Hey, I just started learning CompTia A+ (helpdesk certification) out of the book by Mike Meyers from amazon.

So, I am studying A+ (helpdesk) at moment trying to get certified. And hopefully land a Help desk job. Then I plan on getting more certifications in: Networking, and then Cybersecurity.

Anyone get any of these certs? I heard you can go from Help desk> networking > cybersecurity > sys admin. And the pay starts getting good at cybersecurity like 60+ dollars.

How good are these certifications? Please advise

The network+, linux+, Security+, CySA+, and Pentest+ are all useful certs.

A+ is a good start.

Yes, you can go from help desk to network, cybersecurity, or sys admin.

These certs are a really good start to get into these industries.

Taking a job as help desk for 6 to 12 months is a very good way to get into a security role. It's how a lot of people do it.

A few other certs to look at are OSCP and/or PJPT, or eJPT if you want to do pentests, and BTL1 is you want to do SOC or detections.


https://certifications.tcm-sec.com/pjpt/ - intro level

https://security.ine.com/certifications/ejpt-certification/ - intro level

https://www.offsec.com/courses/pen-200/ - difficult, don't start here.

https://www.securityblue.team/why-btl1/ - intro level

I'm in a rush or I'd add more information. Feel free to ask questions and I can answer them when I get back.

*edit*

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This post was edited by x_h on Apr 24 2024 05:37am

Agreed.

Honestly, they may be considered entry level certifications, but they still hold value. Personally, I am A+, network+, security+, cloud+, project+, itil v4 foundations (good cert), lpi Linux essentials, and HDI support center team lead certified. All those show you are able to do IT professionally at a high level.

Also, I would consider maybe looking at Jason Dion or Professor Messer for some of the other comptia certifications as well as A+.

A+ is a great start. That's all I needed to land a Help Desk job but times have changed a bit. It heavily depends on the area but entry to mid level IT sector is kind of going through a rough patch so you may need to network for an opening. My area is having trouble with people saying they have the CompTIA Trifecta(with no professional experience) that are struggling to land any jobs even in entry level Help Desk, but I didn't ask how their interview skills were. Just remember presenting yourself professionally and showing you have an open mind to learning will go a long way in interviews since most if not all are customer service focused

This post was edited by MrSK on Apr 24 2024 01:27pm