Security certs. just after freshmen year..too Early? - Need guidance

I am extreamly interested in Infosec and I am able to grasp and implement the concepts really well.. but a lot of security certs recommend job experience and im in my 2nd year of B.Tech CSE. I also hear ppl. obtain these certs after they are placed and already have some experience..
I am taking my Security+ next month.. i knoe its just the fundamentals.. so im not worried about this
Can I proceed with Professional certs after this, given im really interested and have all the time I need?
Will they be useful for me.. for placements.. not primary.. but wud be good if it did..
Please suggest me a certification track.. I wanna do both Vendor specific(MS,Cisco) and neutrals..
Thank you:)
I am taking my Security+ next month.. i knoe its just the fundamentals.. so im not worried about this
Can I proceed with Professional certs after this, given im really interested and have all the time I need?
Will they be useful for me.. for placements.. not primary.. but wud be good if it did..
Please suggest me a certification track.. I wanna do both Vendor specific(MS,Cisco) and neutrals..
Thank you:)
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As for a cert track, there are many threads here on TE that will guide you, just look through the security forum sections. It really depends on your interests though. If you want to start getting a little idea, look up the Sybex "The Basic" series... found Amazon.com: sybex the basics
These books will give you a broad overview of the IT INFOSEC arena and will hopefully let you decide more on a track that will be more interesting to you.
I've decided to do a Cisco cert. next because I just found out my college offers Cisco training and certification.. mostly CCNA:RS or CCENT