Re: Denied the CISSP, what are oher options

["Michael King" <ngiles () hushmail com>]

Hi Erika, 

Normally i do not reply to these postings, but i am curious. Could 
you tell your story of why you are not able to obtain your CISSP 
etc..

These days’ having just a CISSP and a bunch of other certs is ok, 
but getting your degree should be a priority and yes I am middle 
age as well. 

Regards, 
Giles CISSP


On Thu, 22 May 2008 18:49:17 -0500 Erika_cissp () yahoo com wrote:
> 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.