What exactly is it you are trying to accomplish?Originally Posted by drakoth777
Could you guys order these certifications from best/worst in terms of quality
I'm planning on taking most of these, but since they're really expensive, I wanted to see which certs you guys would recommend
Network + Certification
A+ Certification
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) -- I've heard this one is a joke.
Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS)
Security Certified Program (SCP)
Security + Certification
Offensive-Security 101 (OffSec 101)
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)
EC-Council Licensed Penetration Test (LPT)
Cisco Certification
Electrical Engineering course on circuits, capacitors, etc.
Windows/Linux Professional Certification
What exactly is it you are trying to accomplish?
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Looks like a huge student loan bill.
Of course, if you really wanted to have some fun, go to Wal-Mart late at night and ask the greeter if they could help you find trashbags, roll of carpet, rope, quicklime, clorox and a shovel. See if they give you any strange looks. --Streaker69
I didn't even see CCNA on your list which in my opinion is critical if you want to do any network work.
That would probably be part of that cisco certification at the bottom of the list.
Of course, if you really wanted to have some fun, go to Wal-Mart late at night and ask the greeter if they could help you find trashbags, roll of carpet, rope, quicklime, clorox and a shovel. See if they give you any strange looks. --Streaker69
Ahh... I didnt see thatThat would probably be part of that cisco certification at the bottom of the list.
I want to be a pentester, so which courses would u rate as critical?
IMO, experience is more important than any cert.
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That's absolutely true - but when you're looking for a job managers want to see certificates..........
Don't eat yellow snow :rolleyes:
I may be way of base here but my experience is this: I will be graduating from college in about a year and 1/2 with a bachelors degree which is infosec/computer science related. I also have 15 years experience working in a extremely high tech field of pro audio which is all computers and networking and other hardware stuff. I am currently looking for a job in the IT field so that I can be home more with my wife and kid. Anyway what I have found is that there is not much chance of jumping into a "pentesters" job right away. At a minimum you would need 5 years of network admin experience plus a college degree before most places will even consider you. I'm just being realistic because I've been looking a lot lately. A lot of companies would rather start people out low level and then hire up inside the company. Also many companies will pay for your certs once you are hired. I'm not trying to dash your dreams but I just want you to here it from someone who's currently looking for a job. I will probably have to start out at a smaller salary than I make now but at least I will be doing what I love and maybe get to be home more.
P.S. (shameless plug for myself here) If anyone on the forum has any job recommendations or open positions for me please shot me a PM
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