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Value of Security+ in Canada
Hello, I'm quite interested in the security path in IT, and many suggested to to go for security+ as an introduction. However, in Canada, there are literally no job returns when searching for "security+" as a keyword. Many IT security jobs don't even list the cert as a requirement. Besides CISSP, CISA, CISM, all other… -
Re: Value of Security+ in Canada
Not to over hijack your thread, but most Comptia certs don't come up in search engines. I think the '+' get dropped. Aka "A+" becomes 'A', Security+ becomes "Security" so on. I've insisted that my boss add "Comptia Linux+" to the job description we posted. Hopefully the addition of Comptia will help. But back to what you… -
Re: Value of Security+ in Canada
Ah, that's the problem. You have to use the keywords "security+ hoser". On a serious note, Security+ is an entry-level cert. Many people here hold it, and I predict that it has helped many of them in their careers. I think that simply because it doesn't show up in the online job postings that you checked doesn't mean that… -
Re: Value of Security+ in Canada
Is that true for the SANS/GIAC certifications as well? As mentioned earlier, it's an entry-level certification. I wouldn't expect their to be outrageous demand for it, but it's definitely the starting place for security certifications. All the time. It helps broaden your horizons, and it might differentiate you from other… -
Re: Value of Security+ in Canada
You're a fresh grad with a CCNP? That's not too shabby. The Sec+ is still a good starting point for security that I think you should pursue if you're interested in that field. Have you thought about leveraging your Cisco knowledge and pursuing a CCSP? That seems like the most logical transition for you, unless you don't… -
Re: Value of Security+ in Canada
Thanks for the insight. I very rarely find security jobs at an entry level. Most of them 3-5 years relevant experience, or pay straight out 60,000+. Sometimes you can judge what they expect by their pay and it's out of my league as a fresh grad. I guess my goal now is to find some sort of network admin job as I do have…
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