Cisco security OR Comtia Security+?

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Hi All,

I have been lurking around for sometime but thought I would join as I am need of the help of some of you IT pros here

I have CCNA, and have been asked to go for a security+ course by my employer however I would much rather do a CCNA security as I think its more practical? not sure though

Would appreaciate your advise. Thanks!

 

To add to the point, you don't actually mention why the employer is asking you to get the cert. General knowledge to beef up your skills? Are you taking on a security responsibilities, and if so are they Cisco or multiple vendors?

Without knowing more, I'd agree with jk2447 that a vendor neutral cert is what I'd consider.

 

Security+

The CCNA Security is Cisco centered. It covers all the major protocols, but if you have no understanding of security then the security+ is the way forward then look at the vendor specific courses

 

I agree with the others, security+ is a lot broader, so unless your company needs you to focus hard on cisco technologies, it's probably the way to go.

 

Also see :

http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=36788