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Re: Which CERT to get
From: "Meritt James" <meritt_james () bah com>
Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 09:10:44 -0500
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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