Check Point Certified Security Principles Associate (CCSPA)

What do you guys think? anyone taken it? what courseware would i use?
I'm thinking about this next as i am in the security field currently or possibly my CCNA as that will help with my cisco knowledge (though i am not really in contact with cisco products ALL too often). I cant get the CISSP yet as i only have 2 years exp and i dont think sec+ and TICSA would count to them as another 2 years. any ideas suggestions?
I'm thinking about this next as i am in the security field currently or possibly my CCNA as that will help with my cisco knowledge (though i am not really in contact with cisco products ALL too often). I cant get the CISSP yet as i only have 2 years exp and i dont think sec+ and TICSA would count to them as another 2 years. any ideas suggestions?
Josh
A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, TICSA, CCNA, MCSA, AS Network Engineering
A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, TICSA, CCNA, MCSA, AS Network Engineering
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The CCNA will look good on your resume, and it is a requirement before doing Cisco's security track (CCSP). It is pretty hot, and you'll get a letter of approval from the NSA when you have passed 4 out of the total 5 tests. Personally I think that is very cool
Have you looked into the SANS GIAC line of certs.?
- very technical, vendor neutral and highly respected in the industry.
The most important thing is what is in demand in your area. Look at the job ads, which certifications are required in your "dream job".
A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, TICSA, CCNA, MCSA, AS Network Engineering
If you want a fun one, I would study for the CEH. I would get the self study kit from EcCouncil.. (about 200). I am thinking about going back through everything just to mess around. It was a lot of fun to prepare for. ..Much more so than your other typical question and answer tests.
The SANs certs are great....but you need to be ready to devote a lot of time towards them.
Oh yeah...the Check Point certs..I looked at one a little while back, but never followed through with it. I can tell you by taking some practice tests...if you plan on taking it, you need to have quite a bit of experience with the product. In the practice questions, I was getting questions on specifice tab / button names / placement. So, I would get a lot of hands on time with the product first.
Hope this helps..
A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, MCSE+I, MCSE:Security, MCDBA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, CCIE Written (R/S, Voice),INFOSEC, JNCIA (M and FWV), JNCIS (M and FWV), ENA, C|EH, ACA, ACS, ACE, CTP, CISSP, SSCP, MCIWD, CIWSA
A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, TICSA, CCNA, MCSA, AS Network Engineering
Those of you who haven't looked into this particular cert... its not vendor specific. It is just fundamentals and you don't do anything with Check Point's products. I have just received the courseware that I ordered on the Check Point webpage. I tried to find the instructor led course but could not find it offered anywhere. I was getting desparate enough that I'd fly anywhere in North America and it just isn't normally offered. Some places will do it if you get together a few people but that was not an option.
Anybody have any experience with this cert? I need to write it asap
CCNP (BCMSN, ONT, ISCW completed)
HP ASE ProCurve Networking (BPRAN, Security completed)
I got the Security+ CBT Nugget thinking it would parralel the CCSPA. Unfortunately, I was wrong. CCSPA deals a lot more with procedural, managerial type concepts.
A good read through the book will get you through it but I don't think the studying and exam was worth it... unless your boss is making you do it.
I do plan on taking Security+ even though it is not a requirement by my boss. It looks like it will be a bit more worth while.
CCNP (BCMSN, ONT, ISCW completed)
HP ASE ProCurve Networking (BPRAN, Security completed)
I would never expected someone to find Security+ more worthwhile than a CheckPoint certification.
How would you rate the Checkpoint courseware you got for this exam?
The courseware was a pretty dry. Mostly because this exam is not very technical. The answers are definitely all in the book but you will be struggling to not fall asleep while reading it!
I don't know of any other materials that would help in studying for this exam and I wouldn't recommend applying other learnings (like the Security+ CBT Nuggets I got) for this exam because it could throw you off. I will have to see but I think some of the concepts taught in the courseware and that are tested on the exam will only be found in those two places
If anyone else needs to write this exam and wants to ask me any questions feel free to contact me
CCNP (BCMSN, ONT, ISCW completed)
HP ASE ProCurve Networking (BPRAN, Security completed)
Certs: A+, Network+, MCP(70-270, 70-290)
I was instructed to get the CCSPA by my boss. I didn't even know the cert existed
CCNP (BCMSN, ONT, ISCW completed)
HP ASE ProCurve Networking (BPRAN, Security completed)
Is this more easy than Security+?
I'm planning to take Sec+ (again) and this may be.
Already passed: Oracle Cloud, AZ-900
Taking AZ-104 in December.
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