RE: Beginning a Career In Network Security

I have a question in beginning a career in Information Security. Is it =
really helpful to build a career in Information Security by following a =
military career or having some kind of military background? if it is =
somewhat helpful. What would be the best way to move on to next step, =
specially if one whishes to work for the government or private sector?

-----Original Message-----
From:	Angelo Bovis [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent:	Wed 9/25/2002 5:04 PM
To:	[email protected]
Cc:=09
Subject:	Re: Beginning a Career In Network Security
Greetings all,

On that note - I was hoping someone would have some suggetions or tips =
for
me.  FIrst off, I have been actively working with pcs since the days of
coleco vision and those IBM pcs with no hard drives - I am 24 years old
now.  I have a BS in Computer Science,  CCNA, MSCE, CCSA , A+, and =
Network
+ and about 3 yrs experience in the helpdesk and Lan admin field.  I am
pretty good in security issue, I have been an irc guy for years, and =
have
played around with scanners/sniffers/intrusion detection toys. However I
still cannot find a position higher than that of helpdesk for quite some
time.  I am one exam away from CCNP, and studying for CISSP now. Does
anyone have any job search/interview tips or resume tips?  I also have =
UNIX
experience.  Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Angelo
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09/25/2002
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             Hi, Pierre!  Thanks for your message, which you sent to the
[email protected] mailing list, about your plan to become =
a
network security specialist.

             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

> 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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