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Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

bigbmxc — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:02:41 GMT

I was checking a few previous posts and some mention that it requires some knowledge from CompTIA Security+ and the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate from Coursera.

If that's the case, what parts from those Certificate Objectives should I learn/focus on?

I have for the record the CompTIA ITF+ & A+ Certifications and this is my first time going for a Certificate from ISC2. I'm also pursuing the Network+ Certification.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

Early_Adopter — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:27:32 GMT

Security+ is the 900 pound gorilla because lots of advertisers of jobs ask for it. So it holds its value amongst the upstairs, though I believe Google’s offering has a discount.

Before CC you might consider IBMs offering which is partially based on CC.

Consider test Center access before you sign up and see how long you have.

Microsoft, AWS, VWMware and google are the technologies most in the west use train on these.

Lastly if you can get a hands on job in IT it’s better than all the paper tigers we see roaring above, which you should think of as add ons.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

bigbmxc — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 06:52:22 GMT

Thanks for the detailed explanation, I see it's best to look at what the Security+ (SY0-601) has to offer. I do want to pursue the Security+ Exam as well in the future.

I do see on IBM's website a lot of resources after typing in "Cybersecurity" is there a specific source from IBM I should be looking at?

I currently work as a Help Desk/Network Technician, but not too much on cybersecurity.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

Early_Adopter — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 07:26:53 GMT

Here’s the ibm cert it’s the freeest there is being really free. At time of writing.

https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/ibm-isc2-cybersecurity-specialist

Sec+ is the one to have of the bunch, and google gets you a discount.

does the company you work for have a securty function - get som mentoring, hand there - if it’s not possible start looking at the companies and jobs you like - automate daily searches and count for you skills qualifications to help steer you. As you’ve a job in IT unless you work on a remote island should be possible inside of a year.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

Leandave — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:53:20 GMT

I'd recommend https://www.ibm.com/training/badge/cloud-computing-fundamentals.

I know for a FACT information in this course is ON the CC exam. (it's a shame I completed it AFTER I passed the CC exam)

I'd also recommend https://www.ibm.com/training/badge/cybersecurity-fundamentals.

I'm 33% through with this one and so far not too much exam related material but gives more perspective of the industry which is important

Most of all both are free and you get a fun badge/cert with it so there's that which is nice.

GL on your CC studying and passing.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

bigbmxc — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:12:29 GMT

Thank you very much! It's great that these are able to provide more assistance and be able to understand better.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

Steve-Wilme — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:23:51 GMT

It's mainly recruiters that use the certificates as a filter to screen out candidates. A hiring manager often won't care so much and is recruiting for potential, attitude and the ability to pick things up quickly. So try to focus on securing a position rather than getting a lot of certifications at your own expanse. Often employers will pay for the exams early on in your career and/or allow you a little time to study them.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

Leandave — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:36:38 GMT

*IF* you can get a job at a company and one that is willing to develop you. It's kinda brutal out there for people trying to find a job. I know I've been looking for 16 months.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

Steve-Wilme — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:33:09 GMT

I'm aware, I graduated into the 1990 recession and many employers cancelled all graduate recruitment that year. It took 2 years and 170+ applications to find a suitable starting position. The learning from it was that you get good at applying for roles and securing interviews, if nothing else.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

Early_Adopter — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:28:17 GMT

Steve’s right. Sometimes they’re like Buses… and early nineties - yeek. I left school looked at how it was stacked and joined the Army. That worked quite well for me, but only financially after I joined Civvy Strasse.

Re: Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

Steve-Wilme — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:49:42 GMT

One technique that you could use is to write a standard covering letter explaining how you are likely to match in terms of skills, experience and qualifications the sort of positions you'll be applying for. Then you analyse each job ad and you select the relevant bullet points. Once you secure an interview you have useful feedback that you did something right in that application.

The thing about a good covering letter is that it shows a) you have carefully read the job posting and tried to understand the role that you're applying for b) that you're not speculatively sending in resumes for just anything at all and are more serious than that and c) that you can actually understand a customers requirements and can sell yourself. Hiring managers love a good covering letter as they don't have to trawl through long CVs trying to figure out if you meet enough of the requirements of the role, because you've told them the answer off the bat.