What to study after A+

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Hi guys, still waiting on my books to be re-delivered from amazon after they sent me an empty package.A colleague that works with my mum, He's in the IT department was saying that after I do the A+ it would be a good idea to study Security + before the N+.

Would you guys agree that studying Security+ after the A+ is a smart way to go?

Thanks for any help.

 

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I'd say that N+ was the better one to go for next. It covers the fundamentals of networking.

Security+ depends on a knowledge of networking in part.

Harry.

 

Do you have a couple of years experience securing networks? Because that's CompTIA's recommendation. Although I believe their estimate to be a little over-the-top, you should have at least a *little* real-world experience with securing a network before pursuing Security+. Therefore, like Harry, I also think you should pursue Network+.

 

I just passed my A+, and I've started studying for the N+, like "hbroomhall" said in a previous post, Security+ covers securing a network. It would be good idea to go for the N+ as it covers networking fundamentals.

 

Thanks guy's, Will do the N+ after the A+. I have some experience with networks but only in a personal sense of building one at my home. Will do A+ followed by N+ then Security+

Appreciate the help guys.

 

Network+

 

I would even consider Server+ over Security+ as a lot of positions (even entry level) require basic AD/Server 2003 knowledge. I may be wrong, but I'm not sure how much Security+ will help anyone with employment or how well known the certification is on the whole.

 

The natural next progression should be Server+ and then N+, as the server cert would give you a basic to intermediate knowledge on active directory infrastructure, DNS and DHCP etc.

 

That could tick a few boxes that seem to be lacking in my job search.

 

I wouldn't let an entry-level tech on a server... and that's how most businesses think as well.