IMHO- I would pursue the CSS1... only because you can never go wrong with a strong Internetwork Security qualification. They seem to be in rare form in my opinion, and I think that is why Cisco, Network Associates, Checkpoint, etc. are really pushing their security products/certifications... They know how much everyone is running their networks with sloppy security, and are either just capitalizing on it, or trying to emphasize the importance of it - or maybe both.
Like I said, IMHO, with firm Security understanding and certification, you can't go wrong. (Thinking Long-term) Mark Odette II StellarConnection Services -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of G.E. Murphy Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 11:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Suggestions CCIP Or CQS Security ? [7:27765] Hello fellow professionals. I hope your quests for Cisco certifications are going well. I have a question and am curious of your opinions. I have CCNP and CCDP and am interested in either CCIP or CQS Security (CSS1). I am not at this time pursuing CCIE as it does not fit into my career at this time. I have a full time job (40 hours) as a network engineer providing support/implementation/design of an enterprise. We are rolling out new backbone structures and a redundant data center soon (CCIP would be good training especially metro). I also work about 10 hours on the side consulting on mostly small business projects, VPNs, security tightening etc and really like and it puts some nice extra change in the pocket (Cisco Security would be a nice tag to have here) so to you out there does CCIP just seem like another "P" and too similar or would it be better to the three "P"s or does CCNP, CCDP, CSS1 have a better overall ring to it ? I am just trying to get the most bang for the cert buck as I like the way things are now as far as overall pay goes and like being popular in the consulting arena... Thanks for any opinions/suggestions Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=27778&t=27765 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
