Who is a computer security expert or how does one become a computer security expert?
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Look into CISSP certification. CISSP stands for Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
Security Prossional is the Security Administrator of the company or the vendors the company has hired in the IT department to make there network secure, most companies hire vendors to do it.
One can become security expert by clearing CCNA( Cisco ceritfied Network Assocciate) and then
CCSP(Cisco certified Security Professional).
These are the internationally renowned certified courses which ceritifies you.
CCNA is there because its the base for networking , during it you will only knw what ur network comprises and how to build a vast network, and what are the requirements the secuirty areas and all , and after that CCSP…
You can never be a security expert unless you are a hacker trying to breach in other computer networks..
think about it…….
computer security involves 10 common bodies of knowledge.
Access control systems and methodology
applications and systemd development security
business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning
cryptology
law, investigation and ethics
operations security
physical security
security models and architecture
security management practices
telecommunications and network security
if you are well versed in these 10 CBK’s (common bodies of knowledge) you can take the CISSP certification test.
having passed that. you can expect a salary of around 150K per annum to start.
you can pick up the book CISSP 3rd edition study guide at half priced books, barnes & nobles. or your favo book store,
good luck with it.