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Re: CCNP Security + CISSP
Are you working for a VAR? I've seen quite a bit of technical positions in my area that ask for CISSP, which is one of the reasons I was looking to pursue it. Is you in a technical Infosec role now? I also have a background in servers and networks. I'd say 60/40. I'm looking to move away from the normal server… -
Re: CCNP Security + CISSP
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Re: CCNP Security + CISSP
AKA HR FILTER :) J/K. I think it depends on the role you are applying for whether they will ask about certain certs.. if you are in a information security role and your job is more about policy, procedure, overall security, etc. etc.. i can see them asking about CISSP. If you are applying for a technical role and they ask… -
Re: CCNP Security + CISSP
That's funny and not surprising at the same time. The CCNP Security certification is really just a goal for me from a technical perspective. The way I've been looking at it is, if the CISSP teaches you that you need a firewall/IPS, but you don't know how to configure a firewall or IPS, what good is it going to do for me,… -
Re: CCNP Security + CISSP
CISSP is almost completely management-focused, not technical at all. A CISSP knows what a firewall is and how it works, but not how to design, configure, and administer an ASA. The CISSP might help you out if you're in a technical role (and CCNP Security might help if you're a manager) but the two certs are really going… -
Re: CCNP Security + CISSP
As the or a Senior Security Architect for my current set of clients, yes but only to get past the HR filters. Otherwise, I find certificates in general to be overly relied upon to judge experience in general. They (certificates in general) have become a bit of a crutch for HR and hiring managers who are looking to side… -
Re: CCNP Security + CISSP
From talking with Cisco Academy Instructors and other people in the field, I am really sorry to say, but Cisco certifications are not as useful as people make them out to be. Like Mike has said, no one asks about them on interviews and that is my experience as well. If you take Cisco certifications, you will understand…
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