RE: Security+ Advice

[netethix () iprimus com au]

Hi,

I did the Security+ certification exam earlier this year. It helped that
I'd done the CISSP and CISA exams already, but I found Security+ just a little
more technical and less broad than CISSP/CISA.

I got the Microsoft Press Security+ certification book that was quite helpful,
and likewise - I passed first try also.

Cheers,

Nigel Hedges
[CISA/CISSP/Security+]

> -- Original Message --
> From: "Kamal N Habayeb" <mountainfury () fastmail fm>
> To: <security-basics () securityfocus com>
> Subject: RE: Security+ Advice
> Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 15:45:49 -0700
>
>
> I liked Syngress's book, and I passed first try.
> http://www.syngress.com/catalog/sg_main.cfm?pid=2360 They also have the
> 70-214 study guide. http://www.syngress.com/catalog/sg_main.cfm?pid=2460
>
> Kamal N Habayeb
> MCP, SECURITY+, NETWORK+, A+
> Network Consultant
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen G [mailto:sgay () ellijay com] 
> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:28 AM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Security+ Advice
>
> I am a System Admin of 6 years with a MCSE, CNE, and CCNA. I would like
to
> begin a transition into the security side of IT, and figure that the
> Security+ certification would be a good place to start. Also I can use 
> Security+ it
> for credit
> toward the new "MCSE +Security" which makes it extra useful. I am confident
> I have a good foundation in security, but would like to hear some
> recommendations from the list members on books they may have used for the
> Security+.
>
> Thanks,
> Stephen G.
>
>
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IT Security Consultant
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Email: netethix () iprimus com au



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October 1-2 (Briefings) in Tysons Corner, VA; the world's premier 
technical IT security event.  Modeled after the famous Black Hat event in 
Las Vegas! 6 tracks, 12 training sessions, top speakers and sponsors.  
Symantec is the Diamond sponsor.  Early-bird registration ends September 6.Visit us: www.blackhat.com
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