Introduction

Congratulations! If you are reading this introduction, then you have probably decided that security is an important part of your future success and that obtaining security certifications will prove that you have a solid understanding of security related topics and concepts.

Professional certifications have been an important part of the computing industry for many years and will continue to be important for years to come. Many reasons exist for these certifications, but the most popularly cited reason is credibility. All other qualifications being equal, a certified employee/consultant/job candidate is considered more valuable than one who is not certified.

So, this book was written to help anyone from up-and-coming IT professionals ...

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