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> Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 11:28:17 -0400
> From: sirving@ca.ibm.com
> Subject: RE: [FW1] Helo for CCSA Exam
>
> OK Kevin, I can't find any flaw with a person changing careers that wants
to
> prove they are able to do the job but I must still disagree that having
your
> certification in no way means you can manage a firewall or even know the
basics
> of what to protect against.  The courses are courses on how to setup the
> firewall once you know how to define a security policy.  So, if I was
hiring a
> junior person that I would probably hire the person with the certificate
over
> one that didn't have any knowledge merely to reduce future training costs.


I have to agree with Stuart on this. I am not against the training courses
in general, we all need to know how to install the product correctly, but I
think the certification can be misleading to prospective employers. Knowing
how to install and configure the product does not make you a security
expert. More in-depth knowledge of relevant operating systems and network
protocols are required which are not covered on the courses.

BTW does anyone have a more OTT disclaimer than our Company ?


Tristan




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