topic of people getting into the industry ("pursuers"):

Cybersecurity professionals to newcomers: Focus on vendor-neutral certifications

https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/95676-cybersecurity-professionals-to-newcomers-focus-on-vendor-neutral-certifications

Re: Looking for best certifications in cyber security to choose from

bmuzhanje — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:34:26 GMT

Its a two sided coin.

Either you go very technical (OSCP is a good one) or the managerial route (CISSP/CISM).

Re: Looking for best certifications in cyber security to choose from

steven897 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:15:36 GMT

Thanks for replying, I have one site that is recommended from my college end, can you please have a look at it?

Re: Looking for best certifications in cyber security to choose from

RRoach — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:25:56 GMT

Noticed post. When pursuing a certification it makes sense to pick a certification based on your current experience or slightly above that will help move into the next position. Don't focus on vendor/vendor neutral.

Example 1: You work for a company and use XYZ technology/software. Your company has a contract for technology/software licensing/support. In some cases it includes access to the product training/certification program.

Example 2: You work for a company and "sell" XYZ technology/software. Your company most likely has access to the training/certification program in order for support staff to maintain "certified/approved" vendor status (e.g. CISCO, checkpoint, Microsoft).

Example 3: You work for a company doing desktop/helpdesk support. After a few years of experience you pursue vendor neutral certification (e.g. A+, Sec+) in addition to completing online (cyber courses) to help get into the next position.

Example 4: You are in school or military and have limited IT experience and pursue vendor neutral certification (e.g. A+, Sec+) in addition to completing online (cyber courses) to help get into an entry level position.

Example 5: You work for a company doing various IT/Security tasks functions. After 5 years of experience you think you understand a lot of topics and decide to pursue vendor neutral certification (e.g. CISSP)