RE: Security Certifications

[Ognen Duzlevski <maketo () sdf lonestar org>]

On Fri, 11 Mar 2005, Steve Fletcher wrote:

> Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:30:42 -0600
> From: Steve Fletcher <safletcher () insightbb com>
> To: 'Mike B' <mbieltz2 () verizon net>, security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: RE: Security Certifications
>
> I'm not sure what anyone else will say regarding this, but personally, I
> don't see how the Security+ cert could hurt.  The best part is that it's a
> lifetime cert, so once you pass the test, you never have to renew it.  So,
> as a first step, I think it's great.
>
> Does having this cert make you a security expert?  No.  But, is it a good
> place to start working on certifications?  Sure.
>
> The SANS GIAC certs look pretty good, too, depending on what you want to do.
> General network certs are good, too, to help with basic networking concepts
> (Network+, CCNA, etc.)

Hi, at the price of $2700/certification (GIAC), it sure is getting 
expensive to become certified. That's a basic problem for the field IMHO, 
you need to be well off to become a member.

Ognen