Need Guidance

From: Amit P. Gandre (agandre@cise.ufl.edu)
Date: 05/22/02 

Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 17:19:48 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Amit P. Gandre" <agandre@cise.ufl.edu>
To: security-basics@securityfocus.com

I was hoping that you guys can provide me with some valuable
information on the following.

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.

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?

* I do not have too much experience, do you guys think they are good
  areas to focus?

* Does anyone know any good certifications in these area that I can
  pursue without having too much experience? I prefer self-study.

* Is there anyone out there who is in the above mentioned field. If
  so, what is the best way I can go about getting a start in this
  career and can you tell me what my options are?
  Basically, I want to know how did you pursue a career in this area
  of security? How to be successful in this area?

I hope someone can help me get a start.

Regards
amit

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