CCNA R&S & Sec. What about Security+?

tarikos1311

Hello,

I'm new here. I'm a network engineer. Recently I've passed both CCNA R&S and Security.
Now that I've discovered that the certs are not managed only by Cisco, talking about CompTIA..
My question is: should I pass Security+? What are the benefits?
Many thanks !

SpetsRepair

What's your reason for taking it? Is it something that's required or do you just want another cert on the list? CISSP is more in demand etc.. but it doesn't hurt to have a security + I

In my opinion its just another cert, since you already have the ccna sec just go for the ccnp

tarikos1311

Thanks for your feedback. Another cert is the objective. I see that Security+ is about more topics and details regarding the security in its globalization. So the next target you saying is CISSP Or CCNP Sec?

PeterHands

Ive got an interview next friday for Information Security Manager and one of the key requirements was for CompTIA Security+. Now obviously they want a CISSP too (which I currently don't have), but having a Sec+ shows you have a foundation knowledge in Information Security, understand a bit about Information Security and not just rocking up pretending you know a bit after reading a few concepts for the interview.

Its what I call an entry qualification into Information Security but one that is well thought off and known more and more...

Id defo take it if I were you and im sure you would have no probs passing! For me it was the cost of the exam that hacked me off, but work did reimburse me anyways!

Darril Gibsons Book and sims from measureup.com should see you through.

tarikos1311

PeterHands, thank you so much. I think my eyes are seeing bright at the moment. Me that I was thinking that CCNA Sec is at the same level at Security+'s.
In the final, it seems that both certs (ccna sec & secutiry+) are completing each other.

Now that it decided, I shall begin by watching some videos, a friend talked about (Professor Messer's). Do you have an idea about it?

aftereffector

I wouldn't say that CCNA Security and a Security+ compete against each other - they are both generally identified as entry level certs, but the market segments are different. CCNA Security is a quick introduction to configuring security on Cisco devices, while Security+ is a quick introduction to the information security world as a whole. I haven't seen CCNA Security as an entry level job requirement, but I have seen Security+ on a lot - actually the vast majority - of entry level infosec job listings.

I have CCNA Security but it's completely irrelevant to my job right now as I don't work in a technical role, and I don't work with Cisco devices. I do policy and governance at my current gig, so Security+ and CISSP are right in line with my job requirements. If I ever go for a technical configuration or engineering role in the future, CCNA Security probably won't get me there, but at least it would be a stepping stone to a CCNP-level certification... but that's an entirely different beast.

tarikos1311

Hmm it seems that CISSP is the joker the security world. However I feel like I'm not ready to take it.
That is why I've decided to learn more. As you said Security+ is the first door for the information security world. I will start by taking this one, then CISSP will take place. What do you think?

Deathmage

Security + is wanted more just because it's vendor neutral, whereas CCNA: Security is Cisco focused. On the flip side comparing CCNA:Security to CCNA: R&S to a HR person is surely to give you the glazed over eye look. To them they just see CCNA and if they ask you are you CCNA certified they typically mean R&S. However if you say your Security + certified they know the difference.

alxx

Whats your aim or end goal ? Are you trying to broaden your skills or specialise more ?