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Thread created 02-25-2015 by GeTinThere007
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Appreciate the input all! It makes sense. To me it seems that getting a cert without the direct experience shows the employer a motivation to learn the subject despite the lack of experience.
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I agree with the other posts. No one will let you audit anything unless you have experience. A cert won't change that.
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while I don't do auditing I would try the best you can to get involved or at least get to know policy. that Is what your audit will be based on.
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This is good advice that I agree with. Also subscribe to some security blogs (Krebs is great) and security podcasts (I love Security Now) to stay current in the field.
All said and done, the cert...
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Nah, you really don't. To most hiring managers (myself included), a cert with no experience = no experience. Having a cert is not at all a foot in the door.
You're much better off concentrating...
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Experience may trump certs but when trying to change fields I need the cert to get the experience.
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There is somewhat of a "security group" which meets monthly to discuss topics and areas of concern in our respective offices but I lack auditing exp.
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Experience trumps classes & certs every time. Is there a security group in your current company? Know anyone in there?
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Are there any CISA holders or IT auditors that can give some advice to a Tech Support analyst who is looking to transition to a different career?
I am interested in becoming an IT Security auditor...