RE: Security+

[Lachlan McGill <Lachlan.McGill () au logical com>]

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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