CompTIA

Also, What steps should I take after that? I figured the CompTIA Server+ and a computer forensics course would be helpful

Lookup the certs from the Kali Linux developers, Offensive Security... Those make a much more specific skill visible...

>>52468316
Thank you, I'll look into it. I run on Ubuntu now but is it worth running Kali to mess around with or just should I wait until I'm more seasoned in the field? Is it worth messing with?

>>52467907

CEH is a popular entry level certification for penetration testing. Comptia Security+ is more theoretical.

You will also need to learn programming if you're serious about getting into the field. I recommend having C, Assembly and Python on your "to-learn-list".

>>52468495
Just run it off of a USB or through a VM.
That's what I'm doing, anyway.

>>52470302
also, if you intend to be a skriddie before doing any big-time stuff you CAN pass on programming "4 real" and rely on basic bash and python for automation

it's not recommended to stay that way for too long tho as you will hit roadblocks eventually

If you have the money, aim for the OSCP PWK. It's specifically aimed at pen testing and you are given access to a lab environment where you can practice on 50 different machines.

I've taken both the CEH and the Sec+ and can attest at the shittiness of those certs. Yes, they will get you through HR, but the content within both of those tests is an absolute joke. It really is a money grab from CompTIA and EC-Council.

>>52467907
https://danielmiessler.com/blog/build-successful-infosec-career/'

this guide is great, listen to it

Here are all the answers. Look up which exam you're going to do and just memorise a VCE file, it's what everyone does anyway. http://www.examcollection.com/

Don't pay for anything there, just login with http://bugmenot.com/ , download a VCE and get yourself a cracked VCE reader.

The system is broken. Everyone cheats, and those that don't only fool themselves thinking they're better.

>>52467907
For entry level:
>Security+
>CEH

Start looking for contracting jobs and once you get enough experience apply for full time gigs.

Then, from here its all up to you. I recommend OSCP, CISSP, CCNA Security. You'll be very valuable candidate with these certs as it is very demanding.

>>52472178
thanks for this

>>52473008
>get yourself a cracked VCE reader.

Cant find one, wtf is going on, there's only one for android and i have a dumbphone

>>52473008
SAUCE ON VCE READER

old vce readers can't read newest databases