Comments on: Security certifications gaining value - good times are here http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/security-bytes/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/ A SearchSecurity.com blog Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:47:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Paul http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/security-bytes/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/#comment-376 Paul Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:08:46 +0000 http://security.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/07/26/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/#comment-376 I obtained an associated degree in Computer an Information Science. Through a placement program I landed an entry level Information Security Analyst (after 6 months of looking) job with the US Coast Guard. Having no experience I consider myself very lucky. The first thing I did was get the Security+ certification. Then I started studying for the CISSP. I was fortunate in that my employer funded a boot camp for me. I used that as a starting point and focused on the areas I felt needed the most attention. I passed but still have to wait until I fulfull the time requirement. However, even as an Associate of (ISC)2 I've had lots of opportunities at new securtiy jobs but feel a great degree of loyalty to my current employer becuase of the support given. I obtained an associated degree in Computer an Information Science. Through a placement program I landed an entry level Information Security Analyst (after 6 months of looking) job with the US Coast Guard. Having no experience I consider myself very lucky. The first thing I did was get the Security+ certification. Then I started studying for the CISSP. I was fortunate in that my employer funded a boot camp for me. I used that as a starting point and focused on the areas I felt needed the most attention. I passed but still have to wait until I fulfull the time requirement. However, even as an Associate of (ISC)2 I’ve had lots of opportunities at new securtiy jobs but feel a great degree of loyalty to my current employer becuase of the support given.

]]> By: Corey Johnson http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/security-bytes/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/#comment-375 Corey Johnson Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:12:52 +0000 http://security.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/07/26/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/#comment-375 Curtis, I'm a managing partner for a small IT consulting firm, C Johnson & Associates, LLC. I do agree with you that it is sometimes difficult breaking into an an industry. The certification may help, but don't count on it. You might consider interning/volunteering for a company/small business that you are interested in to get that initial experience potential employers are looking for. The government is another place to look for internships. Hope this helped. Curtis,

I’m a managing partner for a small IT consulting firm, C Johnson & Associates, LLC. I do agree with you that it is sometimes difficult breaking into an an industry. The certification may help, but don’t count on it. You might consider interning/volunteering for a company/small business that you are interested in to get that initial experience potential employers are looking for. The government is another place to look for internships. Hope this helped.

]]> By: Curtis http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/security-bytes/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/#comment-374 Curtis Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:20:37 +0000 http://security.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/07/26/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/#comment-374 In your article you state that companies are seeking out more security talent. I believe compaines are try to steal the talent that other compaines have. I just recently graduated and have an Associate Degree in Computer Forensics, but I don't have any job experience. I am currently back in a program attempting to get a Security + certification because with out the experience no one will give me a chance will this certification open doors that currently closed? In your article you state that companies are seeking out more security talent. I believe compaines are try to steal the talent that other compaines have. I just recently graduated and have an Associate Degree in Computer Forensics, but I don’t have any job experience. I am currently back in a program attempting to get a Security + certification because with out the experience no one will give me a chance will this certification open doors that currently closed?

]]> By: Robert McKim http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/security-bytes/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/#comment-373 Robert McKim Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:57:51 +0000 http://security.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/07/26/security-certifications-gaining-value-good-times-are-here/#comment-373 I am currently a sole proprietor of a information security and privacy compliance. I have certifications as a CISA and CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) and I am on the Board of Governors for IIA. Prior to this I retired from a CRM company I founded and sold in 2003 to a large conglomerate. However, my age is 64 and I understand age is a factor with many companies but more than likely I am in better shape than many chief executives in their early fiftys. Let me know if this makes any sense to a prospective employer. I am currently a sole proprietor of a information security and privacy compliance. I have certifications as a CISA and CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) and I am on the Board of Governors for IIA. Prior to this I retired from a CRM company I founded and sold in 2003 to a large conglomerate. However, my age is 64 and I understand age is a factor with many companies but more than likely I am in better shape than many chief executives in their early fiftys. Let me know if this makes any sense to a prospective employer.

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