Security Certifications

Should I, Shouldn’t I?

Manasdeep(manasdeeps@gmail.com)

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• Information Security Consultant @ SISA Information Security Pvt. Ltd.

• Interested in Compliance and Penetration Testing

• Have a flair in writing for Information Security

• Like to learn and demonstrate latest security attack vectors and technologies

Agenda

• Addressing the skill shortage Information Security domain

• How Certifications are helping to bridge this “Gap”?

• The BIG Question

• Making YOUR decision

• Certifications : For Penetration Testing

• Certifications: For Compliance

• Getting Prepared

• Addressing you greatest fears

• What really matters….

Addressing the skill shortage

How Information Security Certifications help?

Client Satisfaction

Assurance and Trust

THE BIG QUESTION….

How much will you shell out for this shoe pair?

Okay…..are you willing to shell more bucks for this ?

Making YOUR decision

Introspect….and “write” your GOAL

I’ve made my mind……Let’s get down to business……Shall we?

Security Certifications – Penetration Testing

Nothing beats the Hands – on Approach !!!

Security Certifications – Compliance

Security Certifications – Good to have

Try these also….

Preparing for Certification Exams…..

C A U T I O N !!

In case you can’t get through first time…..

TAKE “Accountability”

Accept the fact…and

Exercise your will power….

Because ultimately……

Stay Persistent….

This is significant because……..

Once you have achieved certification…..

YAY… !!

What Really Matters is……..

Collaborative Learning is the KEY !! (Security Communities)

MOOC’s are the Next Big thing!!

THANK YOU !!

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