I think with respect to Information/Computer Security, there are two places to look at:
- SANS (www.sans.org) GIAC certifications. A number of different tracks. - ISC2 (www.isc2.org) CISSP certification. A quick comparison (disclaimer: I work for SANS): The SANS GIAC certifications are available in a number of different subject areas and at different 'levels'. The 'Security Essentials' is the all-around introduction to information security. Other certifications like the Firewall or Unix Certs. provide ask for a more detailed 'hands on' knowledge. CISSP on the other hand covers a very broad range of information security knowledge. It goes way beyond computer security (e.g. phsyical security, fire prevention). In my opion, CISSP is targeting more management folks than hands techies. There are a number of vendor specific certifications as well (Cisco, Microsoft, Novell, Checkpoint...). However, they don't do you much good unless you are working with that specific equipment. They are a good thing to ask for once you have a job and your employer is using this particular equipment. For now, you are most likely better of with a non-vendor specific certification. -- ------- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Join http://www.DShield.org Distributed Intrusion Detection System
