CISSP VS. CCSP

M@rv1n

I will ask this question in the cissp forum also. Which is more useful to get. I work with the DOD, and they use primarly CISCO equiptment, and i personally feel the CCSP is easier being that i work in that enviornment, but it will give me a warm and fuzzy having the CISSP. I need guidance. Im lookin at a 3 month 4+ hour days 7 days a week studying for both. So any advice is welcomed.

networker050184

These are really two totally different certifications. One is for specific vendor equipment and the other covers a broad range of security topics.

If I were you I'd go ahead and knock out the CCSP while you actually have hands on with the equipment.

dynamik

I don't think that's a reasonable time-frame for either though.

networker050184

Three months per CCSP exam I hope he means

M@rv1n

dynamik wrote:

I don't think that's a reasonable time-frame for either though.

Been studyin for both, im at a point where i need a direction.

Slowhand

M@rv1n wrote:

dynamik wrote:

I don't think that's a reasonable time-frame for either though.

Been studyin for both, im at a point where i need a direction.

What kind of study materials have you been using?

M@rv1n

Slowhand wrote:

M@rv1n wrote:

dynamik wrote:

I don't think that's a reasonable time-frame for either though.

Been studyin for both, im at a point where i need a direction.

What kind of study materials have you been using?

CBT's and tech forums, and I work with some CISSP's and CCSP's. SO alot of reading and hands on ad lecture from my co-works.

Slowhand

From what I understand, you'll be doing a whole lot more theory and reading for CISSP, and if you've been doing hands-on work with Cisco equipment, you're probably better off studying for the CCSP exams. You can always do CISSP later on, if you should still want it.

M@rv1n

Slowhand wrote:

From what I understand, you'll be doing a whole lot more theory and reading for CISSP, and if you've been doing hands-on work with Cisco equipment, you're probably better off studying for the CCSP exams. You can always do CISSP later on, if you should still want it.

Which one looks better on my resume. Im not doin this for love, Im doin it for money. Im askin cuz alot of you guys and gals have the certs im lookin for.

networker050184

If its just for money the CISSP probably has more earning potential. It will be a lot easier to to study for something you enjoy though.

M@rv1n

networker050184 wrote:

If its just for money the CISSP probably has more earning potential. It will be a lot easier to to study for something you enjoy though.

Ok, thanks. CISSP= More Money, CCSP= easier for me. but along with my other certs MCSE2K3: Security, Sec +, CCNA. My earning potential should ok right?

Slowhand

The real question is, do you meet the experience requirements for CISSP? If you don't, then CCSP might be your only option, of the two. As far as earning potential goes, you'll be making plenty of cash either way, but CISSP is high in demand and very recognizable, (it's become an industry buzz-term that HR managers pounce on). The tradeoff, though, will be that you'll be put to work doing very difficult, time-demanding things. The name of the game will be high levels of responsibility, knowledge, and pressure, in order to maintain that paycheck. Experience will also play a big part in that, you'll be expected to demonstrate a high level of security expertise along with producing a long list of previous security management and administration work.

M@rv1n

I have the Experience required for the CISSP, and I already have a co-worker to endorse me when I pass. I think I will go CISSP jus for the Money and the share EGO boosting of it. Thanks for all the advice, but keep it comming I am always open, my CISSP book is not here yet.