Computer Careers?

[keelopz]

What are the best careers to take in the computer industry today?.. im thinking of getting a job working with computers but definately not a programmer.. anybody here worked as a network adminstrator or something? how's the job? and how much do careers in computer make?

 

[Doberman]

Mainly based on experience. The more you have...the more you'll get. I would look into Network Security, Wi-fi or Wi-max(coming soon) Certification. Pretty much anything in information security. Or programming... which you don't want. Pentesting(penetration testing) Hacker Prevention. All good loot. Everything else is oversaturated. However, you will have to have the netorking and all that type of shit as a pre-requisite to Information Security. Barnes and Noble is your friend. Read up on as much as you can to find what intrests you and learn the hell out of it. If you don't enjoy it...you'll give it up quick. So dive into something that motivates you. My goal is to have my own shop and brand my own computers. I've had years of schooling...and not one Cert. The game is constantly changing. and you gotta know which way the tide is flowing...before it actually hits. I say wireless security. But here's a list of other stuff.

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[CHAPO GUZMAN]

i wouldnt do it.. i was a computer information science major.. good thing i dropped it early on and decided not to persue a computer related office/desk job. I'd rather do something that would keep me active.

 

[iaoish]

i wouldnt do it.. i was a computer information science major.. good thing i dropped it early on and decided not to persue a computer related office/desk job. I'd rather do something that would keep me active.

Like what? I want to make my escape from the office!

 

[Doberman]

Doberman is the man!

We shall meet one of these dayz and partake in toking of herbals.

 

[keelopz]

Mayn didn't know they make 70k a year, thats good pay right there.
im leaning towards more on security right now.


and what are those Level1 level2. do you raise up the levels by experience or by the amount of time you spend in college?

 

[Doberman]

^^^A Experience/Real world Knowledge. Book knowledge is good...it serves as a foundation. Rarely will a jobsite be ran or behave by "the book".

 

[Doberman]

I have a site for you...but it seems to be temporarily down...when it's back up...I'll put up the link. It will get you started in the right direction ...as far as Security goes. From the moment you visit the site!

As promised:
www.remote-exploit.org
Description

Welcome to remote-exploit.org

Who are we and what is this website about?

We are a group of people from various parts of the world, who like to experiment with computers. We hope that we can provide some information back to the public and support the ongoing process of learning.


Home of BackTrack

BackTrack is the result of the merging of the two innovative penetration testing live linux distributions Auditor security collection and Whax. By combining the best features from both distributions and putting continous development energy, the most complete and finest security testing live distro was born: BackTrack. Checkout its own section on the website at Free Projects.

Forum
http://forums.remote-exploit.org/

I'm registered there as well. Word of advice...read read read before asking a question. Yes...it's Linux...but you'll need to know it to stay on top of security. Tip: Hackers don't use Windows! The first thing to know about security is to know what tools can and will be used against you and your network. This site is aimed at Pentesting and "Ethical" hacking of your "own network"....but obviously the tools could be used for nefarious purposes. They don't speak on em there...so don't ask. Read the forums for about six months. Download the disc (go and find out what I'm talking about) follow the tutorials, read random threads...use Google for the terms and phrases you come across... and your knowledge will grow tremendously. NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Everything you need is there to get you going.