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Ethical Hacking Discussions and Related Certifications => Security => Topic started by: Aximo on November 07, 2011, 02:06:25 AM

Title: Security Certs
Post by: Aximo on November 07, 2011, 02:06:25 AM

HI Guys

Looking for advice what will be decent security cert to pursue for Penetration Testing and general security. The SANS(GAIC)Certs is the goal but i don't think i have the skill yet to pass those exams. CISSP is the ultimate goal.
Will appreciate any advice i can get

Title: Re: Security Certs
Post by: 3xban on November 07, 2011, 08:20:00 AM

Is your goal to become a good pen tester? If so, look at OSCP and maybe GPEN. CISSP will not make you a good pen tester, it will qualify you more for managing a sercurity infrastructure but not actually testing it.

Also what other background experience do you have?

Title: Re: Security Certs
Post by: Aximo on November 08, 2011, 03:07:24 AM

Thanks for info

My background at the Moment is Network admin in mixed environment Windows and Linux

Current Certs
MCTP
CCNA
LPIC1
MCSE

Penetration testing is the goal

Title: Re: Security Certs
Post by: 3xban on November 08, 2011, 08:31:44 AM

I would look into GPEN and OSCP and to make the HR people happy, CEH. I personally would love to go for the OSCP. It sounds fun and challenging and it really lets you get your hands dirty.