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TECHTARGET: IT Career Expert - Tips for Climbing the Ladder
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Systems and Network Management Edition
November 13, 2002
ANALYZE YOUR CURRENT SKILL LEVEL
Security certifications require varying levels of technical
expertise, practical experience and managerial skill, so it's
important to take a class that fits your professional situation. Most
analysts divide certifications into several categories:
>> Entry-level technical track
For people looking to get their feet wet, Thompson recommends the
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), which offers a
new entry-level security certificate called Security+. "It's the best
initial course for deciding [whether] to get into the security
field," he says. "When employers see this on an entry-level resume,
it [will say] that this person is serious." The exam, which will be
available in December, will cost between $100 and $200. The
certificate does not need to be renewed. |