Re: Beginning a Career In Network Security

Pierre,

It may seem overwhelming at times but I would encourage you to join and 
visit some of the user group meetings, such as linux user group, or 
others...  You could start networking there and get some pointers from 
the field.

Good luck...

Regards,
Gene Yoo
Systems Manager
The State Bar of California

Shoshana Bella Billik wrote:

>	Hi, Pierre!  Thanks for your message, which you sent to the 
>[email protected] mailing list, about your plan to become a 
>network security specialist.
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>	In addition to learning UNIX, it would also be a good idea for you to learn 
>Cisco IOS and to pursue getting your CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) 
>certification.  Having the CCNA allows  you to pursue higher-level Cisco 
>certifications, including the Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification, which 
>would also be good for you to get.  Take care, and best of luck to you in 
>achieving your goals!
>
>								--Shoshana
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>>Hi my name is Pierre.  I am 22 years old and want to pursue a career in 
>>Network Security.  Currently I hold my A+ Certification, Network+ 
>>Certification and my MCP (Windows 2000 Professional).  I will soon be 
>>starting a training course to obtain my MCSE 2000.  Hopefully my MCSE will 
>>help me get into the IT industry.  I am not a paper cert I am really good 
>>with computer and pick up on new technology very easily.  I really want to 
>>become a Network Security Professional.  I have posted on the 
>>www.monster.com tech jobs expert message board and gotten some good 
>>advice.  And I was wonder if anyone could lead in the right direction on 
>>how to pursue my career goal.  From what others have told me, I should get 
>>some hands on with UNIX.  I decided to take one of my spare computers and 
>>make it a dedicated Linux box and configure it to be a router/firewall.  
>>And play around with it by installing some software and administering it 
>>as my primary firewall.  After I gain some experience I also want to 
>>pursue my CISSP.  So could anyone give some advice on how I should pursue 
>>my career in Network Security?  
>>    
>>
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