Certification Goals for 2017

rwmidl

I try not to set goals because more often than not, life gets in the way.

I did my CISM as a last minute thing this year. I'd like to go the CISA in 2017/2018 and potentially the CCSP.

thatguy67

My 2017 goals will be to finish whatever I started for 2016. Most likely CCNP:R&S and CCNP:Security.

NavyMooseCCNA

SSCP
CCSP
and possibly CCFP

dhay13

dhay13 wrote: »

I am an overachiever. I had no plans to do any certs this year but completed the Sec+ and CISSP (awaiting endorsement) this year thanks to TE and a few co-workers getting me motivated!

just to add, no idea what i will work on for 2017. definitely some labbing. maybe CCSP? SSCP? will cross that bridge when i get to it. for now labbing and seeing what is out there that can be had with the CISSP

cyberguypr

2017 may be the first year in a while where I don't do a cert. So far I'm inclined to work exclusively on my DSc. If that doesn't pan out I will go for CCSP and possibly GPEN.

E Double U

Knocked out CEH less than two weeks ago. My request for GCIA is pending approval and I'm thinking about CISM.

If I can get into my desired masters program at the Univ of Amsterdam in Sept 2017 then I'll put certs to the side.

NetworkNewb

cyberguypr wrote: »

I'm inclined to work exclusively on my DSc.

If you don't mind answering, where at?

Talks of degrees always gets me thinking of going for my Masters, couple years away from actually doing it I think though.

greg9891

@OctalDump, I agree I am studying for my VCP 550 before that expires and I am souly focused on that for the end of the year. .......will reply to this Post in a few months God Spears Life.

cyberguypr

Capitol Tech. I've been accepted, just making 100% I want to pursue it before I commit.

UnixGuy

If I can knock a SANS cert or two, I'll be happy.

xxxkaliboyxxx

Given that I only have a Sec+, I'll take any cert win!

chrisone

2017 Goals: eCPPT, OSCP, LFCS, CISSP-ISSAP

Time permitting, honorable mentions:
Finish CCNP Security
Palo Alto PCNSE
ISC2 CCSP

TacoRocket

CEH
CISSP
GCIA
GNFA
Master's
eCPPT

Who knows.

thomas_

Linux+ if I don't get off my butt and finish it before the end of this year.

CCNP

OctalDump

OK, I'll bite. I'm hoping to get a couple more exams done before the end of the year.

Start a Master's in InfoSec - likely will take 2 years.

VCP-DCV renewal, possibly with VCP-NV

Finish my CCNP R+S exams (illness this year messed up this one for me)
RHCE
CISSP - or more likely Associate of ISC2
Wireless something (CCNA Wireless, CWNA)
ITIL Intermediate (or at least finish the courses)

Possibly some more Project Management. Maybe some more Cloud/Virtualisation.

Still deciding what to do with Windows. I had planned on getting a few MCSAs this year, but I don't think I'm really a Windows person. It will probably depend on the work I am doing.

shyguyIT

2017 Goals:

CCNP R&S
CCNA Data Center
CCNA Security

dhay13

xxxkaliboyxxx wrote: »

Given that I only have a Sec+, I'll take any cert win!

no excuse. at the beginning of 2016 i didn't even have Sec+, only A+ and Network+. I knocked out Sec+ in March and CISSP a couple weeks ago. it can be done! i had about 8 years of IT before this and did the A+ and Net+ in 2010 when they were still lifetime. just had to get motivated again.

set a goal and stick to it. i decided in February that i was doing the Sec+. took it a couple weeks later and committed to the CISSP by the end of 2016. just had to set deadlines

Mike R

2017

CCNA
Sec+
?

I just want to give thanks to all those on this forum. My current IT job (my first one since my occupation change) has been soul crushing. Mainly due to my boss and they way he treats certs and his lack of any ability to train people. It's nice to come here and see helpful people who continually try and help others. So my 2017 goal is to get back on track with certs and being excited to learn new tech.

Happy Thanksgiving and Holidays to all of you here, and may 2017 bless you and your families.

OctalDump

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FillAwful

2016 was a banner year: Linux+, GCIA, finished my BS CIS. Awaiting results of CSA+ Beta.

2017: Another SANS cert either GCIH or GNFA, CHFI for the lolz, CISSP long over due.

I'm very fortunate that my employer values certifications and training and will pay for them. Thanks to everyone on TE for sharing their valuable experience. Good luck to everyone for 2017!

Piers

My 2016 was pretty good too, parts 2 and 3 of my Server 2012 MCSA, Mobility+ and Windows 10 697..

Next year (actually already started due to my work year being Nov-Oct) is hopefully Office 365 MCSA and the Windows 10 698 for the MCSA there as well.. After that, I dunno.. perhaps a SharePoint or Skype elective for an MCSE

xxxkaliboyxxx

dhay13 wrote: »

no excuse. at the beginning of 2016 i didn't even have Sec+, only A+ and Network+. I knocked out Sec+ in March and CISSP a couple weeks ago. it can be done! i had about 8 years of IT before this and did the A+ and Net+ in 2010 when they were still lifetime. just had to get motivated again.

set a goal and stick to it. i decided in February that i was doing the Sec+. took it a couple weeks later and committed to the CISSP by the end of 2016. just had to set deadlines

Preach! I know your right. I should just schedule my C| EH now for a month out or something, that way I have no excuse. Other wise I feel I can study forever.

FillAwful

xxxkaliboyxxx wrote: »

Preach! I know your right. I should just schedule my C| EH now for a month out or something, that way I have no excuse. Other wise I feel I can study forever.

This. This is exactly what I do. Asses my current level of knowledge. Schedule the test then get to work!

Judderman88

I originally said I'd do MCSA 2012 this year but due to various personal reasons, it never happened. I'm thinking of jumping straight to MCSA 2016 for 2017 and considering CCENT although I have no Cisco experience. Is this the right one to start on?

[Deleted User]

Busy year next year!

2017: OSCP,GPEN,Server+,E|CSP
Still have 1 more cert to do before the year is over!

CIO

2017 Goal:

> Land my first true security role (5 years of IT experience as a generalist tech)
> CCNA R&S
> CCNA Security
> SSCP

chrisone

Strange, I got a rep comment about my cert goals. Someone remarked "no................" Dont know who or why my cert goals were so important for someone else but who ever you are, just PM if you have something to say or have any questions.

DatabaseHead

I really wish I could find one that made sense in my space....... You all in security are lucky

OctalDump

chrisone wrote: »

Strange, I got a rep comment about my cert goals. Someone remarked "no................" Dont know who or why my cert goals were so important for someone else but who ever you are, just PM if you have something to say or have any questions.

I think maybe they thought you were being too optimistic, maybe they misread your honourable mentions as definite goals.

FWIW, I think your 3 are achievable given what you already have.

chrisone

OctalDump wrote: »

I think maybe they thought you were being too optimistic, maybe they misread your honourable mentions as definite goals.

FWIW, I think your 3 are achievable given what you already have.

Yeah so many factors play into what is achievable during a year. Study habits, free time, dedication, previous experience, financing, exam difficulty, to name a few. My average has always been somewhere between 2-4 certs. 2016 was tough for me, I failed CISSP twice, passed CEH, and PASS CCNP Switch to recertify my cisco exams. I am taking my third attempt for CISSP Dec 1st. So sitting 5 exams wasn't easy for me mentally and financially.

I had other goals for 2016, but failed attempts set me back twice, and that was easily 6 months time of setback due to financial and restudying material. Oh well, it happens and you continue to move on. Anyway I just wanted to call out that person who feels like they wanted to say something to me but did it in a secret way without PMing me personally.

Thanks OctalDump and I hope you have a good year of success with your goals in 2017!