RE: security cert

["MeaCulpa" <meaculpa () punkass com>]

> Hello-
> I was wondering if there are any security certifications 
that are not 
> specific to any product/s. One that tests the general 
understanding of 
> the security concepts in general. Most of the certifications I have 
> heard of are more IT oriented. Any specifically for telecom??

For the general concepts four certifications come to my mind:

CISSP / SSCP (by isc(2))
TICSA (by trusecure)
Security+ (Comptia)
CIW Security pro (by CIW)

For in-depth technical certifications GIAC would be good.

Of the mentioned certifications I think highly of GIAC given the
practicals they have to make. It just gives that little edge over an MPC
exam. CISSP is lotsa theory and only MPC exam. However, they cover an
enormous amount of material, so it could be pretty ok. After I get two
GIAC certifications I will attend the CISSP exam as well...

Mea


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