IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[Mirin4rmfar]

Let's get it CCSP .


Cloud Security Certification | CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional | (ISC)²

I give myself by christmas!

 

[Renkz]

Yep, studied for two months.. And passed the csa.

Jayendra's Blog
Whizlabs practice test
And an aws udemy or cloudguru

And you should be good to go.

I got the cloudguru on udemy, but didn't know but the other two
So, which one did you complete and what have you have done with that cert?

 

[Mirin4rmfar]

I got the cloudguru on udemy, but didn't know but the other two
So, which one did you complete and what have you have done with that cert?

I am getting recruiters contact me through LinkedIn but the clients want a lot more experience. I also only went for it because Cloud is hot and I took tons of cloud training at work so I might as well show I have knowledge of cloud by getting the aws in case I ever get laid off. I took the Cissp 2 months before that, my goal is to get in cyber security. I am all about stacking up my resume so when the right opportunity I like come along I can jump on it.

Just applied for an internal position where I can use both..hope it comes through.

 

[Bgreat]

Where did you guys find your entry level jobs at?

 

[satam55]

power shell is the truth.

Wanna make a new mailbox? New-Mailbox
A new group? New-Adgroup
You wanna return an AD account? Get-User

Power shell be having a nikka feel like

Brehs is Powershell hard to use? I passed a basic command line class years ago like in '08 or '09

 

[JayStarwind]

I got a entry level Associate Security Engineer Position, it's my first full time IT job and I'm starting over 40, I'm proud I accomplished something.

Gonna get some experience under my belt and hopefully work upwards.

The good thing is that this is directly related to cyber-security field which is what I wanted to get into.

Money is little but I'm not complaining, I'm moving to Fort Lauder-dale soon to get closer to the job.

It's IDS/IPS monitoring position, it's gonna be boring but I'm glad to get in.

Congrats bruh. What kind of education/credentials do you have? I live in Lauderdale and most security jobs down here want 2+ years of experience plus a Bachelors.

 

[Scott Larock]

Congrats bruh. What kind of education/credentials do you have? I live in Lauderdale and most security jobs down here want 2+ years of experience plus a Bachelors.

little, it's a entry level position, I just monitor IP traffic and determine good or bad traffic.

I have a certificate from McFatter Technical Center and an old Associate Degree.

 

[Ice_MF_Mike]

Didn’t see this reply

Tbh my field of security is more malware analysis and the CISSP isn’t really suited to the role

I think from a managerial aspect it’s probably better, but no one in my circle or higher ups have it and jobs in looking at don’t ask for it - that kinda made my decision. All really programmers, malware nerds

Work will give me training next year and I’ve done all the SANS ones I’ve wanted to do, so probably will do a lil boot camp or so

CISSP is still the most relevant cert for pretty much any security job. I agree its content is management focused. but the cert will help you get a job which is really the goal of a cert. its not meant to teach you about specific areas. Im surprised jobs you are looking at dont ask for it. Pretty much every security role i see asks for it.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Brehs is Powershell hard to use? I passed a basic command line class years ago like in '08 or '09

No it's not hard to use and if you have some programming or CLI experience it's even easier. Like the post you quoted said, powershell is the truth. Like I said if you work in a Windows environment, you really should be learning and using it on a daily basis.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Where did you guys find your entry level jobs at?

Everywhere. Indeed, Dice, GlassDoor, company sites, etc. Where ever jobs are posted.

 

[StretfordRed]

CISSP is still the most relevant cert for pretty much any security job. I agree its content is management focused. but the cert will help you get a job which is really the goal of a cert. its not meant to teach you about specific areas. Im surprised jobs you are looking at dont ask for it. Pretty much every security role i see asks for it.

I can't say it has been required for any role I have gone for or am thinking of going for.

Here's an example of the 3 biggest technology companies in the world, none of them require CISSP and these are the job roles I am talking about:

Malware Researcher

Search Jobs - Google Careers

(Apple)
Senior Cyber Security Analyst Job In Any - Apple, Inc. - Energy - Oil / Gas Career

 

[Henryflo1]

got a couple phone interviews this week. any tips or advice

 

[IVS]

Went on the interview at 9am, and had the offer by 1am. A brutha just got blessed with an offer from a university.Just short of a hunnid. By 35 I should have crossed the threshold. That's 3 years to go. Hell possibly sooner with a certain percentage raise. And i get to finish school for free luckily

Some college, no cert gang.

 

[IVS]

Anyone took any of the aws exams?

My homie just passed his first one. He and his coworkers at Amazon swear by this website for studying and passing:
ACloudGuru

 

[Bgreat]

got a couple phone interviews this week. any tips or advice

do not be typing on the computer.. just have your resume in front of you