RE: What about beginners?

From: lelteto (lelteto_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/26/05 

Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 10:56:10 -0700

It is a mistake to try to get CERTIFICATION first. Instead, first you need
experience in the field. The best way to learn security is on-teh-job, where
you will learn real-world issues and how to solve them. After a few years in
the security field (like 4-5 years) if you still want certification than go
for the most-recognized one: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security
Professional).

Laszlo Elteto
SafeNet, Inc.

"ATR" wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> Where do I begin? That is my fundemental question, I love the subject of
> information security, but How and where do I begin? I do not know, What is
> the first step the begginers should take? beginners who do not have the
> enough knowledge about networks or servers or such things.
>
> When I read about Microsoft certifications or other kinds like Security+, It
> sound like it is mostly for proffisionals who just would like to add makeup
> to their faces to look better and that is all, So what kind of certification
> begginers need to start in the field of information security or what kind of
> certification begginers need before they can start in their favorite field?
> What the right educational steps they need?
>
> Its all about beginners.
>
>
> Thanks for listening.
>
>
> Adola
>
> --
> Knowledge is good.

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