Starting out

hi all
I am a desktop/network support analyst with over 10 years experience and I'm looking to move into Security. It's bit confusing navigating through all the different cert options though. I was thinking of doing the Comptia Security+ and CASP first then moving on to GSEC then finally CISSP. Is this logical or would the GSEC cert be redundant after taking the Comptia courses and tests? Also, where should SSCP fit here if it all?
Thanks
I am a desktop/network support analyst with over 10 years experience and I'm looking to move into Security. It's bit confusing navigating through all the different cert options though. I was thinking of doing the Comptia Security+ and CASP first then moving on to GSEC then finally CISSP. Is this logical or would the GSEC cert be redundant after taking the Comptia courses and tests? Also, where should SSCP fit here if it all?
Thanks
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Security+ knowledge is relevant to all areas, whether the cert will give you any benefit depends on the industry/company. If you are looking at any type of Jr. Position, it will likely be relevant. Its very relevant on DoD (US).
GSEC may be relevant, but I've never seen a request for this where others weren't relevant.
As for CASP, I highly advise waiting until you can say you have extensive experience, whether in the lab or on the job.
I'd also advise waiting on CISSP until you are working in security I know I can't be the only one who would hate to see a candidate with a CISSP with no security experience.
Get your base, then look for relevant certs to the specific positions you want to get into. We created a roadmap of the different areas of security (non-inclusive), use that to pick an area. http://www.techexams.net/forums/general-certification/101064-cert-career-map.html#post857592