Re: new cert coming

Ben Smith <benjaminwsmith@xxxxxxxxxxx> prattled ceaslessly in
news:MPG.1cbf480421de5dc99896cd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

>
> Forensics is a very rapidly growing field, training is required on
> tools, like NCase, and a very strong knowledge of system internals
> (file systems, disk geometry, etc...) is required. Community colleges
> are starting to create some good programs for the entry level training
> needed.
>
> IDS is sort of a dead end in security. It is interesting, but not
> wholly useful.
>
> Operating system and application security is a the biggest field,
> especially databse and web security.
>
> Security is a lot like a foreign language - just speaking a foreign
> language does not meaning much, but coupling it with a skill, like
> finance, can lead to a highly lucrative job. Likewise, unless you want
> to compete with people like me for jobs (which you likely don't), you
> need to couple security with some other in-demand skill.
>

Which community colleges? And would project management be an in-demand
skill in your opinion? I don't have real experience yet, so I'm not
ready to compete on your level. Someday, maybe. <g> Right now I want
to know what it takes to get in on the ground level somewhere. What are
hiring managers looking for in entry level security positions and what
kinds of positions are there? How should I market myself?

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