Jason Aepli ⋅ Walnut Creek, CA Northrop Grumman ⋅ 8 years experience

Hi Otilio,

I am not a cybersecurity professional, but I worked with quite a few and agree with James that the CISSP is not looked at as an entry level certification. CompTIA Security+ is the entry level certification for working on government projects so that's what I would get first. If you're looking to break into the cybersecurity field I'd recommend my former employer, Booz Allen Hamilton, as a great way to get in. They're focused primarily on government projects (Defense is their largest business accounting for >80% of their revenue) and love to hire veterans with cybersecurity knowledge to work on these projects.

Best,
Jason Aepli

Otilio Nunez Vargas ⋅ Ewa Beach, HI U.S. Navy, Petty Officer First Class ⋅ 20 years served

Aloha Mr. Moreno; very good guidance as far as the CompTIA Sec+. I completed the course sometime ago but due to my military assignment at the time, I was unable to take the certification test. I will make an effort to get it completed as soon as possible. Thanks for your very valuable response.
Otilio

James Moreno ⋅ Austin, TX IBM ⋅ 25 years experience

Hello Petty Officer First Class Vargas,
The CISSP is undoubtedly a highly sought after certification, but it is by no means an entry level cybersecurity certification. For an entry level cybersecurity position I think the CompTIA Security+ Certificate would be more appropriate and still very marketable.
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. Prepare to become Security+ certified by acquiring foundational IT security knowledge with this collection of courses from Skillsoft.
This is the best certification for entry-level cybersecurity job roles.
Recommended experience is to have CompTIA Network+ and 2 years of experience in IT administration with a security focus.
Certification Exam - SY0-501: CompTIA Security+