RE: Getting In

[scott () infosectraining org]

Your best bet is try gaining experience with your current company. Most Information Security departments are more 
willing to hire from within than from outside. 

Most Security Professionals have a varied background. Most of the ones I have met have a background in System 
Administration, some are Network professional and a few have been software developers.  I will say the best ones have a 
little bit of experience in all areas of Information Technology.

Scott Davis
Instructor  
Network Perimeter Security
www.infosectraining.org

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike West [mailto:mwest67 () ntlworld com]
> Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2003 4:29 AM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Getting In
>
>
> Guys
>
> I know you have probably been asked this question many times but here goes.
>
> I am currently a security enthusiast and employed as a software developer
> for a large Telco company however I would like to get into the security
> field but I am finding it a very tight market to get into.
>
> How would be the best way to make a start in the Security field. As I have
> found that most company's will not look at your CV unless you have had 2
> years proffesional experience/certification and you can't get a
> certification until you have the experience etc.
>
> Thanks in advance
> Mike
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