[lpi-discuss] NetworkWorld editor looking for feedback on Linux certifications (in article on Red Hat Security certification)

Dan York dyork at Lodestar2.com
Thu Oct 20 10:51:51 EDT 2005 

lpi-discuss folks,

FYI, a Network World newsletter out yesterday talks about a new security 
certification coming out of Red Hat, but the newsletter author also asks 
if Linux certifications have helped anyone.  Since I knew that this list 
contains folks not shy about voicing their opinions, I thought I would 
pass it along in case anyone cares to share their opinion with this 
editor.  I've put the relevant parts up on top but included the whole 
newsletter below.

Enjoy,
Dan

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<snip>

The market is flooded with IT certifications. As far as Linux
goes, what certifications (if any) matter to you? Has a
vendor-specific, or general Linux certification (such as those
offered by the Linux Professional Institute) ever landed you a
job? Or are these just nice pieces of paper to have on the wall?
As always, I'm interested to hear readers' opinions on this
topic.

<snip>

Phil Hochmuth is a Network World Senior Editor and a former
systems integrator. You can reach him at
<mailto:phochmut at nww.com>.

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10/19/2005 07:00 PM
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         Subject:        Red Hat offers security certification


NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: PHIL HOCHMUTH ON LINUX
10/19/05
Today's focus:  Red Hat offers security certification

Dear dan_york,

In this issue:

* Red Hat rolls out Certified Security Specialist certification
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Today's focus:  Red Hat offers security certification

By Phil Hochmuth

Red Hat introduced a new security certification recently with a
specialized focus on server and client machine security.

The Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS) certification
is targeted at experienced Linux IT administrators and system
engineers who are proficient at installing and running
Linux-based networks. The certification program tests users in
areas such as locking down services running on a Linux machine
and administering policies with SELinux (a secure version of
Linux included in Red Hat software). The program also tests the
knowledge of users for setting up specific security-focused
applications, such as creating a secure directory on a Linux
machine with single sign-on, as well as configuring VPNs and
firewalls with Linux.

The RHCSS program joins the leading Linux vendors other popular
programs, which include the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certifications. The vendor
claims that over 10,000 IT pros have received Red Hat
certifications since the vendor began offering the programs. Red
Hat certifications are offered as Red Hat locations worldwide
and cost around $150 per exam.

The market is flooded with IT certifications. As far as Linux
goes, what certifications (if any) matter to you? Has a
vendor-specific, or general Linux certification (such as those
offered by the Linux Professional Institute) ever landed you a
job? Or are these just nice pieces of paper to have on the wall?
As always, I'm interested to hear readers' opinions on this
topic.

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To contact: Phil Hochmuth

Phil Hochmuth is a Network World Senior Editor and a former
systems integrator. You can reach him at
<mailto:phochmut at nww.com>.
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But what if the danger to your network lurks from within - a
disgruntled employee, misuse of a VPN, 3rd party access,
employee access for personal reasons? In the following report,
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providing multidimensional protection.
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=117640
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