Certification Advice

Hello,

I've been a security analyst for almost 1 year and a half, besides that I have no other experience (although I'm good with programming - C/C++, Java). I'm a computer science student.

So far I've passed CompTIA Security+ and SSCP. At the moment I have no idea what my next certification should be, so I though I should ask here. I'm also a bit pressed by time as I have to buy something until the end of 2016 (my employer pays for them).

Tried ITIL Foundations and failed, I don't want to retake it.
CEH - lots of people complain it's not worth the money. I don't have 2 years of experience so it'd be ~$1500
CCNA - hate it, tried studying for it twice (the first time for 6 months and it was my first networking read, the second time for 1 month)
Network+ - not sure how useful it is as I already have Security+
GCIH - doubt I can pass it with just 3 months of study, but I plan on trying and hopefully passing the GCIH by 09/2017

I'd love to hold GREM sometime in the future.

Was thinking of CompTIA Linux+, even if it's not related to what I do.

Please advise.

Thank you,
Veronica

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DatabaseHead

[URL]http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/123431-security-job-requirements-degrees-certifications.html[/URL]

I did some research about a month or so ago should still be current.

cyberguypr

The main thing missing from this post is what is your goal. That always helps shape recommendations.

veroniica

DatabaseHead - thanks!

cyberguypr - Uhm, I still don't know what I'd like to do long term. I'm inclined towards forensics and incident handling.

DatabaseHead

C|EH, CISA, CISM and CISA all looked to be sought after for senior and security analyst positions. ~15% of all jobs postings either preferred or required those certs. If you aren't eligible for the CISSP I would consider one of those 4.

FYI - Not in security, data analytics, ETL and forecasting.

UnixGuy

veroniica wrote: »

DatabaseHead - thanks!

cyberguypr - Uhm, I still don't know what I'd like to do long term. I'm inclined towards forensics and incident handling.

Can't go wrong with SANS certifications if you can afford them

Mike7

veroniica wrote: »

I'm also a bit pressed by time as I have to buy something until the end of 2016 (my employer pays for them).

Go for GIAC SANS courses . If you need to do it by end 2016, go for the OnDemand courses.

Mike7

veroniica wrote: »

I'm inclined towards forensics and incident handling.

You probably will like SANS DFIR course curriculum