Moving into Security

[Mr Pancamo]

Hi All

Was interesting in other folks' opinions here...

I currently work as an Infrastructure Architect for a large multi-national, currently on enterprise mobility (allowing access to corporate applications on personal/BYOD devices)...so my focus is on Blackberry, MobileIron that sort of thing. Background is general Windows Server/ Active Directory. It's an interesting role as 'mobilising' applications is definitely where it's at.

Have been offered a role within the Security team focusing on Intrusion Detection/ Prevention (IDP). They will provide training although there will be a large element of self-study.

Reading around, there doesn't seem to be another day that goes past without some company being hacked. I expect IDP will be a great skill to have in the future.

What are people's thoughts here?

[administrator]

Thought you would have had a response or two. Could be the World Cup factor I guess... I think if you can get exposure to security at this level then grab it. Like you said, big corps need these skills and if you can get the training in now you could be set for the next decade or two.

[cojak]

I agree, Security is very much a 'dark art' at the moment and not well understood (or appreciated) by those not in the field.

I think that it's a good niche to be in and will be taking off (but not for another 12 months or so on the job boards).

[Scruff]

Do you always feel like, someone is watching you?

[SimonMac]

With security experience is everything, but also for once so is certs, a couple of years first hand experience while you get your CISSP will be a good start, I assume you are permie though?

[nemosdad]

Moving into Security

With security experience is everything, but also for once so is certs, a couple of years first hand experience while you get your CISSP will be a good start, I assume you are permie though?

Yup CISSP is good but you need someone who knows you and who are CISSP certified to vouch for you to get the certificate after you finish the exam. The alternative they show requires letter from HR stating your experience in info sec which for me as a contractor don't know how to get it as I am a newbie to contract and don't want to hunt back the HRs of my past.


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[SuPaStA]

I would focus more on networking if you want to do security. Start working towards your CCNP Security (you seem to be a permie so you will have enough time).

Some products that are currently in demand:
Firewalls:
Checkpoint
Juniper
Cisco (Central management isn't that good and I see less implementation of it compared to the other products)

Proxy:
Bluecoat (Worked on the vendor side of things and I think they currently have the best product and back-end staff)

DLP:
Symantec <Have not used it myself>

Up and coming:
Palo-Alto