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I'm considering getting into the cyber security field but would like to know where I can get certified by studying online and attaining a certificate that is recognized in South Africa

I have some previous experience in Linux and freeBSD, bash, python and studied A+ years ago

Is CompTIA Security+ the route to go and if so are their certifications recognized in South Africa?
 
solantis said:
I'm considering getting into the cyber security field but would like to know where I can get certified by studying online and attaining a certificate that is recognized in South Africa

I have some previous experience in Linux and freeBSD, bash, python and studied A+ years ago

Is CompTIA Security+ the route to go and if so are their certifications recognized in South Africa?
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The course is recognised. It has been offered in SA through Torque-IT for many years now. I don't know how esteemed it is. I believe it is the starting point only - similar to Network+ for networking.
 
I nearly pivoted my career into security a few years ago. At the time I got to know our external auditor and he advised at the time to look at CISSP.

www.isc2.org

CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional | ISC2

Gain the CISSP certification with ISC2 to demonstrate your expertise in cybersecurity leadership, implementation & management. Advance your career today!
www.isc2.org www.isc2.org


EDIT: disclaimer that was a few years ago, I know the security channels on ZAtech are very active. Perhaps post there. https://zatech.co.za/ Do some capture the flags?
 
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s0lar said:
I nearly pivoted my career into security a few years ago. At the time I got to know our external auditor and he advised at the time to look at CISSP.

www.isc2.org

CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional | ISC2

Gain the CISSP certification with ISC2 to demonstrate your expertise in cybersecurity leadership, implementation & management. Advance your career today!
www.isc2.org www.isc2.org


EDIT: disclaimer that was a few years ago, I know the security channels on ZAtech are very active. Perhaps post there. https://zatech.co.za/ Do some capture the flags?
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Most guys getting hired have a CISSP.

But most people in the cyber security field have no sense of humour.
 
Pentest+ would be CompTIA's next offering if you're going to go into the assessment/red-team space.

if you're more into defense or devsecops, security architecture etc it may be worth considering ISC2 stuff like CISSP, and/or ISACA's offerings.
 
r00igev@@r said:
Most guys getting hired have a CISSP.

But most people in the cyber security field have no sense of humour.
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Glorified auditors. I dropped R10k on my CISM training materials. Read the first 10 pages and realised was just a glorified auditor and about as dry as theoretical accountancy. Meh. Literally paid my school fees.
 
I have S+, Cysa+, CASP (and A+, N+) and what a waste of time and money it all was...I almost ponied up to do the CISSP but basically I would be wasting my time..Im too old it seems to get a chance now in this field...(50yrs)..
(I also dont put too much weight and interest on CompTIA courses...you also need to renew every three years_

Dont spend a fortune on doing these courses through colleges either...just search for the text books and do a few labs and you will be fine...

Anyway..There were interesting parts...and some real, real boring parts too!
:laugh:
 
mojoman said:
I have S+, Cysa+, CASP (and A+, N+) and what a waste of time and money it all was...I almost ponied up to do the CISSP but basically I would be wasting my time..Im too old it seems to get a chance now in this field...(50yrs)..
(I also dont put too much weight and interest on CompTIA courses...you also need to renew every three years_

Dont spend a fortune on doing these courses through colleges either...just search for the text books and do a few labs and you will be fine...

Anyway..There were interesting parts...and some real, real boring parts too!
:laugh:
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so basically none of these fancy courses teach you practical things on how to implement security , just a alot of hot air theory ?
 
Doesn't CISSP have a requirement for 5 years full time security work experience? So not really something you can really do to get your foot in the door.

What about OSCP - does anyone have a view on how that is regarded?
 
InvisibleJim said:
Doesn't CISSP have a requirement for 5 years full time security work experience? So not really something you can really do to get your foot in the door.

What about OSCP - does anyone have a view on how that is regarded?
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Not sure about CISSP but I do know CEH have 3 years requirement as they require your CV and other security certs before giving you the CEH cert.
 
OSCP seems to be a good (industry standard) option for general pentesting, blue/red teaming.
 
moms said:
Not sure about CISSP but I do know CEH have 3 years requirement as they require your CV and other security certs before giving you the CEH cert.
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Personally I would only do the CEH for HR purposes...You can find the courseware online... In my opinion its on par with S+..just costs twice as much but its all HR seems to know and ask for..However ECC does also offer a practical pentest cert I think...You can do the CEH without experience...ECC then expects you to pay a kak load for their courseware to kind of bridge your knowledge...Or if you have experience you can just enrol for the exam...

You can become an associate with CISSP if you dont have the required 5 years experience...You will then need to show experienced gained as you go along. Or remain an associate.

My advice would be google about and see what the jobs require...
We pay in US $ for these exams and it aint cheap...
(NB those comptia certs requires renewing every 3 years...And if you dont have a degree it seems to be a waste of time as well...?)
 
If you going for S+ just make 100% sure your training provider is a legit registered COMPTIA training provider and the exam is the COMPTIA exam

COMPTIA is an international certification. Not just valid in RSA.

Learning with COMPTIA A+,N+ or S+ certification, doesnt end after certification, as we know technology and threats change all the time in IT. So its the beginning of life long learning... ;)
 
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