Re: HELP NEEDED - Security Certifications

[Facekhan <facekhan () gmail com>]

Also check out the Cisco Academy, SECUR course at a local college if 
available. It is almost identical to Security+ (I passed Security+ with 
only a few hours of prep after taking it) and then adds Cisco security 
configuration and features and gives you the chance to put into practice 
the more theory heavy Security+ topics.

Jason

Tamarcus A Person wrote:

> Amol,
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>      I would suggest that you look into the Security+ certification. It
> is, I believe, a simple certification to acquire for basic learners within
> the security field. You can purchase an Exam Cram book for the Security+
> certification as well.
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> Good luck and hope this helps!
>
> Tamarcus A. Person, GISS/DEF
> CSC
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>                      "AMOL SABLE"                                                                                            
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>                                               Subject: HELP NEEDED - Security Certifications                                 
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> Hi folks,
> I'm looking for a good security certification .
> I have searched through numerous sites,seen a few comparisons as well. But
> still I think I need a word of advice from experienced security people, so
> posting this messege.
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> The points to be taken into account:
> 1)I had some security training but don't have any global certification.
> 2)I'm working in the field of Infosec for a little less than a year.
> 3)I'm willing to go for a series of certs in a longer run.
> 4)I cant take my concetration off my work while preparing.
> 5)Main areas of my interests in IS include: Vulnerability assessment,Pen
> testing,Forensics and packet analysis etc...
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> I had a look at these : ISC2>SSCP,
> GIAC>GISF,SSP-MPA,GCIH,GHTQ,GSEC,GCFA,G7799 etc.
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> Your thoughts and Suggestions are precious for me.
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> Thanks and regards.
> --Amol.
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