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Microsoft Certificates for Security

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by barissener

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I am majoring in information security. What certificates will help me? I want to be a network administrator or a consultant. I guess I should get MCSA:security and MCSE:security. And also should I get Windows Server 2003 or 2000? Help please :)

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by notsochiguy

Whenever possible, I'd direct someone to look at vendor neutral certs (like Comptia).

Also, if you're just launching your career, consulting is a great way to quickly build your depth and breadth of experience. I may complain about some of the things that went on at the consulting firm for which I once worked, but the knowledge I took away has been invaluable.

Not to say that the MSFT certs won't be of any value; but those will tend to pigeonhole you and that is something to be avoided starting off your career.

Just my 2 cents.

Best of luck!

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