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RE: Entry Level Certifications
From: "David Gillett" <gillettdavid () fhda edu>
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:25:59 -0800
I think Security+ may be what you want. I don't think it has the experience requirement (nor the cachet...) of the CISSP, but it does indicate coverage of basic concepts and some commitment to security as a career path. It's also a component of the Microsoft security certification, which might help open some doors to get you those next few years of experience. David Gillett
-----Original Message----- From: Matt Bowles [mailto:bowles.matt () gmail com] Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 1:31 PM To: security-basics () securityfocus com 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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- Entry Level Certifications Matt Bowles (Mar 27)
- 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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- Re: Entry Level Certifications sfmailsbm (Mar 28)
- Re: Entry Level Certifications Tamarcus A Person (Mar 29)
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- Re: Entry Level Certifications Tamarcus A Person (Mar 29)
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