My main goal is to get in cyber security. I wanted get a cert in either CySA+ or CCNA Ops but don't know which one. Somebody told me that the CySA+ is mainly for government jobs and is taking CEH over. I want to eventually get a government job but I don't have a clearance, so my other option is a non government job. So, should I get a CySA+ or go with CCNA Cyber Ops? Thanks.
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What should I get: CySA+ or CCNA Cyber Ops?
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This should, I would say, depend on the job role you're trying to in and skill level.
The CCNA Cyber Ops is preparing to work entry level in a SecOps Center. This would be considered more associate level.
According to the https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst, the CySA+ is preparing for working in a security company related to penetration testing and monitoring. Their site indicates that this more of an intermediate skill beyond the knowledge of CompTIA Sec+.
If you do not have the knowledge level found in CompTIA Security+, you may want to start there before either of the two certifications that you've listed, then pursue the one according to skill set and desired job in cybersecurity you're seeking.
Cordially,
Ronnie Wong
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