IT security

So I am completely bored of IT right now. I need something new, or at least a new angle.

So I took up cooking. Been fun.

Beyond that. I was thinking IT Security for a while. For someone in my place, what would be a good move or two? I was thinking SSCP? Or maybe the Cisco Firewall certs. Thoughts?

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DoubleD

Daniel333 wrote: »

So I am completely bored of IT right now. I need something new, or at least a new angle.

So I took up cooking. Been fun.

Beyond that. I was thinking IT Security for a while. For someone in my place, what would be a good move or two? I was thinking SSCP? Or maybe the Cisco Firewall certs. Thoughts?

But your bored of IT so why come back?

Bl8ckr0uter

What do you work it?

SSCP would probably be very easy for you, given your knowledge. You could start looking at SANS but prepare to get $$$ raped. CEH and many other entry level certs may help as well. What type of Infosec do you want to do?

shednik

Daniel,

What interests you the most about IT Security?

keatron has some excellent posts on the subject if you haven't read them yet.

http://www.techexams.net/forums/security-certifications/28593-security-certification-where-start.html

http://www.techexams.net/forums/security-certifications/17522-career-advice-needed.html

http://www.techexams.net/forums/security-certifications/24759-need-helping-chosing-security-certification.html

I personally prefer the network side of security so I have my eyes on the CCNP Security, CCIE Security, and GCFW. I find these aspects are the most exciting and interesting. You just need to decide what you like the most.

joe

Daniel333

Honestly just thinking in writing with that post.

I don't do enough high level networking for my work to in anyway complement my CCNP studies. BUT we are obligated to take on quarterly security audits for our clients. So I might have a good angle there?

But I am seriously bored of failed backups, window updates, install AV, reboot desktop etc etc. I need something new in my day. Considering it might be a smart move to move on from my current spot.

NOC-Ninja

Daniel333 wrote: »

Honestly just thinking in writing with that post.

I don't do enough high level networking for my work to in anyway complement my CCNP studies. BUT we are obligated to take on quarterly security audits for our clients. So I might have a good angle there?

But I am seriously bored of failed backups, window updates, install AV, reboot desktop etc etc. I need something new in my day. Considering it might be a smart move to move on from my current spot.

Sounds like that's a responsibility for Desktop Support?