Well that sort of sums up what i thought. No Response. Have been doing some digging while on this site and it seems there are lots of different routes to take. Will have to do more research. I am after a more hands on course so want to avoid doing the CEH as i have heard this is a "tool monkeys course" Am not knocking the CEH as i have not done it. But i want to be able to understand how to doing something without tools as from what i understand there not always available.

I am at current as mentioned studying for MS EA. On someone's advise on a different forum I have started to look at python and using it. Could anyone else give me any pointers?

Hi

While in the Forces I was helping to trail and develop the British Bowman system. This covered networking and windows OS's along with open source software and some security stuff including cryptography and encryption. Since leave 2 years ago I have been studying and working in a support environment. I have completed my CCNA and SEC+. I am currently studying for my Enterprise admin for server 2008 and once this has been boxed off my Linux plus. I also have picked up learning Python again. Though not at an advanced level. From what I have read from a chap on a different forum understanding the platform you are to attack/test is the first step. To that end I am studying like mad and won’t be looking at taking any steps toward pen testing quals till early next year. But in a way I am as having a good understanding is the first step.   

Hey dude,

Don't worry about it. I have always had the attitude if you don't know ask someone that does. You guys on here know your stuff. So thought would ask. Have been looking at the elearn security and want to be at a standard where I can do the course and learn loads while not been overwhelmed. So think my plan is going to be finish my EA and Linux plus. which will give me a good base to work upwards. Once these are done, am hoping by March next year then do the elearning course. At this point think a breather will be needed for a couple of months. Then Aim to tackle the OSCP.