now i'm in teritary education... learning basics of data-communication & networking, java & c++ programming, simple web language like javascript, html, dhtml, xhtml, css... i can't even assemble my own machine properly... what a shame...

i hope to work in IT field as a security personnal.... what certifications should i go for first?

some suggested CCNA, MCSE as the basics and take vendor specific like checkpoint CCSA/CCSE or isc2 SSCP