Advice please

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Hi all
I am looking for a bit of advice. I will give you some background info on me and see what you think.
I have been a Network Specalist for the last 2 years full time. I worked in desktop support for 6 years before that for 2 companies. While with the second company i was helping out with networking as i currently hold a BSC in Network Computing.
I have gotten the certification bug again.
I have just recently passed my MCP and was going to work on my Security+ and MCSE. Today my boss asked me if i wanted to do my CISSP (Courses, exams etc).
I have had a look throught the CISSP candidate bulletin and i quite like the look of the material but unsure if its for me. I am quite technical and it looked like their was more planning and management involved in the CISSP.
I will still be doing my security+ before embarking on my CISSP. I know its a lot of work etc
Do you think i am embarking on the right track.
Sorry for the big story etc. I have to tell my boss by tommorow and not quite sure what to do
Thanks in advance
I am looking for a bit of advice. I will give you some background info on me and see what you think.
I have been a Network Specalist for the last 2 years full time. I worked in desktop support for 6 years before that for 2 companies. While with the second company i was helping out with networking as i currently hold a BSC in Network Computing.
I have gotten the certification bug again.
I have just recently passed my MCP and was going to work on my Security+ and MCSE. Today my boss asked me if i wanted to do my CISSP (Courses, exams etc).
I have had a look throught the CISSP candidate bulletin and i quite like the look of the material but unsure if its for me. I am quite technical and it looked like their was more planning and management involved in the CISSP.
I will still be doing my security+ before embarking on my CISSP. I know its a lot of work etc
Do you think i am embarking on the right track.
Sorry for the big story etc. I have to tell my boss by tommorow and not quite sure what to do
Thanks in advance
Comments
You can become an associate if pass the test but do not meet the CISSP requirements:
https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?category=1334
I believe it is geared more towards managers and directors, but I'm sure plenty of technical folks have it as well. It's not like having too much knowledge is going to hurt you
However, since you're just starting the Security+, you may be getting in a little over your head at this point.
Are you currently doing your CISSP or have you passed already?
Do you think it would be worth doing after my Security+ or would you recomend a different route
I certainly don't meet the requirements, so I would be looking at the associate as well.
The Security+ is a good certification to get you started. It's a broad overview that includes everything from encryption to physical security, and it will probably provide you with some direction as to what you will want to focus on in your future studies. It also counts as an elective towards your MCSE/MCSE:S.
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Thanks for all your replies guys. Much appreciated