THE hands on training to take is OffSec's starting with the PWK training (and accompanying OSCP certification). https://www.offensive-security.com/information-

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