Being a PC/IT Security Professional

[mech-eng]

How much time does being a PC security professional require in general or at least? Is it possible to be a PC/IT security professional by only watching training videos? We learn maths via solving examples on paper how can a security professional student his or her topics? Are white-hat hackers and security professionals exactly the same?

Thank you.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

How much time does being a PC security professional require in general or at least?

It's like any other job and determined by the employer.

Is it possible to be a PC/IT security professional by only watching training videos?

Getting a job and being qualified for it are two different things. In general your answer is no.

We learn maths via solving examples on paper how can a security professional student his or her topics?

Most have backgrounds in computer science, networking and information systems.

Are white-hat hackers and security professionals exactly the same?

How can they be exactly the same when they have different titles?

 

[mech-eng]

It's like any other job and determined by the employer.

I did not ask about how much they earn I ask about how many years or how much time does it require to become one of them from almost zero level?

Getting a job and being qualified for it are two different things. In general your answer is no.

Would explain the difference basically?

How can they be exactly the same when they have different titles?

Ethical hacker or white hat hacker might have been a kind of IT/PC security professional how doctor and physician exactly the same even the names are different.

Thank you.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I did not ask about how much they earn I ask about how many years or how much time does it require to become one of them from almost zero level?

There are some 2 year programs that may allow you to get hired in an entry level position. You question doesn't have a concrete answer. It all depends on the specific job you want. Look at job listings and find out the requirements.

Would explain the difference basically?

What? I wouldn't hire anyone who only watched training videos. Would you?

Ethical hacker or white hat hacker might have been a kind of IT/PC security professional how doctor and physician exactly the same even the names are different.

What? Hackers and security professionals would have some similar skill sets. I don't know what else to say.

 

[Borg]

It's like any other profession I think. It takes lots of instruction and it also requires maintenance time. Right now, I'm in the middle of 50 hours of refresher training for my Security + recertification that's required every 3 years.

 

[Dale]

doctor and physician exactly the same even the names are different

I am a doctor. I am not a physician.

 

[berkeman]

I am a doctor. I am not a physician.

LOL. Like he doesn't already have enough trouble understanding stuff...