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Beginning a path towards CISSP or other security certification
I am interested in delving into network/ systems security. Not only does it interest me, but it has become a function of my job. I was wondering if anyone could give some advice on what direction to head. Is CISSP the way to progress or something else? Also has anyone attended any SANS events, were they worth the time and money? In particular, SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style Course. Thank you for any guidance.
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Purely for exam prep companies like Sybex and Exam Cram usually get good reviews for their books.
Most major companies have security blogs and rss feeds - e.g. Microsoft, Cisco etc - check web sites out.
www.techexams.net has good overviews, forums, etc for quite a few exams.
The mentioned exams all have comprehensive sites detailing exam content, requirements, helpful pointers and course materials etc for sale.
e.g.
CISSP/SSCP - https://www.isc2.org
Security+ - www.comptia.org/certification/security/
http://www.eccouncil.org/CEH.htm
etc
Also remember google (or your favourite search engine) is your friend!
cheers
K
Most major companies have security blogs and rss feeds - e.g. Microsoft, Cisco etc - check web sites out.
www.techexams.net has good overviews, forums, etc for quite a few exams.
The mentioned exams all have comprehensive sites detailing exam content, requirements, helpful pointers and course materials etc for sale.
e.g.
CISSP/SSCP - https://www.isc2.org
Security+ - www.comptia.org/certification/security/
http://www.eccouncil.org/CEH.htm
etc
Also remember google (or your favourite search engine) is your friend!
cheers
K
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Thanks to all of you for your insight. I have a self walk through for the Security plus, and have appropriated the funds to attend Security Essentials (If I could just get them to offer it closer to the chicago area). Any thoughts on material I should refresh on before going to the Security Essentials? Thanks again.
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