Ethical Hacker

Megadeth

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I did find one thread about this but I'm curious....

I have recently started going for certifications and I was wondering if anyone knew the value of being a CEH.

Will this help me eventually get a better job or will this just increase my understanding of network security. I am thinking that I would be better off taking a class on this with hopes that there is some hands on stuff, I learn best that way.
 

MixMasterTang

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Certifications only help a bit, real world experience helps the most. Also depends on what type of work you are wanting to get in on.
 

Megadeth

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I'm not worried about experience, I have 6 years experience where I'm at now and 2 years owning a business on the side.... I'm looking for certifications now. I'm just wondering about CEH and how it can be of use to me over other certs right now. I am trying to get more into networking and security.... These are things I want to more "specialized" in.

I'm just curious as to what people think about the CEH cert... How valid is it in the eyes of others ect....
 

AdamSnow

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If you are going into computer tech... probably wont do you any good. (Will look good on the resume though)

Now if you are going into IT Security or something... :thumbsup:
 

Jzero

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The security auditors I hire don't have CEH. CISSP, CISM, etc, yes, but no CEH.

Honestly "certified ethical hacker" is too much buzzword to take seriously. It's got Marc Maiffret written all over it.