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I'm just about done with my undergraduate education (8 weeks left) at DePaul University's College of Computing with a concentration in Information Assurance and Security Engineering.
We do a lot of secure network architecture design encompassing routers, switches, firewalls (hardware and software), servers, etc.
I know how to implement the following on cisco devices: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ACL's, CBAC, ZPF, AAA, and the like. I have an understanding of MPLS but have not implemented it in the lab. I can also do some AD administration and DNS.
In the next few weeks I will be distributing my resume to potential employers.
I currently have no certifications, though I believe I have enough knowledge to easily pass the CCNA, and maybe pass the CCNP with a few weeks of studying and practice.
Will having these certifications really offer me a benefit in my job search? Since I have no experience in the field yet, I imagine they can serve as an indicator of competency level. Would this be accurate?
What are your thoughts on certifications in the industry?
We do a lot of secure network architecture design encompassing routers, switches, firewalls (hardware and software), servers, etc.
I know how to implement the following on cisco devices: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ACL's, CBAC, ZPF, AAA, and the like. I have an understanding of MPLS but have not implemented it in the lab. I can also do some AD administration and DNS.
In the next few weeks I will be distributing my resume to potential employers.
I currently have no certifications, though I believe I have enough knowledge to easily pass the CCNA, and maybe pass the CCNP with a few weeks of studying and practice.
Will having these certifications really offer me a benefit in my job search? Since I have no experience in the field yet, I imagine they can serve as an indicator of competency level. Would this be accurate?
What are your thoughts on certifications in the industry?