<i>THE</i> hands on training to take is OffSec's starting with the PWK training (and accompanying OSCP certification).<p><a href="https://www.offensive-security.com/information-security-training/penetration-testing-training-kali-linux/" rel="nofollow">https://www.offensive-security.com/information-security-trai...</a><p>Ran me something like $1,500 for the course and 90 days of lab time. Had a blast.<p>The CEH and Security+ certs are "hands off" certs. The CISSP is more oriented towards policy and higher-level stuff.<p>Obtaining the OSCP will make you immediately employable in at least a junior level position.
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