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Posted by Jim on September 8, 2005, 10:13 am
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> ["Followup-To:" header set to alt.computer.security.]
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>>I have passed the CISSP exam few month back. I have almost 14 years
>>experience in the IT field, support, networking, and routing. I
>>thought that adding security to this profile will be cool. . I
>>prepared for it just like any other exam; I read the right books,
>>studied well and passed. The problem is that now few months later I
>>feel that I have forgot everything. I want to apply for a security
>>consultant position, but I feel that I lack the confidence to fulfill
>>this position. What went wrong????
>>I am willing to devote time and effort to bridge the gap and rebuild
>>this "Security skill set" but I don't know where to start or what book
>>to read. Please guys advice!
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> A piece of paper isn't a substitute for experience. Unless you are
> actively using a piece of knowledge you're not going to remember it.
> Security isn't something that is learnable by just reading a book and
> taking a test, like most things people do well it's something you gain
> by sweat perserverence in the field, applying good security procedures
> and methodology, and evolving with the field as it grows. Get a low end
> job in security (eg: a job where you have someone else backing you up,
> since you're not an expert)-- you've got your paperwork, find out what
> specifics you want to follow and learn what you need to know. Once you
> do that you'll be able to apply your knowledge in the field with more
> confidence and know that you're not blowing smoke up a future employeers
> ass.
Amen. It's not 1995 where you could have pulled a $100k job just for
filling out the application.
If you want to make a lot of money with no experience or knowledge, get
a sales job.
Jim
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