Hello all,

I wanted to get some feedback on a couple of things from you out there regarding cert.
A little about me. I been working in the I.T field for about 8 yrs ... Mostly doing help desk, building computers and loading software. I know that's not much but I have learned over the yrs how to build a network, and trouble shoot the computer and other devices.

I'm looking to get into Security... The kind of security I would like to be in is finding holds or attacks, plus also being able to defend the machine. I was thinking of learning networking, and other stuff.

I don't hold a degree or any cert. I have taken some course here and their to get an idea of what I want. I just bought myself the MCSE cert since my company just moved into MS network. They want me to get cert for that since I'm the backup.

Do you guys think is would be a good stepping stone towards security?

I read on the board that some people dont have to take the A+ or networking because they done it already and understand it. I think I'm one of those.

Any option or feedback would be great. Sorry for the long post.

--Malachai--

Hello all,
I just joined this site to see what I could learn from other... I was also thinking of taking this cert when it first came out. The only thing is that this would be my first cert I would go for.

Love the article on how you went day by day... I think the first part of the story made a big kiss in the ass to me since I'm at that point right now.

OK... so I want to be a professional hacker. Where do I start? Who offers this training? With all popular IT fields, there are a multitude of certifications. Which one do I choose? If I have no experience, how do I start? If I have IT experience, where do I jump in?

I just bought myself the MSCE bookset to do self study. After reading everything you wrote, I know that I could make it, and motivate myself to pass the test. Like you said towards the end.

So the only question that remains is, ‘What are you waiting for?' Your dream job is out there waiting for you. Go get it.

Thanks again.