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Certified EtHicAl HaCkEr

December 29th, 2004 · 1 Comment

I always had this opinion that how can a company certify me that Im good in using their product, each day there is new certification need in the market. In reality a certified professional is as new as beginner in a computer industry, i agree there are some exceptions.

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“Anyone who cites an “Ethical Hacker” credential in a resume is planting a seed of doubt in the minds of those doing the hiring. This may be a good thing if you’re trying to get work with an IT security shop, but I’m not sure it’s worth the tuition. Frankly, if someone came into my lab waving that piece of paper (as if I could afford to hire anyone above the pay grade of part-time cable weaver), I’d probably order up a double helping of background checks.”

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  • 1 Anonymous // Feb 14, 2005 at 12:44 am

    There is no such thing as an ethical hacker. Hacking is a violation - morally.Certifications are an even bigger farce.

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