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Re: Security+ still relevant?
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Security+ still relevant?
Hey all, I'm asking this question in an attempt to educate myself, not to flame.. Is the Security+ cert still relevant when compared to the Cisco certs, specifically, CCNA Security? I ask this because In my workplace (ISP) the emphasis is placed most highly on switching and routing skills as opposed to security techniques.… -
Re: Security+ still relevant?
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Re: Security+ still relevant?
The Security+ cert is definitely relevant to IT in general, but I think the position you're in calls for a more specific thought-process. If you're working for an ISP, then the technology-specific security skills that Cisco teaches will probably benefit you more than broader, more general security knowledge in the here and… -
Re: Security+ still relevant?
I don't have Cisco certs, but I can definitely say that the Security+ cert is relevant. Not only "still relevant" but becoming more relevant as time moves forward and organizations recognize the value of security-conscious IT employees. One of the biggest driving factors is a US Department of Defense directive (DOD 8570.1)… -
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Re: Security+ still relevant?
I am studying for Security+ now after having been in IT for 10 years. Definitely having the knowledge from the books is going to help me keep security in the back of my mind and the broad focus of this I am actually finding helpful to better understand why the specific techniques used on the job site are the way they are.… -
Re: Security+ still relevant?
I would say that this certification is one of the reasons that I have the job that I do today. Everyone else had the A+ and others *might* have had the Network+....however, out of all candidates I was the only one with the Security+. I highly recommend it and I also highly recommend Darril Gibson's book "Get Certified Get…
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