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Q4 2010 / 2011 security cert objectives?

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    dynamikdynamik Banned Posts: 12,312 ■■■■■■■■■□
    My how things change...

    I was dead-set on pentesting/reverse-engineering/exploit development a couple weeks ago, and now that I'm in a management role, I couldn't care less. I just ordered my CISM materials, and I may take a stab at the CISSP-ISSAP as well. I'm still considering doing the GCIH and GCIA and ultimately going for the GSE. I haven't been given the details for my training budget yet, and those will greatly depend on how that shakes out.


    Edit: I just ordered my ISSAP book. Thanks for the motivation icon_thumright.gif
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    rogue2shadowrogue2shadow Member Posts: 1,501 ■■■■■■■■□□
    dynamik wrote: »
    My how things change...

    I was dead-set on pentesting/reverse-engineering/exploit development a couple weeks ago, and now that I'm in a management role, I couldn't care less. I just ordered my CISM materials, and I may take a stab at the CISSP-ISSAP as well. I'm still considering doing the GCIH and GCIA and ultimately going for the GSE. I haven't been given the details for my training budget yet, and those will greatly depend on how that shakes out.


    Edit: I just ordered my ISSAP book. Thanks for the motivation icon_thumright.gif

    Long time no see! Great update.
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    badrottiebadrottie Member Posts: 116
    dynamik wrote: »
    My how things change...

    I was dead-set on pentesting/reverse-engineering/exploit development a couple weeks ago, and now that I'm in a management role, I couldn't care less. I just ordered my CISM materials, and I may take a stab at the CISSP-ISSAP as well. I'm still considering doing the GCIH and GCIA and ultimately going for the GSE. I haven't been given the details for my training budget yet, and those will greatly depend on how that shakes out.

    Edit: I just ordered my ISSAP book. Thanks for the motivation icon_thumright.gif

    It is good to see to see someone else pursuing the ISSAP.

    My current plans:

    Q2/3) CISM (wrote on June 12th, still awaiting examination results)
    Q4) Beer++ (The next round of Beer+)

    2012:
    No fixed quarter, based on exam availability: CISSP-ISSAP
    Q2/3) CISA
    Q4) Scotch+
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    down77down77 Member Posts: 1,009
    Like Dynamik, since changing roles my focus has shifted slightly away from the security studies. Once I complete the CCIP I'm intending to go back and finish the CISSP-ISSAP exam and most likely C|HFI.

    I also want to finish reading Security Engineering by Ross Anderson. It's been a decent book so far, but I havent had the time to finish reading!
    CCIE Sec: Starting Nov 11
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    Bl8ckr0uterBl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I have changed jobs as well and my path has gotten a bit muddy. I am now focused on R/S, Firewalls (ASAs and palo alto) and wireless. After WCNA, CWNA, CCNP and CWSP, I will take a small break and regroup. It's possible that I just pick up CCDA instead of CCNP and go after a few SANS exams (we use a lot of alternative, non cisco products and I need to make sure that I study the technology and protocols, not just what cisco says). I say that because my company doesn't really have a security person and I am going to have to step up heavily to do what they need me to do. CCNP does have that strong name recognition though. Hmm....

    At any rate my number one goal is to be a SME on Network Security, with or without certification.
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    idr0pidr0p Member Posts: 104
    I got my GCIH this month.

    July -> GPEN
    August -> DEFCON
    Sept -> GWAPT
    Dec -> CISA
    Jan -> Apply for M.S.
    Jan -> OSCP
    Later -> CCNA for fun

    GAME TIME!
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    down77down77 Member Posts: 1,009
    idr0p wrote: »
    I got my GCIH this month.

    July -> GPEN
    August -> DEFCON
    Sept -> GWAPT
    Dec -> CISA
    Jan -> Apply for M.S.
    Jan -> OSCP
    Later -> CCNA for fun

    GAME TIME!

    Congrats! Was this a self study attempt or did you attend a SANS course?
    CCIE Sec: Starting Nov 11
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    idr0pidr0p Member Posts: 104
    Self Study, from a coworkers books.
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    docricedocrice Member Posts: 1,706 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Were these books that your co-worker let you use the official SANS books? Just so you know, that's technically a violation of the Courseware License Agreement as stated in the very beginning of each SANS course binder.
    Hopefully-useful stuff I've written: http://kimiushida.com/bitsandpieces/articles/
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    qdog007qdog007 Banned Posts: 16 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Well, I decided that I will specialize in network security monitoring (NSM). I also have a minor interest in pen-testing and malware analysis. Later on, I may be pursue a management path..not sure. So with that in mind, my goals are:

    2011 -- GCIH/GCIA and OSCP
    2012 - CISSP (yes I will probably need a whole year for this!)

    In between, I will also work on my soft skills such as public speaking. I'm looking attend local seminars or join toastmaster for this. That is all.
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    docricedocrice Member Posts: 1,706 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Since I started my cert-chasing journey 1.5 years ago, I've altered course on my objectives quite a bit. First it was all about doing the Cisco / Microsoft thing, then I bought into the whole GIAC dream, then it was ... well, you get the picture. The more I learned about existing certifications on this site and the kind of knowledge they could potentially impart, my objectives have shifted a bit.

    But as of right now, my wish list of certs are as follows:
    • GAWN
    • GPEN
    • GWAPT
    • CWNA
    • CWSP
    • CCSA
    • CCNP Security (just SECURE and FIREWALL)
    • CISSP
    • OSCP
    Most likely I will attempt one ... maybe two of these (tops) by the end of the year as I just started a new job with a rather lengthy commute. It's probably better if I read more non-certification books that focus on specific subject areas rather than "this is what you need to know to pass this exam" type material. That would better help my career than just adding more four-letter acronyms to my name. I'd hate to be that "super-certified-but-doesn't-know-anything" guy.

    However, I am very much looking forward to TCP/IP Weapons School 3.0 at USENIX next month.
    Hopefully-useful stuff I've written: http://kimiushida.com/bitsandpieces/articles/
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    nicklauscombsnicklauscombs Member Posts: 885
    setting myself up to take a big swing at the OSCP next.
    WIP: IPS exam
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    idr0pidr0p Member Posts: 104
    docrice wrote: »
    Were these books that your co-worker let you use the official SANS books? Just so you know, that's technically a violation of the Courseware License Agreement as stated in the very beginning of each SANS course binder.

    Counter Hack Reloaded
    Hacking Exposed


    One of the books is written by the person who does the course but i dont think that is violation as they dont have anything to do with SANs. They do follow the course very well people tell me.
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    docricedocrice Member Posts: 1,706 ■■■■■■■■■■
    idr0p wrote: »
    Counter Hack Reloaded
    Hacking Exposed

    One of the books is written by the person who does the course but i dont think that is violation as they dont have anything to do with SANs. They do follow the course very well people tell me.

    Oh yeah, that's perfectly acceptable. Counter Hack is actually on my to-buy list.
    Hopefully-useful stuff I've written: http://kimiushida.com/bitsandpieces/articles/
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    sb97sb97 Member Posts: 109
    I need to finish off my CCNA Security. I want to knock out a GCFW before years end.
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