Ask HN: Are Certifications Useful in Infosec?
18 by the_only_law | 27 comments on Daily News.
So i get that infosec is a very broad term, which could mean anything from more business focused roles that focus on ensuring compliance to things like managing network security and appliances, to actively developing and researching exploits. There are a large number of available certifications in the area. CISSP, Sec+, CCNA Security, CEH are just some I can think of off the top of my head, but I've seen many more. There always seems to be a mixed response on whether they're useful for entering the industry. Some find them to be bullshit, akin to the programming certs out there. Others seem to think they're useful at least for landing roles in the industry. The most common I've seen requested on job listings has been Sec+, mostly in jobs requiring TS clearance. Do you believe one narrative or the other. Do you think that these credentials hold more value in certain areas of the field than others?
18 by the_only_law | 27 comments on Daily News.
So i get that infosec is a very broad term, which could mean anything from more business focused roles that focus on ensuring compliance to things like managing network security and appliances, to actively developing and researching exploits. There are a large number of available certifications in the area. CISSP, Sec+, CCNA Security, CEH are just some I can think of off the top of my head, but I've seen many more. There always seems to be a mixed response on whether they're useful for entering the industry. Some find them to be bullshit, akin to the programming certs out there. Others seem to think they're useful at least for landing roles in the industry. The most common I've seen requested on job listings has been Sec+, mostly in jobs requiring TS clearance. Do you believe one narrative or the other. Do you think that these credentials hold more value in certain areas of the field than others?
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