Are there other certifications to know for before taking CC?

[bigbmxc]

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.

[Early_Adopter]

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.

[bigbmxc]

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. 

[Early_Adopter]

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.

[Leandave]

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. 

[bigbmxc]

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

[Steve-Wilme]

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.

[Leandave]

*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.

[Steve-Wilme]

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.

[Early_Adopter]

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.