Looking for a good Mid Level Security Cert...

CodeBlue1914

Greetings All,

I just completed my CCNP last month and I am starting to think about what cert I want to go for in 2014. I got my Security+ back in 2008 and I was thinking maybe its time to shoot for a more mid level security certification. I am a network engineer so security isn't my primary role which is why I don't want to go for anything as advanced as the CISSP. There is always the CCNP Security, but I was thinking of something more general, plus as of now in my career, I don't even work on the Cisco ASA or IPS.

I was looking at the CompTIA CASP exam, even though I understand it doesn't get a lot of respect right now, the content seems pretty good. But I just want some info on what else is out there that may not even be as popular as CompTIA or ISC2.

Thanks!!

docrice

The CISSP isn't considered that advanced. As for what you can go for, I think it would really depend on the area of security you're looking to dive into. Rather than regurgitate this topic, I'd recommend going through the existing threads in this Security Certifications forum.

JDMurray

Are you looking to make yourself look more appealing for InfoSec jobs? The CISSP would be the best way to go. GSEC is a good mid-level general InfoSec cert if your work will pay for it. If you want to stay in NetOps then you might as well get the CCNP Security while you have the Cisco momentum and have your eye on CCIE Security.