Just passed sec+ and already have MCSA

a80li

Hi,

I just passed Sec+ and I already have MCSA so what do you recommend next?

JDMurray

What are your career goals? I assume you are collecting certs to get a (better) job?

a80li

Hi,

Thank you for the reply!

I already have a job and I am OK with it but my boss here want me to take more cert's and the company will pay for it.
I checked MCP site and they mentioned some thing about prerequisite for MCSA/security and Security+ was there as one but I am not sure if I need to do more exams to be MCSA/Security

Regards,

Ali

JDMurray

So you are a Microsoft sysadmin? The MCSE:Security would be good goal then. Do you do any network administration? Working up to the CCNA:Security might be a good thing too.

a80li

Hi,

A qustion: My MSCA plus security+ will make MCSA:Security or i need to have more exams?

May be MCSE is a good goal!

rwmidl

a80li wrote: »

Hi,

A qustion: My MSCA plus security+ will make MCSA:Security or i need to have more exams?

May be MCSE is a good goal!

Yes, you will need to send Microsoft a copy of your Security + certification, and once they validate it, you will have the MCSA: Security.

willhi1979

rwmidl wrote: »

Yes, you will need to send Microsoft a copy of your Security + certification, and once they validate it, you will have the MCSA: Security.

You have to have two Security electives to get a Security Designation. I used Security+ for one and need to pass the 70-299. See the link below.

Systems Administrator| MCSA | Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

a80li

Hi,

Thanx for the replies!
Can I get MSCA server 2008:Security? and what exams I need to take?

a80li

By the way, I had 70-350 (ISA 2004) with my MSCA so can I fulfill MSCA:Security now?

willhi1979

a80li wrote: »

By the way, I had 70-350 (ISA 2004) with my MSCA so can I fulfill MSCA:Security now?

Yes, with the Security+ and the 70-350 you would fufill the elective requirement. That information is on the link I posted.

a80li

Thanx buddy for the support!

Phronesis

a80li wrote: »

Hi,

I just passed Sec+ and I already have MCSA so what do you recommend next?

i strongly suggest you take CCNA.

a80li

Hi,

Well, my company require me to have a security oriented certification and they might not allow me to take networking or similar stuff!
Do you recommend SSCP?

JDMurray

Does your company provide a listings of certifications that find acceptable and that they will pay for?

a80li

Does your company provide a listings of certifications that find acceptable and that they will pay for?

No, but they require certifications related to IT security.

Thanks Admin!

JDMurray

Have a look at job postings for the same type of work you do in your geographical area and check what certs the hiring managers are asking for. It never hurts to make yourself more marketable.

a80li

JDMurray wrote: »

Have a look at job postings for the same type of work you do in your geographical area and check what certs the hiring managers are asking for. It never hurts to make yourself more marketable.

Hi,

How to search for this? I am in Sweden, is there a website or something similar?

CertGuy2011

Hi a80li, we are in the same situation. Just finished Sec+ as an elective for MCSA. I'm currently doing my MCSE cert since I only have 3 exams to pass. Then I will do Cisco CCNA cert. I personnaly think that MCSE & CCNA are a must for Network Administrator.

a80li

Hi,

My name is Ali and I am in Sweden!

I agree with you about MCSA, MCSE and CCNA as a base for ever thing over that.
I submit my transcript to MS and I am MCSA: Security now!

I think if I need to upgrade to MCSA server 2008 then one exam is required?

Admin,

What do you think about SSCP? Do you recommend it?

Thanks,

Ali