Overall Course Study Plan/Goals

This is a syllabus of my own design process that includes a combination of the following specialisation:

• Computer Systems & Networking Specialisation

• Network Security Specialisation

• Wireless Network Specialisation

• Data/Telecommunications specialisation

• Technical/Electronic Security specialisation

Academic Courses:

Master of Computer and Network Security

 Or BSc in Cyber Security

  Or BSc in Internetworking and Security

   Or Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Certificate III in Telecommunications

Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling

Certificate III in Telecommunications DRT

Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (Digital)

Certificate IV in Telecommunication Network Engineering

Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Certification Courses:

CompTIA

  - A+ (Essentials & IT Technician)

  - Network+

  - Linux+ Powered by LPI

  - Security+

  - Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

Microsoft

  - MCSA: Windows 7

  - MCSA: Windows 10

  - MCSA: Linux® on Azure

  - MCSA: Windows Server 2012

  - MCSA: Windows Server 2016

  - MCSE: Mobility

  - MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

Cisco

   - CCNA: Routing & Switching, Wireless, Security

   - CCNP: Routing & Switching, Wireless, Security

CWNP

   - Certified Wireless Technology Specialist (CWTS)

   - Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

   - Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)

   - Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP)

   - Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)

Offensive Security

   - Wireless Professional (OSWP)

   - Certified Professional (OSCP)

   - Exploitation Expert (OSEE)

   - Web Expert (OSWE)

   - Certified Expert (OSCE)

EC-Council

   - Network Security Administrator (ENSA)

   - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

   - Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)

(ISC)2

   - Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

   - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

   - Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP)

GIAC

   - Penetration Tester (GPEN)

   - Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)

   - Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

   - Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)

   - Security Expert (GSE)

Miscellaneous/Independent Coursework/Training:

SecurityTube

 Completed coursework:

  - Wi-Fi Security Expert

  - Metasploit Framework Expert

  - Python Scripting Expert

  - Linux Assembly Expert (x32/x64)

  - Linux Forensics

  - Powershell for Pentesters

  - USB Forensics and Pentesting

  - Android Security and Exploitation

  - Javascript for Pentesters

  - Exploiting Simple Buffer Overflows on Win32

  - Offensive Internet of Things (IoT) Exploitation

 On-going coursework:

  - Web Application Pentesting

  - Network Pentesting

Strategic Security

  - Network Penetration Testing

  - Advance Network Penetration Testing

  - Web Application Penetration Testing

  - Malware Analysis

  - Python for Security Professionals

  - Linux for Security Professionals

  - Exploit Development

Hackingdojo courses

Concise courses

eLearnSecurity courses

  - Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPT)

  - Certified Web Application Penetration Tester (eWAPT) 

  - Network Defense Professional (eNDP)

  - Web Defense Professional (eWDP)

SourceFire

  - Snort Certified Professional v5 (SnortCP)

  - Sourcefire Certified Administrator v5 (SFCA)

  - Sourcefire Certified Professional v5 (SFCP)

Linux Foundation

  - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

  - Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)

Wireshark Certified Network Analyst

Solarwinds Certified Professional (SCP)

VMware 

  - VMware Certified Professional 5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV)

SecureNinja Advanced Cyber Warrior Courses

  - Cyber Intelligence Training

  - Cyber Counterintelligence

  - Advanced Offensive Hacking and Penetration Testing

  - Hands-on IPv6 Implementation

  - Red Team Hacking

CREST

  - Practitioner Security Analyst

  - Registered Penetration Tester

  - Certified Web Application

  - Certified Infrastructure Testers

  - Certified Network Intrusion Analyst

7Safe

  - CSTA – Infrastructure Penetration Testing

  - CSTP – Web Application Penetration Testing

  - CWSA – Wireless Network Security

  - CAST – Web Application Testing

SANS Training

  - SEC501 - Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise Defender

  - SEC502: Perimeter Protection In-Depth – GCFW

  - SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth – GCIA

  - SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling – GCIH

  - SEC 505: Securing Wnidows and Resisting Malware

  - SEC 506:  Securing Linux/Unix

  - SANS Security 507 – Auditing Networks, Perimeters and Systems

  - SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking – GPEN

  - SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

  - SEC 617: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses

  - SEC660: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploits, and Ethical Hacking – GXPN

  - MGT414: SANS +S Training Program for the CISSP Certification Exam – GISP

  - SEC 531: Windows Command-Line Kung Fu In-Depth for Info Sec Pros

  - SEC 580: Metasploit Kung-Fu Pentesting

InfoSec Institute

  - SEC – 204 Intrusion Prevention Training

CNet Training

  - Certified Data Centre Technician Professional (CDCTP) Program

  - Certified Network Cabling Installer Advanced (CNCI Adv) Program

ASIS

  - Certified Protection Professional

  - Physical Security Professional

Security Technician Certification

  - Certified Security Technician                    

  - Advanced Security Technician 

  - Master Security Technician 

Specialisation

Network Security Specialisation:

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner

CCNP: Security

Offensive Security Certified Professional

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker

(ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional

GIAC Security Expert (GSE)

Sourcefire Certified Administrator v5 (SFCA)

Sourcefire Certified Professional v5 (SFCP)

MCSE: Windows Server Infrastructure

Wireless Network Specialisation:

Certified Wireless Network Expert

SecurityTube Wi-Fi Security Expert

Offensive Security Wireless Professional

CCNP: Wireless

CWSA: Wireless Network Security

Computer Systems / Networking Specialisation:

CompTIA A+ (Essentials & IT Technician)

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI

Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)

MCSA: Windows 7 / 8 / 10

VMware Certified Professional 5 - Desktop (VCP5-DT)

Wireshark Certified Network Analyst

CCNP: Routing & Switching

MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure

Data/Telecommunications specialisation:

CNet Training Certified Data Centre Technician Professional (CDCTP) Program

CNet Certified Network Cabling Installer Advanced (CNCI Adv) Program

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (Digital)

Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering

Digital Reception Technology specialisation:

Certificate III in Telecommunications DRT

Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks

Technical/Electronic Security specialisation:

Certificate II in Technical Security

STC: Advanced Security Technician 

STC: Master Security Technician 

ASIS: Physical Security Professional

(Associated Articles)

Certification Roadmap/Stages/Progression

Study Plan – 2013

Study Plan – 2014

Study Plan – 2015