RE: Mile2 Training (Certifications)

["R. DuFresne" <dufresne () sysinfo com>]

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On Mon, 15 Jan 2007, Renee Peters wrote:

> I have taken the Certified Pen Testing Specialist course from Mile2 and
> thought it was very beneficial. Also please take into account that I am
> very green in this field, so I had a basic knowledge of pen testing, but
> nothing to the extent that was covered. The instructor was excellent in
> that he didn't just follow the book and read back the material. He would
> cover the same object in the chapter, but would show the actual
> practical application of the procedure. There was a test available at
> the course completion, but I haven't taken this as of yet. I was more
> interested in the material and knowledge, than getting a piece of paper.
> I feel I need more experience to show earn the paper and prove I know
> what I am doing instead of cramming from a book. Take it for what you
> will, but that is just my opinion.


My only question might be, what value does this cert and a few others like 
it actually have in the security community, especially as related to the 
hiring end, HR/agency/etc.  It's there that the real value of a 
certification shines brightest, as is oft discussed in this and other 
related lists.  Granted, some like to be tested and certified for their 
own self worth assessments, to show themselves what they know, other like 
to be part of the fad of pushing out alphabet soup in their .sigs.  But 
the real value of a certification is it's acceptance within the community 
at large and the value it places upon the title holder in gaining 
employment or nice sweet raises and bonuses.

Thanks,

Ron DuFresne
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