How to start Successful Information Security Career

It is a one of the most asked question by the seekers , who want to start their career in Information Security.



So the first thing is to get a good Education:

Information Security is an advanced discipline that mean you should ideally be good at some other area of computer technology before entering it. This is not required, but it is common and it’s ideal. 
The main areas that infosec people come from are
  1. System Administration
  2. Networking
  3. Development
So the basic knowledge that you should know or work on are ;
1. Networking
2. System Administrator
3. Programming

Networking : Networking contains  knowledge TCP/IP , switching, routing, protocols etc.
System Administrator : It contain knowledge of system like Linux and Windows , Active Directories,
                                      etc.
Programming: Having good knowledge of concepts, object orientation basics and scripting.

Talking about certifications courses that can also provide basic knowledge to get start who don't have any previous experience are:
  • Security+
  • CEH
  • CCNA



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