Thanks for your response, Jamie.  I am in the USA. 

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here.  Thanks for providing this great resource.

I'm currently in the early stages of a career change into information security.  I have three years' experience of helpdesk/network support but I have spent the last three years teaching english abroad.

My BA is irrelevant to IT but I am currently working on my masters in information security.  I recently got my network+ cert and will have security+ by the end of the month.

Most of my coursework can be completed online, so I am thinking about starting the job hunt for entry level work after I get my security+.  However I am in a position where I can keep my head low and supplement my graduate education with more certifications if that would be helpful.

So what should I do?  I understand that education is no substitute for experience but I want to get any certifications that will be helpful for my job hunt.  I am particularly interested in the Certified Ethical Hacker exam. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this.