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AndyB

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Re: Security + V ECH UK Question

« Reply #15 on: March 28, 2011, 05:03:01 PM »

With my engineering background, I tend to work best if i've someone to bounce ideas off and I tend to learn better with a subject matter expert in front of me that I can try ferret all the niggly bits of info out of.

I do enjoy learning new stuff and have an ability to soak info up when i'm hands on (hence the amount of IT experience/knowledge and the minimal no of courses).

If I can get into the security 'profession' and start doing the job with experienced guys then i'll be laughing and enjoying my job to boot (something i've not been doing for the last 2-3 years).

Also if I can get into security then there's a good chance of a pay rise which will mean my wife can cut back her hours and give me a bit more 'learning' time at home!


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Re: Security + V ECH UK Question

« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2011, 10:58:40 AM »

CREST CCT and CHECK TL status is certainly what you want to aim for in the UK. CREST actually do a CRT course that is classed as "intermediate" level and only costs £395 + VAT. Its an exam that CREST recommend taking before the CCT exam. This could be an option for you as having this is more than likely to get you a junior role as a Pen Tester in the UK and if you do the CISSP you should be well away.

http://www.crest-approved.org/registered_tester.html
http://www.crest-approved.org/assessment_costs.html