Cisco Routing and Switching, Or Cisco Security?
Which is the best career path?
I see statistics that show security pays more.
But I would have to believe that there as far less security jobs than Routing and Switching jobs?
My goal is to become a contractor, I know 2 CCIE's in R&S, they charge $175-$250 an hour.
I do not know any Securities people though, and I have no idea what one would charge.
Can anyone fill me in or point me to a resource about these career paths?
Thanks!
I see statistics that show security pays more.
But I would have to believe that there as far less security jobs than Routing and Switching jobs?
My goal is to become a contractor, I know 2 CCIE's in R&S, they charge $175-$250 an hour.
I do not know any Securities people though, and I have no idea what one would charge.
Can anyone fill me in or point me to a resource about these career paths?
Thanks!
Comments
I'm not sure which is better, but I would think the demand for security is going to be very high in the future because securing information especially financial information is becoming more and more of a top priority.
One of the teachers at my school has a Duel CCIE in RS and Sec. I'll will have to try to get a hold of him.
I was thinking security would be a good one for the future. From a contractor point of view, I'm just not sure who gets more bussiness.
I wouldn't cut yourself short, do both, the only question is what to do first..
example: my friend decided to go to techskills to recertify ccna he had it back in 1999( obviously he has years of experience) and they tried to place him with a mentor that knew less than him
so don't set in classroom for years to get high level certs and know nothing about actual work
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le3/ccie/certified_ccies/worldwide.html
That publishes all CCIE by Country
Notice Voice is a good track to consider
Only 36 people worldwide with R&S and Voice!
Honestly, I intend to do as many CCIE tracks as I can. Since you have to recertify every year, I figure I might as well be learning something new. (Yes, I'm aware you only have to pass the qualification exam to recert, but if you're a CCIE, you can afford to take the lab exam for another track
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Best thing about Recerting is that you really need to only the the changes they made between the last test and the test you are recerting on. Its much easier to just study the changes then too study the entire freaking thing over.
have a go at a practive exam! and you will see just how hard it is.
Isn't that half the fun?