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RE: Seeking views on importance of certification
From: "Ed Spencer" <espencer () usa net>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 10:17:29 -0900
With most certification you'll find a number of years pass before they are recognized readily by the HR departments at most companies and it really 'catches on'. I found this to be true of the A+ certification when it was originally introduced in the early 90's. It was 3-4 years before anyone ever asked me if I had the certification at all. Having already surpassed the intial hurdle of getting a degree, certification is a good road to start down to increase your chances of meeting a 'hiring criteria checklist' used by many HR departments. With your desire to move into the security area I'd start with Security+. Even though it's a new certification and unlikely to appear as a 'requirement' for a job, it will give you a good start on security certification by providing an introduction to the types of questions you'll experience on other tests. From there I'd look at SSCP (https://www.isc2.org/cgi/content.cgi?category=20), the CISSP's lesser cousin also offered by ISC2. If you don't have the requisite experience for this certification I'd consider vendor specific certification like Microsoft's MCSA:Security (http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/security/windows2000.asp) as well as other vendor-neutral certification like RSA's SCNP/SCNA (http://www.securitycertified.net/) or GIAC's GSE (http://www.giac.org/). Depending on the direction you want to head within the security field I'd also consider persuing programming, operating system, forensic, or policy experience/classes/certification. Remember that most security positions have a broad experience requirement and by exposing yourself to as much security related material as possible (http://infosecuritymag.techtarget.com/articles/august01/columns_logoff.shtm l). Good luck in your persuit of a security career. Ed Spencer MCSE/MCT/MCP/CNA/A+/Network+/Security+ University of Alaska Fairbanks. -----Original Message----- From: Chintan J. Shah [mailto:chintan () gnvfc com] Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 11:24 PM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Seeking views on importance of certification Dear All, Hi, I'm having B.E. computer degree and also holding CCNA certification and currently working in Netowrking as Network engineer. I'm having 2.5+ years of expereince. Currently, I'm purusing for preparation of CompuTIA Security+ Certification as I want to make my career in Network Security. As I'm not eligible for exam lik CISSP , I thought first take security+ Certification to enter in to market... I'm seeking the you all views of Security+ Certification , especially in Indian how much benefit i could get through this certification.. However, I'm having exposure on some security tool like Nmap, NFR and also on Snort, IPtables firewalll etc..... Looking forward to views of you all security guys.... Thanks in advance ,,, -- With regards, Chintan Shah --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free trial: Astaro Security Linux -- firewall with Spam/Virus Protection Protect your network with the comprehensive security solution that integrates six applications for ease of use and lower TCO. Firewall - Virus protection - Spam protection - URL blocking - VPN - Wireless security. Download 30-day evaluation at: http://www.astaro.com/php/contact/securityfocus.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- Seeking views on importance of certification Chintan J. Shah (Feb 16)
- RE: Seeking views on importance of certification Ed Spencer (Feb 16)
- Re: Seeking views on importance of certification Steve (Feb 17)
- Re: Seeking views on importance of certification Irwan Hadi (Feb 17)
- RE: Seeking views on importance of certification Aditya, ALD [Aditya Lalit Deshmukh] (Feb 17)
- RE: Seeking views on importance of certification Ed Spencer (Feb 16)