I think Jay covered most of it , but still in addition, security WILL probably be important enough once people are technically aware of the damage an unsecure system may cause, BUT and this is very important to remember - NO ONE except the people who deal with security , likes to hear about security , and it is actually quite simple - security means to most people expenses, most companies do not make more money out of being more secure , IT managers , mostly dont understand what thair security auditor\administrator etc.... is doing , and they dont really want to know , so you WILL have to fight your way through and be very convincing when applying for a security oriented job .
About certifications.....heh ....well how can you learn something that changes every day ? Cheers TheOg Quoting "Jay D. Dyson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > On Wed, 22 May 2002, Amit P. Gandre wrote: > > > I currently hold the SSCP, CCNA and a MS in Computer Science. I do not > > have any industry experience. > > > > I am trying to get myself involved with the Security Field. After taking > > the SSCP, I am intersted in exploring the area of Risk Management, > > Auditing and Business Continutiy and Disaster Recovery. > > Be prepared for a long history of frustration. In my career path, > I've worked in human services with court-ordered head cases, and I've > worked in computer and network security with recalcitrant CEOs and > know-nothing middle managers. Between the two, I think dealing with the > court-ordered head cases was less harrowing. > > > I have a few questions that I need information on to get a good strat: > > > > * Are companies looking for people who have this background? And do > > you see that this would be something that would be "hot topic" a > > couple of years from now? > > Companies are looking, but not paying...unless you already have a > Secret Clearance. > > > * I do not have too much experience, do you guys think they are good > > areas to focus? > > With enough hype, no experience is necessary. Take a look around > and you'll see that the ones who are making the money don't necessarily > know jack...they just know how to scare the living bejeezus out of people > so they sheeple will buy their snake oil. > > > * Does anyone know any good certifications in these area that I can > > pursue without having too much experience? I prefer self-study. > > CISSP, MCSE, and so on. They honestly don't count for beans, but > they impress middle managers. > > - -Jay > > ( ( _______ > )) )) .---"There's always time for a good cup of coffee"---. > >====<--. > C|~~|C|~~|(>------- Jay D. Dyson -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------<)| = > |-' > `--' `--' `-Because it is bitter...and because it is my heart.-' `------' > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.0.7 (TreacherOS) > Comment: See http://www.treachery.net/~jdyson/ for current keys. > > iD8DBQE87VeQGI2IHblM+8ERAhFgAJ4wdxXEEil1V0tUqfy2uWauhPuvJwCbBXsA > 2ejrpptPQ5J6KafwuCiw7bY= > =aE7D > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/
