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Re: Entry Level Certifications
From: Tamarcus A Person <tperson () csc com>
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:18:51 -0500
Matt, I was in the same predicament when I first got into the Network Security field. I highly suggest that you start with the Security+ certfiication. It is a basic certification to have under your belt but it also helps to understand the IT security field. You can also buy the book Security for Dummies. I have heard that it is very useful. Good luck! Tamarcus A. Person, GISS/DEF IRS PRIME SPO CSC, Maryland Technology Center MTC Office: (301) 731-3520 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a PRIVATE message. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete without copying and kindly advise us by e-mail of the mistake in delivery. NOTE: Regardless of content, this e-mail shall not operate to bind CSC to any order or other contract unless pursuant to explicit written agreement or government initiative expressly permitting the use of e-mail for such purpose. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Matt Bowles" <bowles.matt@gmai l.com> To <security-basics () securityfocus com> 03/26/2006 04:31 cc PM Subject Entry Level Certifications I have a question and was hoping that someone could give me some advice on the next step that I should take. I graduated college about a year and a half ago and have been working as a help desk tech for about two years. During that time, I had taken on many responsibilities that had to do with information security. Such as creating domain accounts, access to network resources, antivirus and patch management etc. I have read through a lot of security material such as: Wiley and Sons, the CISSP Prep Guide Penetration Testing and Network Defense by Cisco Press Managing Cisco Network Security Second Edition by Syngress Books Numerous websites and security focus mailing lists such as this one and Pen Testing and Security management The trouble for me right now is since I only have two years of experience, I am not eligible to take the CISSP. It requires a four year degree and three years of Information Security experience. So my main question is, what would a good certification be that I could take with only two years of experience? Any suggestions / comments would be greatly appreciated! Matt Bowles --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The Norwich University program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Tailor your education to your own professional goals with degree customizations including Emergency Management, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The Norwich University program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Tailor your education to your own professional goals with degree customizations including Emergency Management, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- Re: Entry Level Certifications Woods_Beau (Mar 28)
- RE: Entry Level Certifications David Gillett (Mar 28)
- Re: Entry Level Certifications Tamarcus A Person (Mar 28)
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