RE: Security+

["Clement Dupuis" <cdupuis () cccure org>]

I totally agree that SANS has some of the best technical training on the
planet.

However this person is coming out of college and stricly getting into
the Security Market, the only SANS certification I could suggest would
be the GSEC.  Most of the other cert are very in depth and not for
newcomer to the field.

Clement

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lachlan McGill [mailto:Lachlan.McGill () au logical com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 4:10 PM
> To: 'Gedi'; security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: RE: Security+
>
>
> I suggest you look at something that does not require 
> industry experience but is very reputable like GIAC 
> certification. Go to www.giac.org. 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gedi [mailto:gediintheuk () yahoo co uk] 
> Sent: Tuesday, 7 January 2003 11:35 PM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: RE: Security+
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> In addition to Simons original question, I too am
> looking for security certs.
>
> I currently have a Cisco CCNA and am on the road to
> completing my degree in computers. However, due to 
> circumstances out of my control, I have never held a job in 
> the security industry. I am currently an engineer.
>
> I have however been heavily into computer security and 
> penetration since a for many many years, writting many papers 
> on securing UNIX, linux, networks, windows and general 
> telecomunications. I am now in a situation where I can change 
> my career into security and have been building this up 
> recently by taking the courses mentioned initially.
>
> I have looked into taking the certs mentioned i.e.
> CISSP, CISA, Security+ but all require proof of actual 
> experience in the industry. Is this experience in industry 
> mandatory? Its difficult to accept that you must have x 
> amount of years experience even though you may find the exams 
> are within your scope.
>
> If this is the case, does anyone know of any other
> recognised certs which do not require industrial
> experience.
>
> Thanks
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Simon Taplin [mailto:simont () lantic net]
> > Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 3:29 PM
> > To: Security-Basics
> > Subject: Security+
> >
> > Has anybody done/looked at CompTIA's Security+ cert.
> >
> > Is it a good cert to get because I eventually want
> > to get into security
> > but
> > at the moment I don't have the experience/cash to do
> > the SANS or CISSP
> > courses (plus the fact that SANS is offered in South
> > Africa)
> >
> > Simon
> >
> >
> > Quote of the day:
> > Systems Administration is the kind of job that
> > nobody notices if you're
> > doing it well. People only take notice of their
> > systems when they're not
> > working.
> > ---
>
>
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