re: Unexpected source of job growth for Trump - IT sector

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What would be the best way to break into cyber security? I'm new in the IT world (about 4 years) and have a degree in IS with a specialty in networking, however I haven't obtained any of my certifications yet. Cyber Security was always an interest of mine.

Do you have any idea what certs I should go for first?

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I'm currently a cybersecurity engineer/analyst. GCIH, CISSP, GCED, GCFA, and a few more besides.

To answer your question, before you move in to the realm of cybersecurity make sure you have a rock-solid understanding of networks and systems. You can't point out the abnormality if you don't understand what's normal. Sounds like you should be good to go on the networking side, just make sure you have that same grasp on the systems side.

As for certs, if you (or your job) can swing a SANS course, start there. It's not cheap though. GCIH is a good start. That or the GCED. If funding is an issue, start with Security+. It's an entry-level security cert, but will get you started. From there work towards a CISSP. More of a management cert, but it will get you past all the HR nazis since it's the cert-de-jour at the moment.

Stay away from the CEH unless you're going government. Absolutely garbage. If you want to go the pen-test route, GPEN from SANS or OSCP from Offensive Security are the ways to go.