Advice on entering the security field (training, qualifications etc..)

From: Mark (fat_boyat_private)
Date: Thu Jan 31 2002 - 03:13:37 PST

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I am based in Scotland and extremely interested in entering the security
sector. 

I have the usual background in IT and unsurprisingly I have been reading
all the texts, playing with all the tools and reading all the mailing
lists etc.. for the past 4 years.

My question is, how do I formalize my self-taught education with
qualifications/accreditation that is meaningful to a potential employer.

Specifically, assuming that I am funding it myself, what qualifications
should I sit?
Is there such a thing as a "Institute of Security.." that I can join?

I have been actively looking for a position recently but the combination
of the down turn in the market and every job looking for a different
accreditation I have been unsuccessful.

Any advice would be appreciated.


Mark

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