Security+ is worth??

ok, at the moment I am going to finish the MCSA, to begin the 2008 version. i have Network+. I am peculiar on security+. but its advantageous to make a pause to take security+ or to continue in the 2008?

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Bl8ckr0uter

jovenlibre wrote: »

ok, at the moment I am going to finish the MCSA, to begin the 2008 version. i have Network+. I am peculiar on security+. but its advantageous to make a pause to take security+ or to continue in the 2008?

I would say Sec+ is worth picking up. Plus S+ counts as an elective for the MCSE.

JDMurray

Security+ is recognized by several cert vendors, including Microsoft and (ISC)2, and for HIPAA and DoD work as well. It's also a good intro into InfoSec in general as preparation for more professional certs.

laptop

Which certification is worth more?

CompTIA Security+ or Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002 (http://www.exin-exams.org/exams/exam-program/iso-iec-27000/isfs.aspx)?

brad-

jovenlibre wrote: »

ok, at the moment I am going to finish the MCSA, to begin the 2008 version. i have Network+. I am peculiar on security+. but its advantageous to make a pause to take security+ or to continue in the 2008?

depends on what you do, what you want to do, or what your employer/prospective employers may be more interested in.

If you're going to work an IT helpdesk or something, then stay with windows. If you're going to be a security consultant or networking guy, maybe sec+.

You didnt really give enough information.

Hyper-Me

Though I generally have a very low opinion of CompTIA, the Security+ does show up in a lot of job listings I see and I agree with JDmurray that its a good intro to the world of InfoSec.

Even if you dont want to be a true InfoSec person, having a foundational knowledge of security concepts will be invaluable.

NinjaBoy

Hyper-Me wrote: »

Though I generally have a very low opinion of CompTIA, the Security+ does show up in a lot of job listings I see and I agree with JDmurray that its a good intro to the world of InfoSec.

Even if you dont want to be a true InfoSec person, having a foundational knowledge of security concepts will be invaluable.

I agree too

However I have a high opinion of Comptia certs, not as high as others, but high enough.

-ken

JDMurray

laptop wrote: »

Which certification is worth more?

CompTIA Security+ or Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002 (http://www.exin-exams.org/exams/exam-program/iso-iec-27000/isfs.aspx)?

This comparison is apples and oranges. Security+ is an entry-level security certification for people, while ISO 27002 is part of the ISO 27000 international security standard for organizations. If you are a consultant with the ability to audit organization for ISO 27000/27001/27002 compliance, you are probably earning more than someone who only has a Security+ cert.

Super99

I agree with knwminus.

Kasor

I agree. S+ is a good basic review which you will not learn from basic computer hardware training or customer support.