Security Basics: RE: Security Certs

[Phillip McCollum <pmccollum () sanmanuel com>]

MCSE: Security info - 
http://www.microsoft.com/Traincert/mcp/mcse/security/windows2000.asp
This is also the track I'm currently on.  I've got my A+, MCP, and CNA 
(Certified Novell Administrator, not a Cisco typo.. :) )
I've got 3 tests left... The 70-220 (taking Oct. 10th, wish me luck), the 
70-214 and the Security+.  I'm pretty well prepared for the 70-220, so I've 
already cracked open a Security+ book.  I must say, I'd highly recommend 
taking this over the other option (Microsoft's ISA) unless you specifically 
need the ISA knowledge.  The Security+ is so much more broad in scope.
HTH,
Phillip

At 04:54 PM 9/30/2003, you wrote:
>   The Microsoft Cert consists of MCSE plus two additional
> requirements, one of which can be met by the CompTIA
> Security+ cert.  (That's the route I'm taking.)
>
> Dave Gillett
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Steve W. Manzuik [mailto:steve () entrenchtech com]
> > Sent: September 30, 2003 12:03
> > To: 'DANIEL SIMPSON'; 'Meritt James'
> > Cc: 'Brian G.'; security-basics () securityfocus com
> > Subject: RE: Security Certs
> >
> >
> > The CISSP requirements are not all that stiff if you have industry
> > experience.  Not sure about the Microsoft Security cert as I
> > have never
> > looked at it.  But the Security+ certification from CompTIA
> > is targeted
> > towards IT folks who want to move into security.  It is a
> > good starting
> > point.  There is also Sans.
> >
> > I personally don't hold a lot of value in any of the certs
> > and when hiring
> > people I couldn't care less what letters are behind their
> > name but what
> > skills they have and what kind of attitude they have.
> > Although I highly
> > doubt this is the norm..
> >
> > -S
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: DANIEL SIMPSON [mailto:DANSIMPS () uat edu]
> > > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 5:48 PM
> > > To: Meritt James
> > > Cc: Brian G.; security-basics () securityfocus com
> > > Subject: RE: Security Certs
> > >
> > > I was checking out CISSP requirements, looks pretty stiff.
> > >
> > > What is this Microsoft security + cert? Any value to it
> >

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