Hi,
Just a bit of background. I worked as a primarily desktop support in the past but also helped in patching server (windows),basic troubleshooting of server (windows),AD administration, managing SEPM Manager, Surfcontrol and Lumension Sanctuary. Right now I am doing proactive monitoring and as a 1.5 support for windows servers/linux/unix. Total work exp is 9yrs close to 10yrs exp.
I was thinking of directly going for CISSP but I not sure whether my 7yrs of AD administration, managing SEPM Manager, Surfcontrol and Lumension Sanctuary are considered as 2 domains in the CISSP. I want to move toward security role, it is a decision that I have been considering for close to a year and right now I do not want to hesitate anymore; I am not that young anymore 35.
The problem is IT Security job requires alot of exp and Certification and I highly doubt I can get in with my current credential. One friend recommend me to take CEH to enter into the market, the other friend said take CISSP when you still young; better memory to handle theory.
Now 3 question:
1. Should I go CEH or CISSP?
2. If I take CEH, any recommendation of place to take the course where the practical are much better? I do not just want a cert, I want the knowledge and the skills.
3. If I take CISSP direct, do I qualified for the minimum 2 domain?
P.S: Sorry for wall of text (damage 999 dealt)
Just a bit of background. I worked as a primarily desktop support in the past but also helped in patching server (windows),basic troubleshooting of server (windows),AD administration, managing SEPM Manager, Surfcontrol and Lumension Sanctuary. Right now I am doing proactive monitoring and as a 1.5 support for windows servers/linux/unix. Total work exp is 9yrs close to 10yrs exp.
I was thinking of directly going for CISSP but I not sure whether my 7yrs of AD administration, managing SEPM Manager, Surfcontrol and Lumension Sanctuary are considered as 2 domains in the CISSP. I want to move toward security role, it is a decision that I have been considering for close to a year and right now I do not want to hesitate anymore; I am not that young anymore 35.
The problem is IT Security job requires alot of exp and Certification and I highly doubt I can get in with my current credential. One friend recommend me to take CEH to enter into the market, the other friend said take CISSP when you still young; better memory to handle theory.
Now 3 question:
1. Should I go CEH or CISSP?
2. If I take CEH, any recommendation of place to take the course where the practical are much better? I do not just want a cert, I want the knowledge and the skills.
3. If I take CISSP direct, do I qualified for the minimum 2 domain?
P.S: Sorry for wall of text (damage 999 dealt)