Of all the I.T. areas dominating the modern world stage, this particular field is one of the largest and most encompassing. Generally, some level of specialisation is required, as to learn about each component would probably take decades of learning. Both Cisco and Microsoft create systems to operate in sector. The Network and Server software programs are looked after by Microsoft, and Cisco are mostly concerned with routers and switches, in other words the Network hard-ware. It's become commercially essential for Microsoft and Cisco to move into security over the last decade. An additional fast growing area in this field is wireless-connectivity and related products. Lastly, 2 very important and developing sectors within the Security marketplace are Computer-Forensics & Ethical-Hacking.

'CompTIA' (the Computing Technology Industry Association) is a world-wide company that right now provides a lot of the most reputed vendor neutral accreditation tracks available. There are also several other organisations, such as the ISC2 (abbreviated from their rather long-winded: International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium!) and 'CWNP' (Certified Wireless Network Professional). Needless to say Cisco & Microsoft provide a full selection of skilled professional certifications. Because there are so many training and job options available in this sector, its prudent to get more personalised advice from an experienced industry expert prior to selecting your specific course. This will keep you from getting into an expensive mistake, in terms of time and money spent.

A rudimentary understanding of networks is an ideal first-base for anybody getting into the IT industry. Until you understand how a PC functions and communicates with other PCs, the rest is just nonsense. Providing you have proficient user skills, you'll find the 'CompTIA' A+ & CompTIA Network+ training programs are ideal for starters. We discuss specifics of these programs on our web-pages focused on CompTIA.

What you choose to do next depends largely on whether you would like to focus on 'hardware' or 'software'. With regard to hardware, you are talking about Cisco ('CCNA'/'CCNP'), & for 'software' you'll need MS (MCSA/MCSE). However, it must be mentioned that a thorough knowledge of MS network systems is practically a necessity for most network-environments, mainly because of MS's dominance in this field. Again, each of these certifications are featured in-depth on the relevant pages within this website.

On the other hand, you may want to keep going on the vendor-neutral path with further CompTIA accreditation (for example Server+, Linux+ and Security+ ) or even have a go at the wireless (Wi-Fi) aspect of things with the 'CWNP'/'CWNA'.

Computer (or Digital) 'Forensics' is comparatively new on the scene - TV shows such as Crime Scene Investigation could have made us aware of it. Obviously though the job in real life won't always be quite as stylised as the programmes would have us believe! Even so, technological forensics is providing an intriguing job for many individuals these days. A Computer Forensics specialist will search for and interpret digital artefacts which can often be utilised to resolve crimes.

Alongside Security & Computer Forensics the to some extent new field of Ethical Hacking is emerging. The 'Certified Ethical Hacker' ('CEH') & the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator(CHFI) are mid to high level accreditations supplied by the EC-Council.

If you're particularly interested in 'Messaging' or 'Security', then Microsoft have speciality MCSE's available to handle these areas. Quite possibly, the 'CompTIA' Security+ , advancing on to the 'CISSP' (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) might be appropriate. Prior to choosing this path though you need to be conscious of the exact level of work experience required for the 'CISSP'. Our recommendation is of course to take part in an informed discussion before embarking on any kind of new career-training.

Industry recognised certifications can be obtained from both the suppliers themselves & vendor-neutral organisations. The fact is, there is a lot of certification that's supplied by highly respectable unbiased establishments -- and this is becoming increasingly important. It is now extensively accepted that understanding inter-connectivity and technological convergence is becoming incredibly important in networking. Networking is in actual fact going through some key paradigm-shifts right now; notably the move towards Cloud or Internet based computing (both in terms of data storage, and actual processing power), & the mental attitude change towards 'green' I.T.. Green IT doesn't necessarily indicate 'saving the earth' -- it does have many elements intended to reduce the carbon dioxide impact etc., but its also solidly placed in the commercial reality of cost-savings. The actual processing power in more technologically advanced computer systems is lower, which means less heat to cool down. Fuel expenses can often be substantially reduced for companies like data centres that are large technology users.

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