Other IT Certifications

[blaytrail]

Does anyone have other IT certification along with their CISSP? I was thinking of taking one of the GIAC certifications, but I wanted to get some feedback from the group. I really like monitoring and working with our SIEM. I am leaning towards the GIAC GMON certification. The GIAC exam and training are very expensive. 

[Baechle]

@blaytrail

In addition to the CISSP I hold the following certifications currently:

1. CompTIA A+ce
2. CompTIA Network+ce
3. CompTIA Security+ce
4. CompTIA IT Project+
5. (ISC)^2 ISSEP concentration

I previously held, and let lapse:

1. Microsoft MCSE
2. Novell MCNE (SuSE/Intranetware)
3. Cisco CCNP (I passed the CCIE written exam, but never sat for the lab)
4. HQ/Compaq ASE
5. Citrix Citrix Certified Administrator

I keep more technical qualifications current, because the technology changes.  I want to actually know something about the things I’m setting policy for (in theory).

Sincerely,

Eric B.

[Early_Adopter]

Oh back to 'Other IT Certifications':

Current: CISSP, CCSP, Security+,CIPM, CIPP/E, CSM, CPO;

Old: MCSE 2k3 Security and messaging, ITIL, Sidewinder G2 and a load of other vendors certs none of which are as memorable as the Sidewinder.

Next targets: CSSLP, CIPP/US.

[Bertikus]

I have the SEC + (almost worthless), NEC + (worthless) and the CISSP (I have to say it is the most valuable one of all***********we are being watched***********).  I take the CCNA every now and then for fun but it always "times out" after 3 years.  I do like working on routers and switches so I may do it again.  Find the subject you like and do that cert.  If you land a job because of certs, then chances are you will have more fun doing it.

[Early_Adopter]

Ah, but Security+ was an elective for the old MCSE, and was a very easy lift, turn up and do. Whereas the MS exam options required you to have a decent amount of knowledge, there were I think seven exams required in all? The old one doesn't time out either - we can look forward to being Security+ certified in 50 years time.

Always play strengths and interests.

*I see what you mean... The CISSP is, of course, Awesome. I'm now two inches taller, can spot phishing attacks through bad actor IP curdling and have mind powers...

[Bertikus]

I'm taller but I didn't get the mind powers (need a mind for that one)