Re: what is required for an engineer to become an SECURITY engineer

[Ravi Kumar <ravivsn () rocsys com>]

Theog,
 I agree with you completely. Unless one have practical knowledge, 
there is no need for him in market.

As I mentioned in my mail, the concept is to build people with practical 
knowledge. Give us your valuable inputs to frame the syllabus in that 
direction.

Thanks,
-Ravi


Liran Cohen wrote:
> Well, I don't think there is really a way to measure one's expertise 
> regarding Information security, Would you trust you're money with some 
> banker who just finished his economics degree and opened a bank? , I 
> guess, as in many fields, so in the Information security business, 
> experience,recommendation and reputation will be the criteria, one 
> cannot simply take a test and become a  security engineer (although many 
> people claim to be a lot of things... :) ).
>
> Liran Cohen
> TheOg
>
> Ravi Kumar wrote:
>
> > [I am reposting the question with modifications]
> >
> > Hi,
> >  I was asked to prepare syllabus for security management,incident 
> > handling,forensics analysis, intrusion detection etc., Th intention is 
> > train an engineer to become a SECURITY engineer.
> >
> >   we know there are several certifications which are designed for this 
> > purpose. I want from you with your security experience tell us what 
> > should an BASIC course for security really requires.
> >
> >  If industry wants to recruit an engineer for its security needs what 
> > type of experience they look for?
> >
> > Note: Please dont relate my question with any certifications and be 
> > generic.
> >
> > Thanks for any help,
> > -Ravi