Ethical Hacker(Entry Level)

-Computer Science Degree

– Take two exam test on the individual knowledge of a computer and and ability to take apart and rebuild PC

-500 hours of practical computer experience 

– CNAA qualification of foundation level of knowledge of networks , maintenance , installation. 

The first job that had grabbed my attention is working as an ethical hacker. Hacking is usually associated with a bad reputation but this job allows you to use hacking for good.  Ethical hacking is a field designed to see if you have the skills to break into computer systems. To become an entry level  one you must  get a computer science degree , I am cyber security major but could minor in computer science to achieve the first step.  The two exams require countless hours of studying and working on my hacking skills  , so I will look for a mentor to guide me along the lines of teaching me how to rebuild a PC. 500 hours of practical computer experience will take some time but if i’m going to be a hacker , I have to know what im doing . The final step is getting the CNAA qualification. Before taking the test , I would look up others how were there CNAA test and see what works best for me to pass them. 

Timeline 

  • BS Computer Science Degree , 4 years 
  • CNAA qualification , 1-2 years 

    CyberSecurity Analyst

  • Bachelorette Cybersecurity degree 
  • At least 1 year of work experience 
  • Possible CEH, ESCA

  A security analyst detects and prevents cyber threats to an organization. As a security analyst , I must find ways to protect my the company I work for and find any weaknesses in their systems.  To start off we have a cyber security degree , which I am on the road to getting. Then with 1 year of work experience that may be hard to get but in some of the articles I read, the employers may allow internships to be considered. Then we have certification that can help or resume. Certified ethical hacker(CEH) which if I was to get could open up two possible careers that I wanted to pursue. Then we have EC-Council Certified Security Analyst which I will try to get first If i decide to go into this field of work. 

Timeline

  • BS Cyber degree , 4 years
  • 1-5 years of work experience 
  • CEH exam,  4 hours 
  • ESCA , 12 hours

 Security Software Developer 

      -BS CyberSecurity Degree

      –  Background work in software development 

      -GSSP , ESCP

      – Take accredited courses 

         Security Software Developer designs security applications into software. The designer creates systems for malware , spyware, and viruses. Once again it requires a degree that I am already on the road to getting. With work with software development , I could show employers how created my own software or have a resume of previous work I’ve done. I can take online accredited courses to show off my skills and receive more knowledge on software development.  

The GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP) and EC-Council Certified Secure Programmer(ESCP) are not new to me and I would search up YouTube videos on how to prepare for them. 

      Timeline

  • BS Cyber degree , 4 years 
  • GSSP , 4-8 hours
  • ESCP , 10 hours