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Old 05-Nov-2007, 09:28 AM
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i am a uni year 3 student and study Information system in the uni, i want to online study CompTIA Security+ ,can anyone tell me how long approximately will finish the course in i study full time~~Thanks..

 
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Old 05-Nov-2007, 09:38 AM
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In a word, no. Everyone is different, depending on what experience you have and how quick you pick things up, will determine how long it will take you.

May I ask, how much experience do you have in the security sector, and why you want to start with this cert?

 
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Old 05-Nov-2007, 09:46 AM
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not much....just finish a short course call "Enterprise Information system security" which is roughly describe some security issues. i start this Cert because of i interesting in the area's knowledge and want to focus on this area in the future.............

 
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Old 05-Nov-2007, 12:59 PM
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not much....just finish a short course call "Enterprise Information system security" which is roughly describe some security issues. i start this Cert because of i interesting in the area's knowledge and want to focus on this area in the future.............
CompTIA recommends two years experience in networking with emphasis on security before pursuing Security+... and I'd agree. Besides, the Security+ won't be very useful in helping you get an entry-level job because entry-level jobs don't involve security.


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i have little confusING NOW....can anyone give me some suggestions which CERT is more suitable to me? i am interesting NETWORKING & SECURITY.........

 
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i have little confusING NOW....can anyone give me some suggestions which CERT is more suitable to me? i am interesting NETWORKING & SECURITY.........
There's not much networking in entry-level jobs, but you can certainly work up to that. I'd recommend the A+ for starters. Get an entry-level IT job, then pursue the Network+ and MCDST. As you gain experience over time, start seeking out more advanced job responsibilities, eventually working into a network administration position. There, you will be able to work with networking and security to your heart's content... but it won't come overnight, nor at the start of your career.


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so do u think i better to do CCNA OR CompTIA A+? which one is more useful in the future.....

 
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so do u think i better to do CCNA OR CompTIA A+? which one is more useful in the future.....
You should start with CompTIA A+ then N+ (Networks) then MCDST.

Definetley not CCNA untill you have more experience in the real world.


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so do u think i better to do CCNA OR CompTIA A+? which one is more useful in the future.....
Allow me to state it this way... you need the A+ and an entry-level job to even HAVE a future in IT. Thus... I'd say that the A+ is pretty darn important to your future!

Getting the CCNA without first getting real-world networking experience in IT is virtually useless.


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Let's see...interested in networking and security. No real world experience. Probably the best study path would be A+, Network+, Security+, and then perhaps the CCNA. Whilst you're in the middle of all that, start applying for entry level desktop support/helpdesk jobs to begin getting some experience. That should keep you busy for a year or so. By then, you'll have a better idea what your skills/aptitude/interests are taking you.


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