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Don't worry about being mean I am survivng in IT very well. I thought about the Security + but I am after a cert that will help me progress in the IT security world I have a lot of IT certs a few CompTIA ones but they are not that great I feel. I am thinking of doing the CISSP that looks a good security cert. -
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Click the "Search" button first at the top right button. JDMurray has a link that lists security certifications. I don't want to be mean but how are you going to survive in IT if you cant even search on your own? You will have to Google/search any Security/networking/system problems that is not in the book. Now to answer… -
Re: New to IT Security
Why not take something like the Security+ or, SSCP to see if you like what security has to deal with on a day to day basis. Also, they take 1 year of reuired experience off for the CISSP so I see no reason not to take one of them. Having a well rounded knowledge of security is only going to help you in management. If… -
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Hi, My current certs are: A+ N+ MCDST ITIL v3 MCTS: Windows Vista MCTS: Windows 7 MCSA MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 I also have a degree in Business Information systems. I have been working in second line IT Support for 5 years I am based in the UK. I am wanting to move in to the security side of IT and… -
Re: New to IT Security
Which certs do you already have? You might want to list them in your profile so the rest of us can see where you're coming from. There are also a couple of stickies at the top of this forum which can shed some insight on this subject, as it comes up often. When I see people talk about "getting into security," I have the… -
Re: New to IT Security
Based on your certs list, I would guess the Security+ would be relatively easy to obtain and maybe not worth the effort, especially if it won't command any additional attention for your resume. If management is your direction, I'd say start going through the CISSP. It's very recognized and the knowledge base would suit you…
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