Re: Security Certifications

[dallas jordan <dallas.jordan () gmail com>]

Mike, 
   I have gotten both the Security+ and the CISSP certs.  When I was
looking to get into the security field, I decided to get the Security+
first since it seemed to be sort of an "entry level" security cert.  I
think that was a good decision.  It was a great stepping stone towards
the knowledge you'll need for the CISSP.  And since you dont have the
experience needed for the CISSP yet, I think Security+ is a good
intro.


On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:03:08 -0500, Mike B <mbieltz2 () verizon net> wrote:
> Hello Everybody,
>
> I just finished my master's degree in Information Security from Stevens
> Institute of Technology and I am looking to get my first security
> certification.  I've read about the many security certifications out there,
> and I have decided to go with the Security+ certification from CompTIA.  How
> does everybody feel about this certification?  I would've rather tried to
> get the CISSP but you need experience for that, and that's something that I
> don't have right now.  Is this a good first certification in the Information
> Security Field or are there better ones?
>
>
> Mike B.


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Dallas Jordan CCNA, CISSP

Ernst & Young LLP
Security & Technology Solutions (STS)
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