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Just received a certification in Security + ... What now?
Posted on 8/31/15 at 5:32 am
Posted on 8/31/15 at 5:32 am
As someone with no IT background, and no plans to go into anything IT concentrated, is this something that can boost a salary? Where can I use it outside of working in something directly IT?
I didn't really expect to get it, but now that I have I really don't know what's next with it...
Any help is appreciated.
I didn't really expect to get it, but now that I have I really don't know what's next with it...
Any help is appreciated.
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Posted on 8/31/15 at 8:33 am to unbeWEAVEable
absolutely nothing if you are not using it
Posted on 8/31/15 at 10:15 am to unbeWEAVEable
It means you already meet a pre-req for IT positions within DoD. But if you're not an IT person and not working in the IT field then it was a waste of ~$250 for the cert. It will only be valid for 3 years unless you complete the continuing ed requirements after expiration.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 10:37 am to unbeWEAVEable
what was your goal of getting the cert?
If you have no plans of pursuing a career in IT and/or Information Security it is 100% useless.
If you have no plans of pursuing a career in IT and/or Information Security it is 100% useless.
This post was edited on 8/31/15 at 10:40 am
Posted on 8/31/15 at 10:39 am to gmrkr5
To be completely honest, it likely wouldn't even warrant a raise if you were an IT or security professional. It's considered a very entry level certification.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 10:40 am to jdd48
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It's considered a very entry level certification.
this
Posted on 8/31/15 at 10:45 am to unbeWEAVEable
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As someone with no IT background, and no plans to go into anything IT concentrated, is this something that can boost a salary?
Did your company just pay for random certs? Or did you pay for it? Seems like a pretty foolish way to waste money if aren't going to do IT work.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 1:12 pm to unbeWEAVEable
With no background, no desire to go into IT, and an industry that values job experience over anything on paper, you may use that cert as toilet paper.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 1:30 pm to unbeWEAVEable
quote:
As someone with no IT background, and no plans to go into anything IT concentrated, is this something that can boost a salary? Where can I use it outside of working in something directly IT?
I didn't really expect to get it, but now that I have I really don't know what's next with it...
Any help is appreciated.
Congrats on wasting your time.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:02 pm to SG_Geaux
Thanks for the responses. That's what I figured 
I was given a voucher for it and used it.
I was given a voucher for it and used it.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:08 pm to unbeWEAVEable
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no IT background, and no plans to go into anything IT concentrated
Anyone in the IT industry knows that about sums up the value of a Security+ cert.
Hope you didn't pay too much for it.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 9:09 am to Meauxjeaux
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Anyone in the IT industry knows that about sums up the value of a Security+ cert.
yup... DoD8570 made that cert more worthless than it was before.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 9:35 am to unbeWEAVEable
um ok
i guess you can use active directory now
i guess you can use active directory now
Posted on 9/1/15 at 9:49 am to StraightCashHomey21
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i guess you can use active directory now
huh?
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