What are the best recommended certifications, outside of NET+/SEC+/A+ for signal soldiers to earn?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 May 2017 12:29:55 -0400

Response by SGT Edward Wilcox made May 19 at 2017 2:05 PM

SGT Edward Wilcox — Fri, 19 May 2017 14:05:33 -0400

The certs you mention are only the basics needed to be MOSQ'd. If you want to go beyond for professional and civilian career purposes, you should start with CCNP/CCNA, MTA/MSCA/MSCE. If you want to move into cyber-security, then I would suggest CCNS, CASP, CISSP.

DoD 8570.01-M is a good reference to start with.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2017 5:55 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 May 2017 05:55:34 -0400

The fiber optic 80k a year with that cert when you get out

Response by SPC John Lebiecki made May 24 at 2017 1:38 PM

SPC John Lebiecki — Wed, 24 May 2017 13:38:16 -0400

It really depends on where you want to go. Network? Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto Networks. (I hold a CCNA and am working on my CCNP.) Systems? MCSA/MCSE, Linux, ETC.

ITIL is a good one to start as it covers the processes in all of the IT Industry.

Bottomline, if you have the ones earned through CompTIA, its time to focus on vendor specific.

Response by SSG Kevin Warren made May 29 at 2017 12:45 PM

SSG Kevin Warren — Mon, 29 May 2017 12:45:55 -0400

Network+, Security+, CISSP and CISA

Response by PO2 Eric Bocker made Jun 23 at 2017 8:54 AM

PO2 Eric Bocker — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:54:42 -0400

Depending on what you are trying to do cyber sec. you should get your CCNA, CCNA Sec., CISSP, and learn servers as well and get your MCSA. If you are interested in becoming a white hat hacker I know 3,000+ companies hiring here in Tampa that are looking for veterans to get into the hacking field then I would suggest you getting your VMware cert. and CEH cert. to pair with the certifications mentioned above If you are in Tampa I can assist you in getting these certs and help you get ready for your transition. HMU if you have any questions [login to see] this is my direct line at my office.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2017 8:26 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:26:59 -0400

It really depends on the path that you would like to take. There are so many certifications and paths that you can follow. If networking is something that interest you, then Cisco Routing and Switching is great track to follow. With Cisco’s Routing and Switch you can go get a CCNA, CCNP and CCIE. Other tracks that Cisco offer include: Cyber Ops, Wireless, Security, Cloud, Collaboration, Network Design, Service Provider, Data Center, Industrial. Again, there are a number of ways you can go. You just have to find what you like and go after it.

Response by SSG Jeffrey Kayes made Jul 18 at 2017 2:55 PM

SSG Jeffrey Kayes — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:55:12 -0400

Cisco and Linux certs. You need linux on the outside.