Security Certs

[mcsefinally]

I am trying to decide a direction for my Security Certification.

I am looking at Sans Institute and their GSEC cert.

Also, I have compared that with CISSP.

I am currently MCSE and CCNA with 6 years of net admin experienec.

Any suggestion????

Thanks

 

[vila75]

Hi ,

What about SSCP?! i dont know about ur experience in network seccurity , but i think it is closer to GSEC.

note: i m planning to get the SSCP exam , and i couldnt find anyone to study with , all interested in the big one .

 

[Guest_imported]

Actually had not thought about that route, but will do some research-

I have had some experience with security, only as a net admin...not a security specialist...

I am looking to expand in that direction

Thanks- I will check into it-

 

[vila75]

Actually SSCP differs from CISSP in No. of domains (10 for CISSP , 7 for SSCP ).Also they say that CISSP is more into managerial level.

you may want to check these sites .In the first one there is a comparison about both certificates

http://www.cccure.org/

http://www.cissps.com

http://www.sscps.com

Regards,

 

[mcsefinally]

Has anyone used Intense School as an avenue towards certification, especially CISSP?

 

[Jayjay811]

I'm an honors studet at drexel univeristy currently in the College of Information Systems and Technology.
I want to take a certification so i will have a good background befor i graduate. I don't graduate until 2006. i might be thinking to much ahead of myself but i want some experience rather than theory (classroom work)
what is a good certification to take?

 

[Rivaman]

To all Security Pro,
I'm currently looking into getting a security certification. I really don't know which road to take. My experience is not great enough for the CISSP yet but I do want to get a security cert that shines in the eyes of the corporate world.

Any suggestions??

Rivaman
MCSE,CNA,Net+, A+

 

[WestMountainGeek]

ISC2 certs cant go wrong. They carry a professional level due to the experience requirements and also the lack of braindumps out their lowering their value. There is the SSCP and CISSP.

However, I saw one of you was still in college. Without work epxerience you would not be able to (and wouldn't want to) attempt these...yet.

Security+ is a new entry level cert that could be a good base.

GIAC also is a good way to go.

There are also more technical certs out there if you just want to work in one vendor area, such as Checkpoint or Cisco.

I am in IT management and have 2 BS's and a Masters in CIS. I picked up two tech certs just to be able to provide a little more granular support to my network admins $$ needs. I am giong for the CISSP now that I finally have met the work experience.

Rani Gill, CCNA,CCDA
IT Senior Manager

 

[Speaker]

Can anyone give any info about specific industry experience required for the CISSP cert? I spoke with someone at CISSP.com and they indicated that a net admin position with security responsibilites (creating and writing policies, etc...) would suffice. Were they blowing smoke to get me to sign up?

 

[jbaugh]

Speaker,
From the ISC website at:

https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?page=43

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CISSP Certification candidates must meet the following requirements prior to taking the CISSP examination.

Subscribe to the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics.
Have a minimum 4 years of direct full-time security professional work experience in one or more of the ten test domains of the information systems security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) or three years of direct full-time security professional work experience in one or more of the ten test domains of the information systems security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) with a college degree or equivalent life experience. Valid experience includes information systems security-related work performed as a practitioner, auditor, consultant, vendor, investigator or instructor, or that which requires IS security knowledge and involves direct application of that knowledge.
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The requirements for the SSCP are somewhat less stringent and only cover seven knowledge areas instead of ten, but four years of Network Admin with a security emphasis should satisfy either certification.

Good Luck,

Joe

Joseph B. Baugh,
PMP, CBM, CISSP, IAM, CCFS,
CCSE, CCAI, CCNP, CCDP, CUE
Network Services Manager, Sierra Southwest Cooperative

"The road goes on forever and the party never ends." -- Joe Ely: Love And Danger, 1993

 

[NorthlandTech]

As a CISSP, I can say that you really should have a good
working knowledge of Management. The CISSP is as they
say, "One inch deep but a mile wide".
Technical knowledge is a must but not at the depth of an
MCSE. Security knowledge is a must and not at just the
PC/Network level. Cameras, Locks, Social Engineering, etc.
You should be familiar with SECURITY not just IT Security.

The

http://www.isc2.org

website really does tell you what you need to know.
The info is out there and worth the learning.
I have heard from others that the (ISC)2 classes are the
best. (they should know how to help you prepare)

Good luck!

ps.
yes, it is a 6 hour test and yes you'll use a lot of it.