Starting from scratch......
Hello everyone,
I've been a system/network Admin for about 12 years now was laid off 6 months ago, still out of work, and was at burn out and swore I would never go back to IT..........but here I am now, refreshed and ready to go again, but I would love to, need to, go down a different path - IT security, specifically FW's. I have basic knowledge of firewalls and administered ISA server for a couple of years so I do have some basic experience, but absolutely have no experience or have ever seen the Checkpoint interface or know anything about it.
From looking at Checkpoints website I would like to start with the CCSA route and would be so proud and relieved if I could obtain that certification (would be my first non MS cert!).
But I'm confused at what to start with. Should it be the CCSA NGX R65 or NGX & NSA??? Or do I start with VPN-1 (NGX R65), What's the difference?
Is Checkpoint a software based FW? or is it only installed on a Nokia platform?
They have an ATC that offers a 2 day course but what can I possibly learn in 2 days that would help me obtain the CCSA?
What's more important of course than the cert would be the training. should I buy the product and install it on a home pc? and what books or study guides would you consider? Is a home lab practical??? How did you guys do it?
Can anyone help out and guide me down this new and intimidating and exciting road??
Thanks!!!
I've been a system/network Admin for about 12 years now was laid off 6 months ago, still out of work, and was at burn out and swore I would never go back to IT..........but here I am now, refreshed and ready to go again, but I would love to, need to, go down a different path - IT security, specifically FW's. I have basic knowledge of firewalls and administered ISA server for a couple of years so I do have some basic experience, but absolutely have no experience or have ever seen the Checkpoint interface or know anything about it.
From looking at Checkpoints website I would like to start with the CCSA route and would be so proud and relieved if I could obtain that certification (would be my first non MS cert!).
But I'm confused at what to start with. Should it be the CCSA NGX R65 or NGX & NSA??? Or do I start with VPN-1 (NGX R65), What's the difference?
Is Checkpoint a software based FW? or is it only installed on a Nokia platform?
They have an ATC that offers a 2 day course but what can I possibly learn in 2 days that would help me obtain the CCSA?
What's more important of course than the cert would be the training. should I buy the product and install it on a home pc? and what books or study guides would you consider? Is a home lab practical??? How did you guys do it?
Can anyone help out and guide me down this new and intimidating and exciting road??
Thanks!!!
Keith Alabaster
Not ignored the question, just know nothing about Checkpoint - which I assume is the specific topic.
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Found my own solution, will attend CCNA training first before considering Checkpoint.
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Thanks for answering.