2 Responses to “How to be a security expert in network and data administration?”

1. Uncle John Says:
   September 29th, 2011 at 7:59 pm

   Most of the best people working in those fields started as the hackers they are now protecting against.

   You need a tremendous knowledge of computers and systems, and good imagination. Having the soul of a bandit is ai help too, so you can anticipate how the hackers will come at you.

   So if you think this is a field for you, hack into the personnel records of a large company and read the resume of the technical security chief.

2. Flup Says:
   September 29th, 2011 at 8:05 pm

   Probably the most widely-recognised security-related courses are given by the SANS institute (http://www.sans.org/). They are not for beginners, though: you’ll need a solid grounding in network and operating system configuration and deployment.

   Be prepared for disappointment if you try to get a job armed solely with qualifications. Experience is everything in this industry.

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