I have looked over DA PAM 600-25 for guidance. What certification would you recommend pursuing ?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:53:56 -0500

Currently Security+ certified. I have plans on possibly going Warrant or either 25D in the future.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2021 11:46 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:46:23 -0500

Following.

CCNA is definitley one i would consider going after. Also CEH

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 1:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:14:31 -0500

If you're wondering what to go for to be competitive just open up the 25D application and look at the required and recommended certs. When you meet those, open the 600-25 and career map for 25D and go for those

Response by Maj William W. 'Bill' Price made Feb 5 at 2021 7:51 AM

Maj William W. 'Bill' Price — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:51:22 -0500

SSG Private RallyPoint Member Here are two O'Reilly reference books that I recommend:
1) TCP/IP Network Administration by Craig Hunt
2) Practical UNIX and Internet Security by Simson Garfinkel, Gene Spafford, and Alan Schwartz.
Both will dovetail nicely with your Security+ and SFAB assignment (should you be selected). Costs associated with obtaining different certs may be covered under the GI Bill (be sure to ask). Any certifications from Cisco will likely require re-up after 3 years (at least that's how they've been in the past). If I had to do it all over again, I'd give some serious thought to the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) credential. Check it out here: https://www.offensive-security.com/

Response by Wayne Soares made Feb 5 at 2021 8:17 PM

Wayne Soares — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:17:18 -0500

Thanks for the question Edward