Hello All, I have a similar question to the one that was asked earlier. I'm in 11th grade and have pretty much made up my mind to take the path of going to college. I was wondering if there are any good colleges that you might recommend to me that specialize in networking security as a major(looking for Bachelors degree if available).
Thanks, William > Here is my view: > > IF you have the time the 4 yr degree always wins in the end. Especially in > a time of a economic slowdown. I live in central Fla and I can say that a > degree w\o experience is better than a cert w\o exp. However, it does take > commitment! Of all the areas where I believe this is true is in SW > development. Anybody can pickup a C++ book and with a lot of effort, be a > good "programmer". Very few can truly become good SW Engineers. There is > a big difference between the two. I have worked with both types and the SW > Engineer is the way to go and will always be ahead in the hiring process. > > BTW, I am NOT a programmer, just a humble security type. > > Regards > > Nick > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > Nick Patellis > Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund > 407.240.3863 x7412 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > "The desire to click through far outweighs the reason not to." > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Coffey, Christopher S. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 2:15 PM > To: 'william taylor'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: certification advice > > Ok, There are two basic paths to take depending on your situation. > > 1- Go to college and get a good technical degree (Computer science or > Electrical Engineering) so at 22-23 years of age you get your first job, > with a degree and some type of part time work experience (while in college) > you should be able to start out around $40k/ish. After 4-5 years > experience and a few certifications under your belt you should be in the > $70-80k range depending on the cost of living in the area you work. > > 2- The other route (this is how I went) its a bit harder but some think its > better (all about how you want to get there) > After high school I joined the Navy and went into a IT field as a computer > specialist. After 10 years, I moved into the Civilian side with a AS degree > and a couple of certifications and 10 years of IT experience. I was able to > make 60k+ right out the door. Now as I get some more civilian experience > and work toward my BS degree I'll be able to move up toward the $100k > range... > > These are but two examples, it really boils down to you either have to go > to school (buy your education), or work your way up from the bottom > (apprentice), the more you learn- and the faster you learn, the faster you > will climb the ladder. As far as getting the experience and applied > knowledge they just take time. > > Chris > > > -----Original Message----- > From: william taylor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 2:42 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: certification advice > > > i am a beginner in security, and i am going to be starting on my A+ > certification course pretty soon. i had a question regarding your talk of > "experience" and "applied knowledge." how exactly does a person GET this > experience and applied knowledge? is it from a job (in which case, how do > you get the job without experience)? or is it from being an "apprentice," > if you will (in which case, how do you become an apprentice)? i am still > in > > high school, and so i was just wondering which path to take, how to get > there, etc... anyone with any imput would be a great help > > charles
