mofedamijo:


Its very lucrative honestly. Very very lucrative, however, try to know networking before proceeding (network from scratch to advanced implementation) That will help you greatly.

The journey to Cyber-security is tough, boring and technical. You have to love it to finish the courses.

arthurwillia:


Omo but it won’t be one time payment na abi

Hassanmaye:

You scared me

Ovo200:


Are you into cyber security

Dim08:

Not at all.

Your certification determines your fee but generally Nigerian partners' fee are quite higher. Luckily for me I got a company outside the country who's footing the bill for me. I'm more like an IT BA trainee

Ovo200:
After reading this post yesterday
https://www.nairaland.com/6716644/plight-hnd-holders-nigerian-labor

I'm an HND holder(animal production) and planning to dive into the IT world (cyber security) but after reading the article yesterday I'm beginning to have doubts about whether to go for cyber security or a top-up degree.

Pls all advise are welcome

Ovo200:
After reading this post yesterday
https://www.nairaland.com/6716644/plight-hnd-holders-nigerian-labor

I'm an HND holder(animal production) and planning to dive into the IT world (cyber security) but after reading the article yesterday I'm beginning to have doubts about whether to go for cyber security or a top-up degree.

Pls all advise are welcome

Sonnobax15:
Guy,you are not far from the truth also..But what's the essence of studying a practical course without being subjected to the necessary practicals that the the students need...I don't know about universities but
the polytechnic which I attended was and is still a huge failure in terms of practicals... Imagine jam-packing over 100 students in a practical lab that requires only 50 students

How we go take feel comfortable? And lost of the lectures handling the courses Don't even know what they are doing..Na wa oh...No be say I dey carry talk but na wetin I see and pass through I yan..

Nascimento:


Hello. I work in cybersecurity.
I came from a bioscience background. I also have a background in web application development.
One thing I will tell you is this: Cybersecurity is a combination of various IT skills - from Networking, to application development to server management et al. You must know and understand the basics, and the underlying technologies and processes in Information Technology.

With that said, I'll advise you to get trainings and certification on the following:
1. Networking (Network+, CCNA etc). Not just to read book o. Go to centres that can teach you hands on skills in networking, how a SIEM works and the likes.
2. Learn how to program. Learn to be proficient in Python, intermediate skill in C++, Java and Web development (because you cannot hack a 3. web application without understanding how to build one) and may be some mobile development (If you want to go into mobile app pentesting).
4. Have a deep understanding of system administration.
5. Then take the CEH. But I prefer eJPT by Elearnsecurity because their exams is practical, you must hack to answer any of the 20 questions.
6. Take Security+ to understand how to secure your information assets.

Just as a note too, cybersecurity is not just about hacking, there is compliance aspect to it too. Like ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System), TOGAF, ITSMS etc.

Your HND is enough. Just show you competence in the things i mentioned above, and you will excel.
Good health to you.

mofedamijo:


Its very lucrative honestly. Very very lucrative, however, try to know networking before proceeding (network from scratch to advanced implementation) That will help you greatly.

The journey to Cyber-security is tough, boring and technical. You have to love it to finish the courses.

Hahjascho:
OK thanks...by networking what r u trying to emphasise?

Amuluonyenaego:
FTC after 3 years of waiting.
Go learn programming with that money and thank me later.

mofedamijo:
I have been recruiting for several organisations, especially American companies. But I will tell you for free, all mu clients are demanding at least a bachelors degree to be able to work in the United States.

Even if you have 8years experience in any of the I.T sectors, you're automatically screened out if you don't have a degree.

I am presently recruiting for Backend Developer, U.S based only, and a bachelors degree is a most.

You can study for cyber security, while also doing a part-time degree. But trust me, nobody wants to hire someone without B.sc anymore, except handy man jobs.

Don't let anyone deceive you, 97% of American companies now require a bachelors degree for I.T jobs, I am not talking of freelance jobs, I mean permanent staff positions.

Mind you, Cyber security requires certifications, this certifications are quite expensive.

I am a recruiter, and I am speaking from experience.

P.S, I am not based in Nigeria.
Shallom

Tallino25:
Guy go for a cyber security it's the best for you
I too want to move into that IT course,but I am yet to find a recommended physical/online training platform to learn the course specifically
Can I get recommendations from anyone? Especially recommendations online or physically around my area, I stay at abia

mofedamijo:


An ideal cyber security professional most possess knowledge in system architectures, system administration, operating systems, networking, virtualization software, and other major components of IT systems. A comprehensive understanding of systems architecture allows you to have a big picture view to see where possible vulnerabilities lie, and how to potentially protect all access points from attacks. The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for this broad range of knowledge, but having the certification doesn’t verify your ability to apply the knowledge.

You should have an understanding of configuration and management of firewalls, network load balancers, network routers and switches, and network architectures. Networking and virtualization technologies are critical for how businesses operate. With the advent of cloud computing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), accessed through web browsers, demands an intricate understanding of security on this level.

Nascimento:


Hello. I work in cybersecurity.
I came from a bioscience background. I also have a background in web application development.
One thing I will tell you is this: Cybersecurity is a combination of various IT skills - from Networking, to application development to server management et al. You must know and understand the basics, and the underlying technologies and processes in Information Technology.

With that said, I'll advise you to get trainings and certification on the following:
1. Networking (Network+, CCNA etc). Not just to read book o. Go to centres that can teach you hands on skills in networking, how a SIEM works and the likes.
2. Learn how to program. Learn to be proficient in Python, intermediate skill in C++, Java and Web development (because you cannot hack a 3. web application without understanding how to build one) and may be some mobile development (If you want to go into mobile app pentesting).
4. Have a deep understanding of system administration.
5. Then take the CEH. But I prefer eJPT by Elearnsecurity because their exams is practical, you must hack to answer any of the 20 questions.
6. Take Security+ to understand how to secure your information assets.

Just as a note too, cybersecurity is not just about hacking, there is compliance aspect to it too. Like ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System), TOGAF, ITSMS etc.

Your HND is enough. Just show you competence in the things i mentioned above, and you will excel.
Good health to you.

erubati:

That's tons of money o
Aptech charges 195k for CCNA and 190k for N+.the certification exam is about 125-130k
Java programming is about 640k,I don't know ow much python is and cyber security na 600k.

Ovo200:




Thanks, I appreciate
Where did you learn cyber security( which institutions)?

If you check the image you will see the CompTIA n+ and s+ what do you think?

erubati:

That's tons of money o
Aptech charges 195k for CCNA and 190k for N+.the certification exam is about 125-130k
Java programming is about 640k,I don't know ow much python is and cyber security na 600k.

Ovo200:
After reading this post yesterday
https://www.nairaland.com/6716644/plight-hnd-holders-nigerian-labor

I'm an HND holder(animal production) and planning to dive into the IT world (cyber security) but after reading the article yesterday I'm beginning to have doubts about whether to go for cyber security or a top-up degree.

Pls all advise are welcome

MyphoneandI:
If you’re interested I can walk you through becoming a certified Cybersecurity analyst for free.

This will take months of intensive training but it is an entry role and you’d get a certification needed to land a good job for free.

Quote this message if you are serious.

Ovo200:



Interested

Nascimento:


Hello. I work in cybersecurity.
I came from a bioscience background. I also have a background in web application development.
One thing I will tell you is this: Cybersecurity is a combination of various IT skills - from Networking, to application development to the server management et al. You must know and understand the basics, and the underlying technologies and processes in Information Technology.


With that said, I'll advise you to get trainings and certification on the following:
1. Networking (Network+, CCNA etc). Not just to read book o. Go to centres that can teach you hands on skills in networking, how a SIEM works and the likes.
2. Learn how to program. Learn to be proficient in Python, intermediate skill in C++, Java and Web development (because you cannot hack a 3. web application without understanding how to build one) and may be some mobile development (If you want to go into mobile app pentesting).
4. Have a deep understanding of system administration.
5. Then take the CEH. But I prefer eJPT by Elearnsecurity because their exams is practical, you must hack to answer any of the 20 questions.
6. Take Security+ to understand how to secure your information assets.

Just as a note too, cybersecurity is not just about hacking, there is compliance aspect to it too. Like ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System), TOGAF, ITSMS etc.

Your HND is enough. Just show you competence in the things i mentioned above, and you will excel.
Good health to you.

sulaak:


Cybersecurity or Cloud computing is a no brainer. Every electronic gadget will need to be secured and only well-trained security experts will have the capability to deliver this service.