which has a direct impact on their skill level. Some managers say that certifications are practically worthless
and it is experience and ability that matter. Some managers say that certifications combined with experience
and ability produce the best qualified professional.
Whatever the case, there are some very valuable certification programs in the world of IT, including information
security certs. I have included a few of them that I'm very familiar with, but any cert that requires quality
data/network security training is worthwhile...
Certs Available (ISSA)
Navigating Security Certifications
Worth it? (Opening ad?)
Opinion (Bruce Schneier)
Navigating Security Certifications
Worth it? (Opening ad?)
Opinion (Bruce Schneier)
Security+ [Entry level]
CompTIA CertificationsAbout Security+
Home Page
Overview
CramSession Analysis
CramSession Study Guide (Free PDF download)
CramSession Review
Microsoft Training Kit
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GIAC [Intermediate/Expert level certs for hands-on info security]
Home PageAbout GIAC
Certifications
Roadmap
Dept. of Defense Directive
GSEC Requirements
Practice Tests
SANS Instructors
GSEC vs. CISSP (Ted Demopoulos’ securITy)
REVIEW I took the six day GSEC training course and it was awesome! Very informational with an excellent
instructor, real world scenarios & great “hands on” lab work. Definitely consider this a valuable certification to
ensure you get a solid understanding of the various information security tools and how to use them to defend
against hackers, crackers, phreakers, malware, etc. SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style.
---Ron O, site owner
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CISSP [High level security cert for security management]
CISSP® certification has been around for many years and covers security from a 30,000 foot view. CISSP® coversa lot of theoretical information that is critical for a security professional to understand.
---Dr. Eric Cole, Ph.D. - SANS Technology Institute instructor
10 CISSP® CBK® Domains
* Access Control
* Application Security
* Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
* Cryptography
* Info Security & Risk Management
* Legal, Regulations, Compliance & Investigations
* Operations Security
* Physical (Environmental) Security
* Security Architecture & Design
* Telecommunications & Network Security
(ISC)˛ Home Page
About CISSP®
CISSP® Defined (Wikipedia)
Cert Requirements
Learning Tree Workshop
Exam Tips (Opening ad?)
PCMag Review
SkillSoft Review
All (ISC)˛ Certifications
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Others
Check PointCCSP (Expert level)
CISA/CISM