RE: Security+

["Mark S. Searle" <Mark.Searle () lon ipalliance net>]

One of my colleagues who is about as programming literate as a monkey has just passed his CISSP on the first attempt 
with minimal study. Admittedly he's a bit of a clever cloggs with a CCIE under his belt as well but to be honest the 
CISSP exam relies upon knowledge of the principles of security and policy formulation. It is more theoretical than 
practical and studying for it should give you a good overall knowledge of the security arena. 

I'll do it myself when I have the time to do so. Its a good certification to have. 

Many Regards,

Mark Searle. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Heitz [mailto:mikeheitz () upshotmail com]
Sent: 06 January 2003 16:05
To: Kriss Warner; simont () lantic net; Security-Basics
Subject: RE: Security+


I'm new to Security (just had it heaped on me after my last performance
review) and am interested in some Certs. I've heard mention of the CISSP
before, and have seen articles on the Security+. I have really no
programming background and have limited access to funds for training,
etc... most of my training is through ordering a book from Amazon or
something and trying the stuff out.

So my question is, am I going to be way over my head looking into these
certs? I have been an admin for Novell for 5 years, and have spent the
last 3 years in an NT/2000 environment. I want to learn as much as
possible, but really don't like using things like Transcender just to
pass a test. I want to "KNOW" what I am doing.  :)

Any advice????

mike heitz ** sr it manager ** UPSHOT
312-943-0900 x5190

-----Original Message-----
From: Kriss Warner [mailto:kriss () cyberdinecorp com] 
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 1:45 PM
To: simont () lantic net; 'Security-Basics'
Subject: RE: Security+

Hey Simon: I have been doing security work for the last couple of years
(Intrusion Detect, Policy compliance etc.) I did some investigation into
the various Cert's and basically found that most people are looking for
CISSP.  I wanted to get one Cert this year and it going to be CISSP.  I
understand that the other cert's are well respected. The final decision
should be based upon how the Cert will help in your career path.

Hope that helps.

Regards,
Christopher (Kriss) Warner
CYBERDINE
Kriss () cyberdinecorp com
Phone: 905.576.5931
Fax: 905.571.6562
Cell: 416.402.9838
www.cyberdinecorp.com
 

-----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


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