Hello Amit!
For getting into the InfoSec industry, the basic is that you need to have in-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix as well as Windows server-client operating systems. Further, for application security you need to have the OWASP basics clear with some experience. Plus, for network security you need to have in-depth knowledge of packet filtering, hands-on with firewalls and other intrusion devices, experience with Servers like Web, DNS, Proxy, etc. For certification, RHCE+RHCSA is cool for the Linux knowledge, and in addition to that you can earn more Security certifications later like CEH. Even CCNA Security is nice.
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On 18 November 2013 02:05, Amit Joshi mckagan@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Group,
Currently I am working in the Surveillance industry and was looking for a profile change to the Information Security Industry.
I tried to study the general trends people follow to get into this industry and most of them either had an in-depth knowledge of Linux / Unix / System Administration through courses like RHCE/ LPIC etc, or through direct experience.
My level of knowledge in Linux is what some may call "intermediate" - but thats a self-proclamation. I am studying for the RHCSA+RHCE exams.
Can someone please point me in the right direction. Thanks.
-- Regards, Amit Joshi -- http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers