Re: Which CERT to get

["Meritt James" <meritt_james () bah com>]

It really depends on what your intentions for your career are (yes, the
CISSP is more managerial and the SSCP more technical) as well as your
intended client base (some care, some don't).

There are other certifications, but WHY is a "big deal" and we would
need to know more on your goals for any recommendation.

Jim

"Jordan, Jason D. \"Dallas\"" wrote:
> Hello List,
>    I would like to get some opinions on which cert would be better to get.  I know this has been discussed a bit here 
> on the list, but I have a couple specific certs I mind.  I was wanting to know which would be the better one to 
> pursue, the CISSP or the
> SSCP?  Both are from ISC2.  I am presently trying to get into the security field and have been told the CISSP would 
> be the best one to get, but it seems to be a bit more managerially focused.  I'm not really trying to be a Security 
> manger.  I would like
> to have the more technical skills.  Is the SSCP more technical or is it similar to the CISSP?  Any opinions and 
> advice would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.
>
> Thank You,
>
> Dallas Jordan  MCSE, CCNA
> Electronics Technician II
> Honeywell Technology Solutions
> 1010 Bankton Drive
> Hanahan, SC 29406
> 843-744-1221  Ext 11
>
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James W. Meritt CISSP, CISA
Booz | Allen | Hamilton
phone: (410) 684-6566

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