Essential Skills for Landing Your First Cyber Security Job

Introduction

• Focus on building a strong foundation in coding and cybersecurity to land your dream tech job.
• The roadmap discussed can prepare you for an entry-level position in about 7 to 10 months with dedicated study and practice.

Building a Foundation in IT

• CompTIA A+: Start with foundational IT knowledge covering installing operating systems, solving PC issues, managing software, and more.
  • Duration: 1-2 months of study (3 to 5 hours daily).

Computer Networking

• Understand how data moves with OSI and TCP/IP models, common protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP), IP addressing, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Certifications:
  • CompTIA Network+: Covers general networking principles.
  • CCNA: In-depth Cisco network certification, more challenging.

Operating Systems

• Focus on Windows initially (file permissions, logs, user management), but must also learn Linux due to its prevalence in servers and security:
  • Duration: 1-2 months for each operating system.
  • Certifications: Consider CompTIA Linux+.

Coding

• Essential for cybersecurity; Python is recommended for its beginner friendliness and security applications.
• Learn bash and PowerShell for task automation.
• Resources: Tutorials on Python available on the channel.

Cyber Security Fundamentals

• Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+: Popular, often required.
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate: New but promising guided path.

Defensive Security

• Focus on detecting threats, analyzing logs, and securing networks (Blue teaming).
• Certifications:
  • Cisco Cyber Ops Associate
  • PSAA by TCM Security
  • PTL1 by Security Team Blue

Offensive Security

• Focus on testing systems for vulnerabilities and simulating hacks (Red teaming).
• Resources: Platforms like TryHackMe and Hack The Box.
• Certifications:
  • eJPT - Entry-level red team certification.
  • PJP from TCM Security
  • CompTIA PenTest+

Conclusion

• By following this roadmap and dedicating 3 to 5 hours daily, you can prepare for a cybersecurity job in 7 to 10 months.
• Pace varies, so taking more time if needed is normal.
• Ask questions in the comments for further guidance.

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