Re: College Courses for Info Sec or Certificates or Both?

[Chuck Taylor <h00k00k () gmail com>]

Phil,

I think you should definitely go for your 4 year degree.  The 4 year
degree is starting to become the minimum standard.  I am not saying that
you cannot be successful without it, just saying that it is definitely
something employers look for.  Not to mention that getting a 4 year
degree helps you grow as an individual since you will experience many
things over your years of earning a degree.

As far as certifications..they definitely help.  Alot of employers love
to see a CISSP cert on the resume, so that would not hurt.  There is no
reason why you cannot pursue your 4 year degree, get certifications, and
work in the field at the same time.

Good luck!!!

d3nw0

On Tue, 2008-07-22 at 07:58 +0000, fhlipZero () gmail com wrote:
> Hello list
> I am just about to start my first two years of classes at a community college with Criminal Justice/Info Security 
> being my major for an associates degree then I'll be transferring out to a four year. I am confused about a few 
> things. I plan on getting a few certs under my belt during this first year, hopefully CISSP or Security+, Network+, 
> A+(is this even looked at anymore) and whatever else I can find a test for. Now if I would get some of these, would 
> it be a waste of time and money to get my four year or would these and experience in the field be sufficient. As far 
> as I can tell from the posts I followed on the job opportunities list, a BS degree or equivalent experience is 
> required and certs are a resume builder but not required. So lists opinion, should I stick with the four year or get 
> my associates, certs, and jump into the field?
> Thanks, Phil