what courses to take

[ilyas001]

hi guys i want to become a cyber security guy one day i started learning networking and how to use kali linux 2.0 but not i need a long term objectif what of this certifications is a good start for me in the field i plane to start with ethical hacking what road should i take  ? https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/

[Skiiwee29]

Just now, ilyas001 said:

hi guys i want to become a cyber security guy one day i started learning networking and how to use kali linux 2.0 but not i need a long term objectif what of this certifications is a good start for me in the field i plane to start with ethical hacking what road should i take  ? https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/

Cyber security you will want to take as many cisco security classes as you can. Learn the ASA's which are the most common security firewall device deployed. You can also learn about Juniper's and Dell Sonicwalls as they are common security devices as well. 

[vgfan1995]

You should try the CompTIA Network+ certification first. This is an entry certification that gives you the fundamental but still deep information about networking of many systems. At least after passing this certification, you will have the general ideas of how networking works. Additionally, since you want to be a cyber security guy, CompTIA also offers the Security+. Again, the certifications from CompTIA are for professional technicians who want to get into the IT world and they are the largest provider vendor-neutral IT certifications.

 

You can learn more about their certifications at this link: https://certification.comptia.org/certifications

 

P/S: I'm not advertising their certifications, just these are for people who want to start their IT career or understand the basic of computer, networking, and security before studying for the harder one like the Cisco CCNA or the Microsoft MCSA.

[ilyas001]

9 hours ago, vgfan1995 said:

You should try the CompTIA Network+ certification first. This is an entry certification that gives you the fundamental but still deep information about networking of many systems. At least after passing this certification, you will have the general ideas of how networking works. Additionally, since you want to be a cyber security guy, CompTIA also offers the Security+. Again, the certifications from CompTIA are for professional technicians who want to get into the IT world and they are the largest provider vendor-neutral IT certifications.

 

You can learn more about their certifications at this link: https://certification.comptia.org/certifications

 

P/S: I'm not advertising their certifications, just these are for people who want to start their IT career or understand the basic of computer, networking, and security before studying for the harder one like the Cisco CCNA or the Microsoft MCSA.

thanks men i'm already on them i try to pass the a+ first is it a good investment ? what i'm thinking is to pass only networking and security + and only learn a+ but i'm no gonna pass the test because it's expenssive for me to pass both the hardware and software when i can pass security and networking instead and then with a+ knowledge and security and networking + certifictions i would search work in our telecom's industry near me until pass the hacking test is it a good idea ? 

[Lurick]

4 minutes ago, ilyas001 said:

thanks men i'm already on them i try to pass the a+ first is it a good investment ? what i'm thinking is to pass only networking and security + and only learn a+ but i'm no gonna pass the test because it's expenssive for me to pass both the hardware and software when i can pass security and networking instead and then with a+ knowledge and security and networking + certifictions i would search work in our telecom's industry near me until pass the hacking test is it a good idea ? 

If you want to focus on security go for the Security+ and Networking+ first and skip the A+ all together since a lot of that doesn't deal with networking/security. After that start to focus on getting your CCNA in Routing and Switching followed by your CCNA in Security or vice versa, although I would recommend R&S first to give you a base foundation. Search on Amazon for books dealing with Cisco's ASA appliance, anything dealing with ASA version 8.4 and beyond is a good point of reference.

[Lurick]

Some good books to look at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0983660727/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0983660751/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1587143070/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1497391903/

[ilyas001]

@Lurick thanks mate well look i read that my country have only ccna level 1 2 3 4  that's one of the problems i have to deal with here well my friend is it the ccna's you were taking about ? 

[ilyas001]

@Lurick thanks mate well look i read that my country have only ccna level 1 2 3 4  that's one of the problems i have to deal with here well my friend is it the ccna's you were taking about ? 

[Lurick]

2 minutes ago, ilyas001 said:

@Lurick thanks mate well look i read that my country have only ccna level 1 2 3 4  that's one of the problems i have to deal with here well my friend is it the ccna's you were taking about ? 

So for the CCNA level there is the option to break it up into two parts making things a little easier or take it as one big exam. But there aren't any levels as far as I've ever heard of unless they do it differently elsewhere but I've never seen/heard of them doing that, or perhaps you're referring to like the CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, and then CCIE levels of the different exams which they do have.

[ilyas001]

it says this Module 1: Basics of networks
Module 2: Basics Routers and Routing
3 modules: Basics of switching and Intermediate Routing
Module 4: WAN Technology

this is what they say i should be learning is it what you were talking about ? 

here is the whole website but in french http://www.ecole-winner.com/cisco.php you can translate 

[Lurick]

29 minutes ago, ilyas001 said:

it says this Module 1: Basics of networks
Module 2: Basics Routers and Routing
3 modules: Basics of switching and Intermediate Routing
Module 4: WAN Technology

this is what they say i should be learning is it what you were talking about ? 

here is the whole website but in french http://www.ecole-winner.com/cisco.php you can translate 

Ah! So that's how the exam is broken up in terms of major topics. So Basics of Networks would be things like subnetting, static routing, etc. WAN Technology would be like PPP, Serial, etc. It's all on the single CCNA exam though, or split between Modules 1/2 and 3/4 if you take it in the two separate parts, or at least I think that's how they split it up, it's been forever since I took my CCNA.

[ilyas001]

os so that i can concentrat  and start working a learn and finish with networking + security + keep learning about how to use kali linux i pass my ccna then i think what to do next right ?  like taking my ecss witch is not in my country in the first place so i should think how to do it anyway i will keep learning then pass my certification once possible any other advice or plus in the plane 

[Lurick]

9 minutes ago, ilyas001 said:

os so that i can concentrat  and start working a learn and finish with networking + security + keep learning about how to use kali linux i pass my ccna then i think what to do next right ?  like taking my ecss witch is not in my country in the first place so i should think how to do it anyway i will keep learning then pass my certification once possible any other advice or plus in the plane 

After your CCNA would be the CCNP level certifications which I believe the Security track has 4 and I know the Route and Switch CCNP has 3 exams.

Security:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications/professional/ccnp-security.html

[ilyas001]

Just now, Lurick said:

After your CCNA would be the CCNP level certifications which I believe the Security track has 4 and I know the Route and Switch CCNP has 3 exams.

Security:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications/professional/ccnp-security.html

but what's the diffrence between security in cisco and comptia it should be the same level no ? 

[Lurick]

Just now, ilyas001 said:

but what's the diffrence between security in cisco and comptia it should be the same level no ? 

CompTia security+ is the basics and some introduction with very vendor neutral setup and there isn't anything beyond the Security +. The CCNA Security however focuses on theory and configuration of a firewall and other IDS/IPS devices and goes deeper than just the Security +, going above that to the CCNP level and you focus lots more in depth on topics before and begin to broaden your scope a little bit and getting into troubleshooting and other aspects. Finally you get to the CCIE level where you have a written exam which grills you like crazy on in depth theory and troubleshooting then the lab where you have devices to actually configure in a period of time along with troubleshooting and other topics.

[ilyas001]

Just now, Lurick said:

CompTia security+ is the basics and some introduction with very vendor neutral setup and there isn't anything beyond the Security +. The CCNA Security however focuses on theory and configuration of a firewall and other IDS/IPS devices and goes deeper than just the Security +, going above that to the CCNP level and you focus lots more in depth on topics before and begin to broaden your scope a little bit and getting into troubleshooting and other aspects. Finally you get to the CCIE level where you have a written exam which grills you like crazy on in depth theory and troubleshooting then the lab where you have devices to actually configure in a period of time along with troubleshooting and other topics.

ahh ok so i will follow your advice one day after the ccna and the ccnp i should contact you again thanks mate 

[Lurick]

Just now, ilyas001 said:

ahh ok so i will follow your advice one day after the ccna and the ccnp i should contact you again thanks mate 

Oh yah definitely, always glad to help, and if you have any questions feel free to PM me.

[Lurick]

I did forget to mention but when you start to get into the CCNA Security I would suggest looking on Ebay or something for a couple ASA 5505's which can be had for around $100/each and allow you to practice real commands on a real device.

[ilyas001]

Just now, Lurick said:

I did forget to mention but when you start to get into the CCNA Security I would suggest looking on Ebay or something for a couple ASA 5505's which can be had for around $100/each and allow you to practice real commands on a real device.

can't afford it i will find a way like i always do hhhhh