IT Security and Access Control

Jaysinsr

Hello everyone. I want to start by saying this web site rocks! I was told about it from someone at CTF. Both great sites! My name is Jason and I currently work in Access Control. Basically nothing more than a locksmith specializing in the electronics, networking, and cctv. I really want to kind of create my own department. Very do-able I hope.

So here inlies my question. From what I have read thus far, A+, Network+ are both good starting points. Should I go towards the security side of the certs? And if so (beings I am new at the other sides of os) where should I go from there?

Again, this site rocks! Thank you all!

keatron

If you really feel the need to do Network+, the next logical step would be Security+, then maybe C|EH or something from SANS (if you got the cash). Long term should probably be SSCP, and longer term should be CISSP.

If you're going to be doing a lot of WAN connectivity and security stuff then go the Cisco route (ending up at CCSP).

Jaysinsr

Thanks for the info!

Do you think I should side step the network+? I just figured it would give me the much needed foundation for the direction I am going without any prior experiance.

keatron

If you have no experience with any form of networking, then Network+ will introduce you to most of the concepts, but just don't expect it to impress employers too much. It would definantly be more for your own benefit and completeness.