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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2004 
No matter what rung of the security career ladder you're on, we have resources to help you move up. We've collected our best expert advice, industry analysis and tips to help you along your career path. >> Submit your career and certification questions to expert Ed Tittel.
NEWS:
>> Federal funding helps breed generation of security officers (SearchSecurity.com) 05 Mar 2003
>> Security workers feel the pinch  (CNET) 01 Jul 2002
>> New certification targets non-security admins (SearchSecurity) 27 Mar 2002
>> Survey: Pay raises and demand for security professionals continue to outpace other IT jobs (SearchSecurity.com) 28 Nov 2001
>> Cert Spotlight: CISA focuses on information assurance (SearchSecurity.com) 27 Nov 2002
>> Cert spotlight: Hype is high over Security+ (SearchSecurity.com) 31 Oct 2002
>> Cert Spotlight: CISSPs 'know' security (SearchSecurity.com) 14 Oct 2002
LINKS:
>> Best Web Links-->Infosec Training, Careers and Events
ADVICE:
>> The benefits of security certification
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What's the big deal about security certification? Why should I care?
>> Computer veteran looking to break into security
ASK THE EXPERTS :I've been in the computer field for 20 years but do not have any security experience. Would it be possible to break into the ...
>> Infosec manager qualifications
ASK THE EXPERTS :My company is in serious need of an Infosec and Infosed manager. I believe I could fill the position, but what would help me ...
>> The Catch-22 of infosec employment
ASK THE EXPERTS :The field of computer use is extremely dynamic, such that all aspects are changing at a rapid rate. How does an individual, ...
>> Breaking into infosec from hardware and software support
ASK THE EXPERTS :I have seven years in IT, mainly working in hardware and software support. I want to break into the security field. What ...
>> Becoming a network admin before breaking into infosec
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm interested in breaking into the field of information security. I am currently a Visual Basic programmer. Would I need to ...
>> Experience vs. certification in today's job market
ASK THE EXPERTS :Which is more valuable in today's infosec job market -- experience or certification?
>> The vendor-neutral security certification landscape, September 2002 update
TIP :Ed Tittel provides an overview of available vendor-neutral security certs.
>> Update: Survey of vendor-specific security certs, October 2002
TIP :Certification guru Ed Tittel takes a look at vendor-specific security certifications.
>> Certification path for future CSO
TIP :Certification expert Ed Tittel outlines a certification path for future CSOs.
>> The rise of the CSO: Security invades upper-level management
TIP :Security professionals are finding themselves in the boardroom as upper-level management.
>> Finding an employer who hires security professionals
ASK THE EXPERTS :I am an MCSE with eight years in the computer field. I want to move over to the security side. I have taken some of your ...
>> Getting started in security on a tight budget
ASK THE EXPERTS :I want to get into computer security but have no computer background. I have asked my employer for financial assistance for ...
>> The future of security certification
ASK THE EXPERTS :What do you think of the potential for security certification for applications in the future?
>> Is it best to focus on the technical or business side for a management position?
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm currently a network/system administrator for a financial institution with $300 million asset. Through my continous ...
BOOKS:
>> The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security Price: $ 69.99
This book serves both as a prep guide for IT professionals seeking to advance their careers through CISSP certification and ...

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