RE: Denied the CISSP, what are oher options

["Joe Klein" <Josephk () mischoice com>]

Well, MCSE died with 2003 Server. Server 2008 (along with Vista) are part of
a new certification scheme at microsoft. See
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/default.mspx (scroll down
towards bottom for all the certification branches) for more info.
        
All the CompTIA certs are entry level, but I do know a person who has 30+
certs who still keeps an active A+/Security+ cert.

I don't have an answer for your overarching question but good luck. 

-joe

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Subject: Denied the CISSP, what are oher options

Due to a facebook "breach of ethics" violation at work I don't think I will
be getting this cert due to the code of ethics associated with the CISSP.

I'm middle aged and have reservations about going back for a 4 year degree.
Most postings for security analysts want a CISSP or a degree. I have  4
years solid experience, but that doesn't count for much these days.

What suggestions can anyone give me for other certs that will help get a
better job? The MCSE security cert? CCNP security? Security+ ? Are any of
these going to get me anywhere further in my career? I don't have the cash
for the SANS as I live outside the US.